Tol Community Grand Convention to be Held in December 2011

 MINNEAPOLIS, U.S.A, MARCH 31, 2011 — The Tol Leadership Council, TLC, the premier TOL organization that took the initiative of founding a competent, inclusive, and civic-minded leadership for the Gadabursi Tol Community in the Horn of Africa and around the world, announces that it will hold its first Tol Grand Convention in DECEMBER 2011 in the town of Borama. A  Preparatory Committee appointed by the TLC Governing Board is at work with great momentum to identify the specific dates, the venue, the detailed agenda, and all other logistics related to the Convention that is expected to establish and institutionalize a durable, formal structure and correlate processes by which an able and all embracing leadership for the Tol community can be built.

“The Grand Convention, previously marked to be held in July 2011, is postponed to December to give enough lead time to the Planning Committee and to ensure that the complex design of the seminal activities are carefully set up and, consequently, to meet the high expectation of the gathering Tol and beyond,” said Professor Ahmed 1. Samatar, TLC Chairman.

The TLC sent its first fact finding mission to the region in December 2010. The members of the delegation were Dr.Mohamed Farah “Wardi”, Dr. Ali Bahar, and Mr. Mohamed Farah “saqeero.” They visited and conferred with most sectors of the Tol Community in Addis Ababa, Djibouti, Hargeisa, Gabileh, Dila, Borama, Zeila, Lughaya and elsewhere. The welcome in all places was eager and touching, followed by intense and productive conversations.  The delegation’s report is being incorporated into the making of the preparations.

About TLC:

The Tol Leadership Council (TLC), founded by a group of concerned scholars, professionals and community leaders of the Gadaboursi kin (hereafter referred to by the traditional name Tol ) held on April1-3, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with the vision to organize Tol in the Horn of Africa and around the world that is united; prosperous; at peace with itself and its neighbors; and able to effectively advance and safeguard the common social, economic, and human rights of its people.

For further details kindly contact: Tol Communication Office:

Email: (  tlc@tolleadershipcouncil.org or contacts@tolleadershipcouncil.org )

Website: http://tolleadershipcouncil.org/