Ex-students urge the Somali government to halt demolition of agriculture faculty
What happened
50-second readA group of former students and lecturers from the Faculty of Agriculture at Somali National University has urged the Somali government to halt the alleged demolition of faculty buildings.
What else the report says
- In a statement shared with the media, the group expressed concern that businessmen had begun demolishing the buildings, claiming that the federal government had authorised them to take over the premises.
- “We can confirm that a group of businessmen have begun demolishing the buildings of the former Faculty of Agriculture.
- Who is affectedThe group explained that the faculty had been deliberately established close to agricultural land to enable students to gain practical experience by working alongside farmers.
- Who is affected“The buildings were constructed near farms so that students could combine classroom learning with practical agricultural training and develop their skills alongside local farmers,” the statement added.
Reported by Puntland Post
- Why it matters
- The article highlights concerns over the potential loss of public educational facilities and the implications for agricultural education in Somalia.
- Still unclear
- What specific actions will the federal government take in response to the appeal?
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Key points
- A group of former students and lecturers from the Faculty of Agriculture at Somali National University has called on the Federal Government of Somalia to intervene and stop the alleged demolition of buildings belonging to the former faculty
- The group expressed concern that businessmen had begun demolishing the buildings, claiming that the federal government had authorised them to take over the premises.
- The former students and lecturers urged the federal government to protect the premises from being transferred into private ownership.
Original report with a saved translation · English
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Original source text
Former students and lecturers of Somali National University’s Faculty of Agriculture make an urgent public appeal to the federal government to immediately halt the alleged demolition of faculty buildings and prevent the seizure of public property for private ownership.
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — A group of former students and lecturers from the Faculty of Agriculture at Somali National University has called on the Federal Government of Somalia to intervene and stop the alleged demolition of buildings belonging to the former faculty.
In a statement shared with the media, the group expressed concern that businessmen had begun demolishing the buildings, claiming that the federal government had authorised them to take over the premises.
“We can confirm that a group of businessmen have begun demolishing the buildings of the former Faculty of Agriculture. They claim that the federal government has authorised them to take ownership of the premises,” the statement said.
The group explained that the faculty had been deliberately established close to agricultural land to enable students to gain practical experience by working alongside farmers.
“The buildings were constructed near farms so that students could combine classroom learning with practical agricultural training and develop their skills alongside local farmers,” the statement added.
The former students and lecturers urged the federal government to protect the premises from being transferred into private ownership.
“We call on the federal government to prevent these businessmen from taking over the former Faculty of Agriculture. The law applies equally to everyone. No one has the right to convert public property into private property,” the statement declared.
The statement was read out by Abdi Ahmed Bafo, a former graduate and assistant lecturer at the Faculty of Agriculture, who led the group issuing the appeal.
Neither the Ministry of Agriculture nor the Ministry of Higher Education has publicly responded to the allegations raised in the statement.
© Puntland Post, 2026
Context and open questions
Reader briefing
Article context
What happened
- A group of former students and lecturers from the Faculty of Agriculture at Somali National University has urged the Somali government to halt the alleged demolition of faculty buildings.
Key claims
- A group of former students and lecturers from the Faculty of Agriculture at Somali National University has called on the Federal Government of Somalia to intervene and stop the alleged demolition of buildings belonging to the former faculty
- The group expressed concern that businessmen had begun demolishing the buildings, claiming that the federal government had authorised them to take over the premises.
- The former students and lecturers urged the federal government to protect the premises from being transferred into private ownership.
- The statement was read out by Abdi Ahmed Bafo, a former graduate and assistant lecturer at the Faculty of Agriculture, who led the group issuing the appeal.
Source limitations
- The article does not include responses from the Ministry of Agriculture or the Ministry of Higher Education regarding the allegations.
- Claims about the authorization from the federal government for the demolition are not independently verified.
- The article does not provide details on the identity of the businessmen involved.
Reader takeaway
The appeal from former students and lecturers reflects significant concerns about the future of the Faculty of Agriculture at Somali National University.
What remains unclear
- What specific actions will the federal government take in response to the appeal?
- Are there any legal frameworks in place to protect public property from private ownership?
- What is the timeline for the alleged demolition activities?
Why it matters
The article highlights concerns over the potential loss of public educational facilities and the implications for agricultural education in Somalia.
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