The President of Puntland Regional government of Somalia Said Abdullahi Deni has appointed a Governor and his deputies to Nugal Region after the removal of the former Governor of that Region according to a news release from the Presidency.
President Deni, who increased appointments and dismissal of various officials, described the reason for the appointment of the new board as ‘the need to speed up the administration of Nugal Region, the rich knowledge of these new officials for the positions they have been appointed for and their work experience.
The new appointed governor of Nugal region is Abdirahman Abshir Farah, while his first deputy is Mukhtar Farah Jeer and the second deputy is Abdirahman Isse Mohamed famously known as (Barir).
The appointment of the new administration of Nugaal region has coincided with political dispute that have caused direct confrontations in the regions of Puntland, especially Garowe, which is the capital of the region.
Puntland has seen a lot of unrest the last been the clash between security forces and forces loyal to the opposition leaders.
The fatal clashes in the state capital, Garowe, erupted during a parliamentary session to debate changes to the local constitution, which the opposition claims is a bid by Puntland’s president to extend his term in office.
