The Minister of Commerce of the Federal Government of Somalia, MP Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, has clearly stated that every job opportunity that comes out of his ministry will be used by his relatives.
The minister of commerce said this before a committee of parliamentarians went to his office to ask about issues related to his ministry and allegations made against him.
“The first person I am giving is my sister. Ten positions are being discussed now. If I get another ten, I will give it to them. I represent them and stand behind me. You should have done something, so don’t blame me,” said the minister.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has previously called on government officials to employ their relatives while defending his successors who have been asked for their jobs.
The former minister of commerce, Mohamud Abdi Khair Maareye, who was the committee that questioned the minister, said it was surprising that the minister directly said something that could damage the trust in the government, and he is also heartbreaking for the Somali youth. of the unemployed.
The committee of MPs accused the Minister of Commerce of dismissing an employee from his ministry, bringing in his relatives. they said they have enough evidence for that.
