Puntland Government Donates Land to East Africa University

Garowe — Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Farole donated land in Garowe to the East Africa University who plans to extend their university's campus in the administrative capital, Garowe Online reports.

President Farole stated at the public event that the municipal government in Garowe donated the land to improve its reach of education in Garowe.

"The importance of facilitating education is very dear to this administration and that is why we have donated this land to East Africa University," said President Farole at the event held in Garowe on Monday.

President Farole urged the university directors to start building as soon as possible so they can continue their hard work.

Sheikh Mohamud Haji Yusuf Director of Garowe Campus thanked the Puntland government for their assistance.

"I want to thank the Puntland government and President Farole for their commitment in improving development in Puntland," said Sheikh Yusuf.

The private university founded in 1999 in Bossaso has opened branches across Puntland and offers degrees in 4 departments with more departments to be opened soon.