The Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing of the Federal Government of Somalia has signed a contract for the provision of surveying, design, environmental and social impact assessment, and preparation of tender documents for the Galkacyo-Hobyo road, specifically the 100-kilometer Galkacyo-Ceelguula section.
The signing ceremony took place at the ministry headquarters and was attended by the Minister of Public Works Ayuub Ismail Yusuf, the Minister of Defense Ahmed Macallin Fiqi, the Minister of Public Works of Galmudug Ahmed Dhiblawe Casir, and other officials from agencies and companies involved in the project.
The Galkacyo-Hobyo road is considered one of the most important infrastructures in central Somalia, as it will connect the interior regions with ports on the Indian Ocean coast.
The government said that the project will help boost trade, facilitate the movement of people and goods, strengthen security, and improve the country’s economic connectivity.
Officials said that the commencement of the study and design of the 100-kilometer section will serve as the basis for the implementation of the overall project of the Galkacyo-Hobyo road, which is 260 kilometers long.
According to the signed contract, KKATT Consult Limited has been assigned to carry out technical studies, preliminary and detailed designs, environmental and social impact assessments, and preparation of tender documents for the Galkacyo-Ceelguula section.