The Event was attended by some African Commissioners; H.E Mr Abhimanu Kundasamy of Mauritius and H.E. Mr Carlos dos Santos of Mozambique, prominent African Business leaders, Entrepreneurs, students, and a delegation from the National Olympic Committee.
The Event was opened with a video presentation of ‘Pitching Africa’ documentary, which promotes the business opportunities and investments in Africa. The organiser of the Event, Ms Sylvia, spoke of Somaliland during her speech and stated the much brilliance of Somaliland’s potential investments and business opportunities, where she, confidently, stated the ‘virgin’ country’s unexploited natural resources and exemplary democracy. The honoured guests of the Event were, evidently, in agreement with Ms Sylvia’s descriptions of the Rep of Somaliland, and they were, likewise, impressed with Minister Saad Ali Shire’s humbled attendance at the Event.
Both Commissioners, Mr Kundasamy of Maurius and Mr Santos of Mozambique spoke, extensively and proudly, about the remarkable achievements have made, so far, the progresses their countries are making, now, and the future aspirations of their countries. This was, by no means, the Africa they, often, show us on Western Televisions or depict in other media communications. The achievements and the aspirations of the continent’s aspiring states were not new revelations to the many Africans and, even non African participants, who have extensive knowledge of the real Africa. The Rep of Somaliland’s contributions seemed pleasant addition, though. Soon after Dr Saad Ali Shire made his brief speech, you could hear the murmurs of the many participants, whom were so eager to learn more about the continent’s young and democratic independence. Dr Saad was not on the panel, but an honoured guest, whom was handed a beautiful flower bouquet by the organisers for appreciation of his country’s admirable contributions.
The bemused participants, soon, wanted to speak with Minister Saad, with some directing their comments and questions at him while the panel was taking questions from the participants. This was, understandably, amusing to the panellists, whom seemed comfortable with the Minister’s popularity with the participants.
Minister Saad was quite submissive with the Somaliland Diaspora’s efforts to get involved in events like this, and applaud the efforts of, particularly, the members, whom have instigate the possibility of the Minister’s participation. The Minister commented how important it is for Somaliland Commissioner and many hardworking Somaliland independence campaigners to engage in events like this one.
