The Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Northeastern Government, Mr. Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijar, today held a key meeting with the management of LAWS Company to discuss the development and improvement of water services across the region.
The meeting focused on improving the quality and efficiency of water services, reducing water prices, expanding access to clean and safe water, increasing water production and distribution, and reviewing the existing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement between the Ministry and LAWS Company.
The review of the PPP agreement aims to ensure that the partnership reflects current community needs, government regulations, and the policies and priorities of the water sector.
Minister Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijar emphasized the importance of improving water services and strengthening cooperation with companies providing essential services to the public. He highlighted the importance of ensuring that communities have access to clean, reliable, affordable, and sustainable water.
The discussions also addressed challenges affecting the current water service and opportunities for improvement. Particular attention was given to increasing water availability, improving service quality, reducing costs, and strengthening accountability and efficiency in the delivery of water services.
Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijar stressed the need to accelerate efforts to improve water infrastructure and expand access to reliable water services throughout the Northeastern region.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Minister Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijar reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to improving the water sector and reducing the cost of water services for communities.
The Minister also emphasized the importance of updating the PPP agreement between the Ministry and LAWS Company so that it better responds to current needs and supports the provision of high-quality, affordable, and sustainable water services to communities across the Northeastern region.
