Puntland “Ugbaad” Project Faces Major Suspension Amid Corruption Allegations

Garowo – (WDN) – Reliable sources from within Puntland’s Ministry of Environment say the “Ugbaad” environmental project has been significantly disrupted, following allegations of corruption and mismanagement involving senior ministry officials.

The project, jointly implemented by the Puntland Ministry of Environment and the FOA organization, is now reported to be facing serious operational and financial challenges, raising concerns about its future.

According to the information obtained, project staff have gone unpaid for nearly five months, effectively paralyzing field activities. Funds allocated for project administration and implementation are also said to be under scrutiny, with unanswered questions over how they were managed.

FOA is reported to have formally requested a full financial audit of the project, following complaints regarding irregularities in expenditure and administrative procedures. The organization is also said to have expressed growing concern over its working relationship with the Puntland Ministry of Environment, escalating the matter to higher-level project oversight authorities within the Puntland Presidency.