Friday July 11, 2025
Members of Somalia’s Council of Ministers attend their weekly cabinet meeting in Mogadishu, chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. The latest session approved the formation of a 15-member National Higher Education Committee.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal cabinet has approved the formation of a 15-member National Higher Education Committee tasked with overhauling oversight and governance in the country’s university system, the Ministry of Education announced Wednesday.
The committee was established during the Council of Ministers’ weekly meeting chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, following a proposal from the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education. It is mandated to lead, supervise, and reform post-secondary institutions in line with national education policy and standards.
“This is a turning point in Somalia’s effort to standardize and improve the quality of higher education across the country,” the ministry said in a statement. “We prioritized academic expertise, leadership experience, and transparency throughout the selection process.”
The committee operates under Somalia’s Higher Education Act No. 30, which came into effect in December 2024. According to the ministry, the selection process involved multiple vetting stages guided by legal benchmarks and academic standards. The committee members include professors, researchers, and seasoned administrators representing diverse fields of expertise.
Members 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
The Ministry of Education said it will work closely with the newly appointed committee to shape higher education policy, enhance institutional performance, and align academic programs with national development goals.