By Jama Ayaanle Feyte
HE President Abdurrahman Mohamed Abdillahi “Irro” has appointed the former minister of energy and minerals Hon. Jama Mahamoud Egal as the new Director of the Somaliland National Intelligence Agency..
In a statement issued by the president’s office, Jama Mohamoud Egal was praised for his extensive knowledge, skills, and professional experience, which were key factors in his appointment.
“I have decided that Jama Mohamoud Egal Mohamed will be the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency of the Republic of Somaliland from today’s date,” the decree stated.
As the new Director of the Somaliland National Intelligence Agency, Hon. Jama Mahamoud Egal is expected to introduce many reforms to the intelligence institution, especially at a time when the country faces many challenges, both domestic and foreign threats. Hon. Jama Mahamoud Egal is expected to make positive, concrete changes for the better in all aspects of the institution’s general modus operandi during his leadership of the agency.
The National Intelligence Agency of Somaliland, which is in charge of the overall security intelligence and protection of Somaliland’s national interests inside and outside the country, has faced numerous setbacks in recent times and is expected to introduce stern measures to strengthen security.
The work of the Somaliland National Intelligence Agency includes-
- Provide timely and objective national intelligence to the president, the heads of departments and agencies of the executive branch, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, senior military commanders, and House of Representatives and Elders.
- Establish objectives and priorities for collection, analysis, production and dissemination of national intelligence.
- Ensure maximum availability of and access to intelligence information within the Intelligence Community.
- Develop and execute an annual budget for the national intelligence program based on budget proposals provided by Intelligence Community component organizations.
- Oversee coordination of relationships with the intelligence or security services of foreign governments and international organizations.
- Ensure the most accurate analysis of intelligence is derived from all sources to support national security needs.
- Develop personnel policies and programs to enhance the capacity for joint operations and to facilitate staffing of community management functions.
