Mohamed Said Farole

This article is about former Puntland minister of planning. For his uncle, the 4th president of Puntland, see Abdirahman Farole. For Family name, see Farole.

The Honourable Mohamed Said Farole
Maxamed Siciid Maxamed Faroole
Puntland Minister of Planning
In office September 23, 2022 – December 28, 2023
President	Said Abdullahi Deni
Vice President	Ahmed Elmi Osman
Preceded by	Jamal Arab Yusuf
Succeeded by	Daud Mohamed Omar
Personal details
Born	(1973-06-21) 21 June 1973 (age 51)^[citation needed] Garowe^[citation needed]
Alma mater	La Trobe University Monash University Deakin University

Mohamed Said Mohamed Farole (Somali: Maxamed Siciid Maxamed Faroole; June 21, 1973,^[citation needed] Arabic: محمد سعيد محمد فرولي); is a Somali politician and former Minister of the Puntland Ministry of Planning Economic Development and International Cooperation from 22 September 2022 to 28 December 2023.[1][2][3][4]

Personal life

Farole was born in Garowe on June 21, 1973.^[citation needed] He is the cousin of the former President of the Puntland, Abdirahman Farole and is related to the Farole family. He hails from the Isse Mohamoud sub-clan of Majeerteen.

Education and career

Education

Farole pursued his Bachelor of Medical Science at La Trobe University, Melbourne (1996-1999). He later obtained a Master of Public Health (2001-2003) from Monash University and a Diploma of Public Health in 2000. Additionally, he holds a Master of International and Community Development from Deakin University.[5]

Career

In 2004-2005, Farole served as the Director of Public Health, showcasing expertise in the healthcare sector. He also led Global Fund projects in Puntland, contributing to regional health initiatives, his career was the initiation of a 5-year development plan in Puntland, emphasizing a strategic vision for long-term progress in the region, he coordinated the Joint Needs Assessment (JNA) of the World Bank and UNDP with collaboration between international organizations.[5]

Farole has played a role in the non-governmental sector. He co-founded the Puntland State University (PSU) and served as the Coordinator for the KAALO NGO.

Farole was a Board Member of the Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF) from 2011 to 2013, a predecessor to the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF). for the humanitarian efforts through his former membership in the Somalia Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) in 2014. Additionally, he made contributions to the Somalia Health Advisory Board and the Somalia Strategic Advisory Group.[5]

Minister of Planning

Main article: Ministry of Planning (Puntland)

On September 23, 2022. Mohamed Said Faroole was appointed by President Said Abdullahi Deni as the Puntland Minister of Planning,[6] and he assumed and took office from the Jamal Arab Yusuf, the newly appointed director of the Puntland Intelligence Agency starting October 5, 2022.[7][8][9][10]

On December 29, 2023, Puntland Minister of Planning, Mohamed Said Farole, resigned from MoPEDIC. In his tweet, he expressed gratitude to Said Abdulahi Deni for the opportunity to serve over the past 15 months. Farole wished for peace, unity, and prosperity for Puntland, SSC, Khaatumo, and Somalia.[11]

References

1. "WASIIRKA OO LA KULMEY WEFTI KA SOCDA HAY'ADDA CARE INTERNATIONAL – MINISTRY OF PLANNING". Retrieved 2023-11-29.
2. "Wasiirka qorshaynta Puntland Maxamed Siciid Faroole & Kulankii Garoowe". Radio Daljir (in Somali). 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
3. "Wasiirkii Qorshaynta Puntland Maxamed Siciid Faroole oo xilkii iska casilay". Puntland Post. 2023-12-28. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
4. "Wasiir Maxamed Siciid faroole: Garoowe beel gaar ah maleh"". Radio Daljir (in Somali). 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
5. Staff, Idil News (2022-09-23). "Waa kuma Wasiirka Qorshaynta cusub Ee Puntland?". Idil News. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
6. Guled, M. R. (2022-09-23). "Madaxweyne Puntland oo Magacaabay Gole Wasiiro oo cusub". Raxanreeb Online. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
7. Qoobey, Jibril (2022-10-05). "Agaasimaha cusub ee Sirdoonka Puntland oo wareejiyay xil uu hayay + Sawirro". Idil News. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
8. "WASIIRKA OO KA QAYBAGALAY XIRITAANKA TABABARKA SHAQAALAHA RAYIDKA AH – MINISTRY OF PLANNING". Retrieved 2023-11-29.
9. "Wasiirka Qorshaynta Puntland oo ka noqday magacaabis uu sameeyay". Puntland Post. 2022-12-25. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
10. Ali, Caydiid (2023-03-16). "Wasiirka Qorshaynta Puntland "Waanu kasoo horjeednaa in Soomaaliya deynta laga cafiyo"". Allbanaadir.com. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
11. Farole, Mohamed (December 29, 2023). "I have resigned from #Puntland Government led by Said Abdulahi Deni @HESaidADeni. I thank him for the opportunity to serve my beloved country & its people over the past 15 months. Thanking you all. I wish peace, unity & prosperity for #Puntland #SSC #Khaatumo & #Somalia ❤️". Twitter.

External links

• Media related to Mohamed Said Farole at Wikimedia Commons

Political offices
Preceded by Jamal Arab Yusuf	Puntland minister of planning 2022–2023	Succeeded by Daud Mohamed Omar