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 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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