Jowhar(Mogadishu24)-Somali Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Ahmed Jama on Wednesday visited Jowhar, the administrative capital of Hirshabelle State, to inaugurate the Jowhar Off-stream Storage Program (JOSP). This significant initiative is designed to reduce flood risks, mitigate drought conditions, and establish a climate-resilient irrigation system for over 1.5 million residents along the Shabelle River.
The launch event was attended by Hirshabelle State President Ali Abdullahi Hussein Gudlawe and other high-ranking officials. The JOSP aims to enhance water management and agricultural productivity, contributing to the region's overall resilience against climate change impacts.
The initiative marks a critical advancement in Somalia's efforts to promote environmental sustainability and improve the livelihoods of its citizens.