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Gabeyre re-elected chairperson of Somali Chamber of Commerce

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Mahmoud Abdikarin Gabeyre addressing delegates after his re-election as Somali Chamber of Commerce chair. Photo:Goobjoog Business|March 9, 2017
Mahmoud Abdikarin Gabeyre addressing delegates after his re-election as Somali Chamber of Commerce chair. Photo:Goobjoog Business|March 9, 2017

Mahmoud Abdikarin Gabeyre has been re-elected Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairperson for another four year in elections which took place in Mogadishu Thursday.

Gabeyre who has the chairman for the last four year trounced his opponents Ibrahim Bashir and Mohamed Abukar to emerge winner with 54 votes out of the possible 62.

Delegates from all the regional chamber of commerce in the country participated in the elections which also endorsed new code for the Chambers.

Gabeyre pledged to continue in building the Chamber in a bid to promote trade in the country and build closer relations with the business community.

The chamber was re-activated in 2012 after over twenty years following the collapse of government in 1991.