(17-06-23) MOGADISHU — The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamse Abdi Barre, on Saturday, opened a training course for 3,000 newly recruited teachers to be deployed across the country in the next school year, which starts in September 2023, marking the first time in more than three decades that such number of teachers were employed in Government-run schools.
Speaking at the opening ceremony at Gen. Kaahiye National Police Academy in Mogadishu, PM Barre urged the teachers to rise to the occasion by exhibiting a great deal of integrity, discipline and astute communication skills in and outside their classes.
He further reminded the teachers that Somalia’s future rests on them as they educate the leaders of tomorrow, at a time when the country needs new generation of skilled workforce more than ever.
This event, organised by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education, was heralded as a beacon of progress in enhancing the quality of education in the country. The teachers handpicked via an independent competition managed by the Ministry of Education of the Federal Government of Somalia, represent an emblem of dedication and commitment to nation-building.
The ceremony drew a distinguished crowd, which included the Minister of Education, the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, and the Commander of the Somali Police Force, Brigadier General Sulub Ahmed Firin. Several high-ranking officers of the Somali Police Force also graced the occasion with their presence.
The Prime Minister took time to inspect and greet the trainee contingent at the Police Academy. In a stirring address to those assembled, Barre lauded the crucial role of the police force in ensuring the safety and security of the Somali people. His words highlighted the significance of this unique collaboration between the police and educational sectors in shaping the country’s future.
