DEEQA COL-UJOOG: A LIFETIME OF PUBLIC SERVICE

August 17, 2019

Mohamed Ibrahim Egal (RIP), the Late President of Somaliland is reported to have said, “the two Deeqas should leave me alone” (“Labo Deeqo hay daayeen”). One Ms Deeqa was his wife, whom he decided to divorce, and the other, Deeqa Col-Ujoog, who was his Cabinet Minister at presidency at the time, and he wanted to fire her. Mr. Egal had divorced his wife, Deeqa, while letting Deeqa Col-Ujoog go.

Today, however, was a great day to introduce the lifetime works of Ms. Deeqa Col-Ujoog, a book in the making for half a century, capturing the experience of the author in public service and contributions to her society. In this book, special attention or focus is given to the urgent need for peace-making and leadership skills necessary to realize peace and good governance.

In this book-launching event held in Garowe, Puntland, at PDRC Conference Room, Deeqa had acted as her own Keynote Speaker in an enlightening, colorful and moving manner that brought the audience to a standing ovation.

President Said Abdullahi Deni of Puntland State, who had participated in this book event, took the opportunity to offer peace proposal between Puntland and Somaliland.

The book-launching was well attended. Whether that translates into high book sales is yet to be noticed. But, make no mistake, this is a great work.

Congratulations to Ms. Deeqa Col-Ujoog

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