Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has reshuffled his cabinet, making key ministerial changes to enhance government functionality and address strategic sectors including security and commerce. Notable appointments include new ministers for Defence, Transport, Commerce, and Youth Affairs. Additionally, eleven new deputy ministers were appointed to strengthen governance.
On Monday, Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre initiated a cabinet reshuffle aimed at enhancing the government’s functionality and addressing pivotal areas such as security, commerce, and infrastructure. This significant alteration of ministerial roles follows a previous reshuffle conducted three months prior in December.
Among the notable appointments, Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi has assumed the position of Minister of Defence, succeeding Abdikadir Mohamed Nur, who has transitioned to the role of Minister for Ports and Marine Transport. Other appointments include Mahamud Mohamed Nur as the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Abdikadir Ali as the Minister of Youth and Sports, and Mohamud Ahmed Adan as the Minister of Trade and Industry.
The Prime Minister has also introduced eleven new deputy ministers. Notably, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur’s shift to Ports and Marine Transport reflects a strategic effort to bolster maritime infrastructure, aligning with UAE investment interests. Meanwhile, Jibriil Abdiraashid Haji Abdi’s appointment as Minister of Defence comes at a critical juncture for national security.
Other key appointments include Mahmoud Ahmed Aadan as Minister of Commerce and Industries, indicating a commitment to economic renewal, and Mohamed Farah Nuh as Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, emphasizing modernization in the transport sector. Mohamed Abdiqadir Ali’s new role in Youth Affairs and Sports may signify an increased focus on youth development initiatives.
The newly appointed deputy ministers encompass: Mahmoud Abdiqadir Haji (Deputy Minister of Transport), Sahuur Haji Culusow Hassan (Deputy Minister of Energy), Sulub Ahmed Firin (Deputy Minister of Internal Security), Mahmoud Abdullahi Ahmed (Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry), Aamina Hussein Ali (Deputy Minister of Labor), and several others tasked with various crucial portfolios, highlighting the ambit of strategic governance reform.
The recent cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre is a strategic maneuver aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of Somalia’s government in vital sectors such as defense, transport, and commerce. With significant ministerial appointments, including the induction of eleven new deputy ministers, this reshuffle underscores the Prime Minister’s commitment to addressing national security challenges, economic revitalization, and youth development.
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