Dhusamareb (Halbeeg) Somali Immigration Department has opened a new office in Balanbale town of Galgaduud region for the first times in more than two decades.
The agency has been carrying out initiatives to set up branches across the country in recent months.
Officials from Immigration Department have also laid the foundation stone for the construction of other offices of the agency in the town.
In a ceremony held in the town with the local authorities, civil society and officials from the agency, Shaweye launched the new office.
Elder Ahmed Issa who attended the ceremony has welcomed the opening of the office in Balanbale town.
“We thank God, the office will from henceforth provide the services we used to seek from the other towns,” Issa said.
An officer from the agency said the office will provide passport applications, registrations and other immigration services.
“This is a progress achieved by both Balanbale administration and the immigration department, the office will provide services to the residents,” he said.
The agency has opened offices in Adado, Elbarde, Beled Hawo, Qardho, Galkayo and among other towns.
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