by the Borama International Airport. It is the only airport in the Awdal region. The facility was named in honor of Aden Isaaq, Somalia's first Minister of Education. The airport is not in use; however, there are plans to rejuvenate it. Notable residents Yussur A.F. Abrar – former Governor of the Central Bank of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mumin - Somali poet, playwright, broadcaster, actor and composer. Suleiman Ahmed Guleid - President Of Amoud University Sh. Abdillahi Sh.Ali Jawhar - Son of Sh. Ali jawhar and religious leader See also Baki District Zeila Lughaya Notes References Somali reconstruction and Local Initiative: Amoud University. Published in World Development (2001). Populated places in Awdal Cities of the Adal Sultanate British Somaliland in World War II