Sunday November 23, 2025 {HMC} Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended a national ceremony marking Somali Teachers’ Day at Mogadishu Stadium on Saturday.
President Mohamud praised the historic contributions of Somali teachers in advancing the country’s education sector and nurturing generations equipped with the skills to shape Somalia’s future. He directed 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 honour and support teachers, who are the backbone of societal development. The government has already recruited 6,000 teachers who are now fully deployed across educational institutions. I urge the Ministry to swiftly complete the remaining recruitment and ensure proper training,” President Hassan said.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening teacher training, capacity-building and motivation to ensure that current and future generations receive a quality education aligned with international standards. He reminded Somali youth that they are the leaders of both today and tomorrow.
During the ceremony, President Hassan Sheikh received an honorary award from the education sector and commended Somali teachers for their resilience and dedication during the nation’s toughest years. He stressed that his government places special priority on teacher welfare and improving the country’s education system.
Minister of Education Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, senior government officials, representatives of education agencies, teachers and students from various schools across Mogadishu attended the ceremony.
Source Hiiraan online
