In brief
- On 2022-12-28, Horn Diplomat reported the official commissioning of the SDF2-funded Maydh jetty in Sanaag region.
- The report claimed construction ran from December 2020 to May 2022, with a 165 m jetty able to dock two 100-ton boats.
- No evidence establishes current operational status, expansion progress, or construction costs.
On 28 December 2022, Horn Diplomat reported the official commissioning of the Maydh jetty in the Sanaag region by the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development. The report attributed the project to funding from the Somaliland Development Fund Phase 2 (SDF2), backed by the United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway.
Construction of the 165 m jetty began in December 2020 and was completed in May 2022, according to Horn Diplomat. The structure can dock two large boats of 100 tons capacity plus numerous fishing vessels, and its dock allows big trucks to load and unload from docked boats.
The report claimed operationalisation is expected to improve sea interconnectivity between Maydh and Berbera for over 750,000 people in Sanaag, Sool, and parts of Togdheer. It did not cite an independent source for that population figure.
No contractor, consultant, or client is named for the jetty project, and no project or contract value is stated. The report does not establish what has happened since the commissioning. There is no evidence of current operational status, usage, maintenance, or completion of announced expansion works.
At the event, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Development H.E. Saed Sulub Mohamed announced that the jetty is being expanded and the design is almost complete, and that a foundation stone would be laid for administration blocks. Horn Diplomat quoted the minister as saying a foundation stone would be laid that day, but no later confirmation exists in the source.
Minister for Planning and National Development Dr Ahmed Aden Buhane, also chairperson of the SDF Joint Steering Committee, thanked the SDF development partners. Horn Diplomat reported he listed SDF-funded projects in the region: the rehabilitation and equipping of Erigavo General Hospital, the Dayaha Boarding School, the Daalo Resort tree planting project, and a new project supporting artisanal fishermen in Maydh, Laasurweyn, and Xiis.
Horn Diplomat stated that Maydh had been identified as one of several ports and harbours for development under NDP2, and that SDF2 ambitions align with NDP2 and Somaliland Vision 2030. The report also noted that Maydh once had a small wooden port jetty that collapsed, ending its role as a commercial centre.
The SDF2 programme covers 2018 to 2024, Horn Diplomat reported. The report did not state a total SDF fund value or donor contribution amounts.
Frequently asked questions
What are the specifications and capacity of the jetty?
According to Horn Diplomat, the jetty is 165 m long, can dock two large boats of 100 tons capacity plus numerous fishing vessels, and allows big trucks to load and unload from docked boats.
How much did it cost and who implemented it?
No cost figure is provided, and no contractor, consultant, or client is named in the Horn Diplomat report.
What economic activities will it support?
The report claims it will improve sea interconnectivity for over 750,000 people and support artisanal fisheries in Maydh and Hiis.
How does this fit into broader coastal infrastructure development?
Maydh is identified as one of several ports for development under NDP2, and SDF2 aligns with NDP2 and Vision 2030.