Somali President Hassan Sheikh Honors Teachers, Urges Completion of 10,000-Teacher Initiative

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Honors Teachers, Urges Completion of 10,000-Teacher Initiative

On Saturday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended a national ceremony at Mogadishu Stadium celebrating Somali Teachers’ Day.

President Mohamud praised Somali teachers for their historic role in advancing the country’s education sector and nurturing generations equipped with the skills to shape Somalia’s future. He instructed the Ministry of Education to finalize the recruitment of the remaining teachers under the government’s 10,000-teacher initiative.

“In this country, no one is more valuable than the Somali teacher and the Somali soldier. It is our duty to honor and support teachers, who are the backbone of societal development. The government has already recruited 6,000 teachers who are fully deployed across educational institutions. I urge the Ministry to complete the remaining recruitment swiftly and ensure proper training,” President Hassan said.

The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to teacher training, capacity building, and motivation, ensuring current and future generations receive quality education aligned with international standards. He reminded Somali youth that they are the leaders of today and tomorrow.

During the ceremony, President Mohamud received an honorary award from the education sector and praised teachers for their resilience and dedication during Somalia’s most challenging years. He emphasized that his government prioritizes teacher welfare and the improvement of the country’s education system.

The event was attended by Minister of Education Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, senior government officials, representatives from educational agencies, teachers, and students from various schools across Mogadishu.