Dhalinyaro Soomaaliyeed oo sameyay saabuun sida warqadda u eg oo suuqa geliyay
Aniso Maxamed Cabdullaahi, dhalinyaro ka dhalatay gobolka Bariga Harargee, ayaa sameysay saabuun tayo leh oo qaab warqadeed ah, kaas oo si fudud jeebka loogu qaadan karo. Wuxuu sheegay inuu suuqa geliyay ku dhowaad 5,000 oo xabbo tan iyo bishii u dambeysay, isagoo dalabka ku tilmaamay mid aad u badan.
Sida uu saabuunka u sameeyay
Aniso Maxamed Cabdullaahi, oo ku dhashay magaalada Kaarraa Miele ee degmada Gooroo Guutuu, gobolka Bariga Harargee, ayaa ka qalin-jabiyay Jaamacadda Sayniska iyo Teknoolojiyadda ee Adaama, isagoo bartay farsamada gacanta. Wuxuu sheegay inuu horey u helay shahaadooyin iyo aqoonsiyo la xiriira samaynta noocyo kale oo saabuun ah.
Waxa uu BBC-da u sheegay in saabuuntiisu aysan ka samaysnayn warqad caadi ah, balse loo sameeyo qaab gaar ah oo u eg warqad, iyadoo habka wax-soo-saarkeeduna la mid yahay kan saabuunaha kale. Wuxuu sheegay inuu horey u helay shahaado iyo abaalmarin lacageed ka mid ah Jaamacadda Haramaya sannadkii 2021.
Faa'iidooyinka iyo isticmaalka
Aniso ayaa sheegay in saabuunta caadiga ah aysan si fudud jeebka ugu qaadan karin, balse uu doonayay inuu sameeyo mid yar oo si sahlan jeebka ama boorsada loogu qaadan karo. Wuxuu yiri: 'Saabuuntani waa mid gaar ah. Sida qofku jeebka uga soo saaran karo warqad, waxaad mid ka mid ah saabuuntan warqadda u eg ku dhex ridi kartaa biyo, kadibna gacmaha ayaad ku dhaqi kartaa.'
Waxa uu sheegay in saabuunta uu sameeyay loogu talagalay in gacmaha lagu dhaqo, isla markaana ay ka duwan tahay saabuunaha kale iyadoo ka samaysan tahay warqad gaar ah. Wuxuu intaas ku daray inay tayo sare leh tahay oo ku jira kiimikooyinka saabuunta oo tayo leh.
Dalabka iyo mustaqbalka
Aniso ayaa sheegay in bishii u dambeysay uu suuqa geliyay ku dhowaad 5,000 oo xabbo, isagoo dalabka ku tilmaamay mid aad u badan. Wuxuu yiri: 'Dalabku aad ayuu u badan yahay. Weli dad badan ayaan siinayaa, waxaanan u qaybinayaa suuqyo kala duwan. Dad ayaa taleefan igala soo xiriiraya oo iga codsanaya inaan ugu geeyo saabuunta.'
Wuxuu intaas ku daray in hadda uu hal xabbo oo saabuunta ah ku iibiyo hal birr, halka baakadka uu ka kooban yahay 20 xabbo. Mustaqbalka, wuxuu sheegay inuu doonayo inuu soo saaro saabuunyo ka hortagi kara cudurrada maqaarka ku dhaca.
Aniso Maxamed Cabdullaahi, a young entrepreneur from eastern Somalia, has introduced a unique soap product shaped like paper, designed to be easily carried in a pocket or bag. The innovation addresses the inconvenience of traditional bar soaps and has already attracted significant market demand.
The Innovation Behind the Paper-Like Soap
Aniso, who was born in Kaarraa Miele, Gooroo Guutuu district, Bariga Harargee region, graduated from the University of Science and Technology in Adama, where he learned the craft of soap making. He explained that conventional soaps are difficult to carry in a pocket, prompting him to create a compact, paper-like alternative that is both practical and portable.
The product contains high-quality soap chemicals and is designed for personal use, particularly for washing hands. Unlike regular soap bars, this unique formulation can be placed in water like a paper sheet, allowing users to lather their hands conveniently without the bulk of traditional soap packaging.
Market Success and Recognition
Aniso has already received a certificate and monetary award from Haramaya University in 2021 for his soap innovation. Since launching the paper-like soap last month, he has sold nearly 5,000 units, with strong demand driving customers to contact him via phone for deliveries to various markets.
Currently, he sells one unit for one birr, while a pack contains 20 units. The product's portability and ease of use have made it popular, with customers requesting that he bring stock to their locations, highlighting the commercial viability of his creative approach.
Future Plans for Health-Focused Products
Looking ahead, Aniso intends to expand his product line to include soaps that can combat skin diseases. His goal is to leverage his expertise in soap manufacturing to develop solutions that address specific health concerns, further contributing to public hygiene and wellness in his community.
With a proven track record of innovation and market success, Aniso's venture exemplifies the potential of young entrepreneurs in Somalia to create practical, affordable solutions to everyday challenges. His story underscores the importance of supporting creative industries and providing platforms for youth-driven economic growth.
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Sawir: BBC Somali Xigasho
