I want to thank Jamal Osman for raising a crucial and concerning issue that has now been exposed globally on British TV, Channel 4 News. This is a topic close to my heart and one that is gaining worldwide attention. The rising temperatures and the devastating effects of global warming are causing famine and water shortages, particularly affecting the whole of Africa, with Somalia feeling the brunt of this crisis.

As Martin Luther King once said, “I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality, and freedom for their spirits.” This is why I exist – to be the voice for the voiceless people.

I stood for the presidential elections because I foresaw the devastating effects of climate change on our nation. Now, the question remains: what will the UN and the International Community do about this? It is time for the world to stand together, put our differences aside, and seriously address the issue at hand. We must work collectively, sharing the wealth Somalia has beneath its land and its waters.

It is difficult to comprehend the ongoing situation in Somalia, a country blessed with immense resources. Somalia possesses the world’s largest fishery, vast reserves of oil and gas beneath its soil, and the second-largest livestock population globally, just behind Australia. Additionally, Somalia sits at the crossroads of international maritime trade, with 30% of the world’s energy passing through its waters. The country boasts rich, fertile soil capable of ensuring food security for the planet, along with 365 days of sunshine and some of the world’s most beautiful beaches.

Despite all these natural blessings, the Somali people continue to suffer. The solution is clear: the wealth beneath our land and the vast potential of our country must be harnessed, not only for Somalia’s benefit but for the collective good of the world. We must act now, for the future of Somalia, Africa, and the planet.