Somalia: President Farmajo says Somalia needs 20 years to fix its problems

MOGADISHU, Somalia- The newly elected President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has been inaugurated in the capital Mogadishu on Wednesday, Garowe Online reports.

The new President Farmajo who took the oath of office for a country beset by two decades of conflict has promised to restore the dignity of Somalia during his speech.

"It will take another two decades to fix all challenges and problems in the country, but I pledge to restore the dignity of Somalia during my four-year term in office," said President Farmajo.

"My upcoming Federal government will focus on security, rebuilding the national army and restore peace and stability. I call upon the Somali people to help us solve the fundamental problems," he added.

The inaugurated Somali President Farmajo said he is very grateful to the African Union forces (AMISOM) for their role in the war on Al Shabaab, and their contribution to securing election sites.

"African Union troops (AMISOM) have done a great job in Somalia over the past 10 years. They have sacrificed their life to help us achieve peace, they lost lives, we have to remember that," Farmajo said.

The President who was elected in February 8, in Mogadishu by Parliament praised the negotiations with Somaliland, saying he is determined to continue the journey to restore the unity of the great Somalia.

Farmajo added his government will strength the cooperation between Federal government and regional administrations on security and constitutional process, economy, and justice for all Somalis.

Finally, President Farmajo said his administration will be ready to welcome the defectors of Al Shabaab, if they denounce violence, leave the terror group and join their brothers of Somalia.

GAROWEONLINE