In brief
- Mustaqbal Media reported on 8 February 2025 that the United Arab Emirates officially handed over asphalt material to the Puntland regional government for the construction of the Ceeldaahir-Ceerigaabo tarmac road.
- The report quotes Speaker Abdirizack Ahmed Said stating the road is a shared aspiration and the government is committed to timely completion, but it does not establish that construction has started or progressed since the ceremony.
- The report does not provide a date for the handover, quantity of asphalt, project cost, contractor, or completion timeline.
On 8 February 2025, Mustaqbal Media reported that the United Arab Emirates officially handed over asphalt material to the Puntland regional government for the construction of the Ceeldaahir-Ceerigaabo tarmac road.
The report, published on Mustaqbal Media's website, states the handover ceremony was attended by Puntland's Speaker of Parliament, Abdirizack Ahmed Said, along with parliamentarians, ministers, and members of the Ceeldaahir-Ceerigaabo Road Construction Committee.
Mustaqbal Media quotes Speaker Abdirizack Ahmed Said as saying: “Every step toward development requires perseverance and patience. The construction of this road is a shared aspiration of the Puntland people, and nothing will hinder us from completing it on time.” He also said, “Progress requires a long-term vision and continuous effort. Puntland is dedicated to completing this road, and it is a collective responsibility for all of us.”
The speaker called on all stakeholders to actively participate in the project and reaffirmed the government's commitment to accelerating the work to ensure timely completion. The Puntland administration also highlighted its dual focus on security and development, balancing efforts to combat ISIS militants in the Bari region while advancing critical infrastructure projects. Officials urged collective support to ensure the successful execution of both security and development initiatives.
The report does not establish whether construction has started since the handover, nor does it provide a date for the ceremony, the quantity of asphalt delivered, the total project cost, the contractor responsible, or a completion timeline. Mustaqbal Media's report does not specify the source of funding for the road beyond the asphalt material, and it does not name other officials present beyond the speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What evidence exists beyond Mustaqbal Media's report of the asphalt handover?
No independent or official documentation beyond the Mustaqbal Media report is available. The report is the sole source for the handover claim.
How much asphalt was delivered and what is the scope of the road project?
Mustaqbal Media's report does not state the quantity of asphalt delivered or the full scope of the Ceeldaahir-Ceerigaabo road project.
Has construction started or completed since the reported ceremony?
The report quotes officials expressing commitment to timely completion, but it does not provide evidence that construction has started or that any milestone has been completed.