Jubaland opposes the appointment made by the federal government yesterday

Kismayo (Caasimada Online) – The Jubaland state has strongly opposed the process of establishing the National Revenue Authority, stating that there was no consultation, and that it is not in accordance with the laws and agreements of the federal system of Somalia.

In a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development of Jubaland, it stated that it is not part of the process of establishing the authority, while clarifying that it opposes the appointment of its leadership.

“The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development of the Jubaland Government clarifies that it is not part of the process of establishing the National Revenue Authority, and that it does not recognize the appointment of the leadership of this authority, as it is not based on legality and agreements in accordance with the federal system of Somalia,” the press release stated.

Jubaland also stated that there was no agreement reached on financial powers, administration, and revenue sharing, arguing that these matters require consultation between the Federal Government and the regional states.

“The Ministry clearly opposes the process of establishing this authority, as there was no agreement reached on financial powers, administration, and revenue sharing. This process goes against the principles of federal cooperation, and it undermines the efforts of financial reform and the unification of the country’s tax system,” the press release from the Jubaland Ministry of Finance stated.

The Ministry also accused the Federal Government of failing the financial reform process in Somalia, noting the role that international partners, particularly the World Bank, had in those efforts.

"The Ministry also confirms that the Federal Government has failed the financial reform process in Somalia, which has required significant time, experience, and resources from international partners, particularly the World Bank," the statement said.

Jubaland has finally announced that it has suspended its financial cooperation with the Federal Government, making it a condition to return to consultations based on mutual understanding and agreement.

"For these reasons, the Ministry of Finance of the Jubaland Government has suspended all financial cooperation with the Federal Government until there is a return to consultations based on mutual understanding and agreement, and a comprehensive agreement is reached regarding governance and revenue sharing," the ministry concluded in its statement.

The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia yesterday appointed Faysal Mohamed Hashi as the Director General of the National Revenue Authority following a proposal from the Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia.

Faysal Mohamed Hashi, who is now the Director General of Revenue at the Ministry of Finance, has held significant positions in revenue matters since 2023, including the reform and modernization of revenue sources.

Additionally, Faysal is an expert in public financial management, economic policy, and domestic revenue enhancement, with over 12 years of work experience in economic matters. He has also played a key role in implementing revenue enhancement plans and developing the legal framework of the national revenue authority, according to the government.