international research associates. The university has fundraising and technical support groups in most of the countries in the Middle East, Europe, Canada and USA. Officials Chairman: Mohamud Adan Dheri (former governor) Vice Chairman: Farah Yusuf Hadhigele (businessman) Secretary: Dr. Issa Nur Liban (veterinary doctor) Treasurer: Mohamed Hussien Adan (former mayor) History According to the statistics of the Somaliland Ministry of Education, there were 31 public and private primary schools in Burao, in which 11,627 students were enrolled in the scholastic year 2003/4. The region as whole had 73 primary schools in which nearly 16,000 students were enrolled. The expansion of secondary education has been equally rapid. The city has now six secondary schools, and a seventh secondary school is under construction. The first class graduated from Burao secondary schools in 2003, and many more will do so in the coming years. The establishment of Burao University offers them an opportunity for higher education without leaving home. References Burco University profile Universities in Somaliland Educational institutions established in 2004 2004 establishments in Somaliland