Sunday June 29, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — The Governor of the Banadir Region and
Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), officially launched
the reconstruction of Zoobe Road on Saturday, a key route that was severely
damaged by recent heavy rains and flooding.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, Mayor
Muungaab emphasized the city's commitment to rebuilding essential
infrastructure and restoring public services.
“We are committed to ensuring that the taxes collected from
the public are returned in the form of improved services — including free
education, enhanced healthcare, and the rehabilitation of critical roads like
Zoobe and Shaqaalaha,” he said.
Zoobe Road, a vital economic artery in Mogadishu, was among
the worst hit during the recent storms, which left nearly ten people dead and
caused significant damage to major roads and residential areas. The government
had faced mounting public pressure over delays in repairing the road.
Mayor Muungaab also announced that the long-neglected
Shaqaalaha Road and several other key routes across the capital would soon
undergo similar rehabilitation efforts.
The event was attended by deputy governors of the Banadir
Regional Administration, the district commissioner of Hodan, business leaders,
traditional elders, senior officials, and members of the local community,
signaling a united push to address the city's infrastructure challenges.