Mogadishu (AX) — In a significant stride toward enhancing its educational framework, Somalia’s federal cabinet recently granted approval for the formation of a 15-member National Higher Education Committee. This initiative, announced by the Ministry of Education, emerges as a pivotal effort aimed at reforming the oversight and governance of the nation’s university system.
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The decision was made during the weekly meeting of the Council of Ministers, led by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. The committee was established as a response to a proposal set forth by the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education, and it is entrusted with the vital task of leading, supervising, and reforming post-secondary institutions. This will all be done in line with a national education policy designed to elevate and standardize the quality of higher education across Somalia.
“This is a turning point in Somalia’s effort to standardize and improve the quality of higher education across the country,” stated the ministry in a recent announcement. It emphasized that they made it a priority to engage academic experts, leadership figures, and emphasize transparency throughout the committee selection process. Such a commitment underscores the seriousness of this initiative and the hope it brings to countless students and educators.
Functioning under Somalia’s Higher Education Act No. 30, which came into effect in December 2024, the newly formed committee embodies a collective aspiration for a brighter academic future. The selection of its members was thorough, involving multiple vetting stages that adhered strictly to established legal parameters and academic benchmarks. Consequently, the committee is populated with an impressive array of members: professors, researchers, and experienced administrators who represent a broad spectrum of expertise and backgrounds.
Here is the esteemed roster of the National Higher Education Committee:
- Dr. Abdinur Sheikh Mahmoud – Chair
- Dr. Mohamed Ali Farah – Deputy Chair
- Dr. Ayaan Sheikh Abdullahi Mohamed – Member
- Dr. Ahmed Adam Mohamed – Member
- Dr. Roble Ibrahim Liban – Member
- Dr. Abdulqadir Abdulle Ibaar – Member
- Dr. Abdi Shakur Sheikh Hassan (Fiqi) – Member
- Dr. Abdullahi Mahmoud Sharif – Member
- Dr. Abdiwahab Ali Mumin – Member
- Dr. Osman Mohamed Abdirahman – Member
- Dr. Faisal Abdirahman Abdullahi – Member
- Dr. Mohamed Macallin Abdullahi Kutub – Member
- Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Nur – Member
- Dr. Mahamud Yusuf Garre – Member
- Dr. Nadifa Sheikh Omar – Member
In light of these developments, the Ministry of Education has expressed its commitment to work closely with this newly appointed committee. Together, they aim not just to shape higher education policies but also to amplify institutional performance and ensure that academic programs align seamlessly with national development goals. Imagine the possibilities—students equipped with relevant skills, universities producing innovative research, and a workforce ready to help rebuild Somalia’s future.
It’s worth reflecting: What does effective higher education mean for a country as it strives to achieve stability and growth? As Somalia embarks on this journey of reform, all eyes will be on the National Higher Education Committee to see whether it lives up to the high expectations that have been set. The challenges ahead may be steep, but the potential impact on future generations is immeasurable.
Edited By Ali Musa
Axadle Times International – Monitoring
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