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MOGADISHU — The Somali President, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, issued a presidential decree appointing a group of prominent academic figures as Vice Chancellors of the Somali National University(SNU), as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA).
The appointments included Prof. Dr. Abdirisaq Abdullahi Hashi as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Ms. Deeqa Mohamed Qalib as Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, aimed at strengthening the university’s administrative structure, according to SONNA.
The decree also designated Prof. Dr. Abdullahi Sheikh Rashid as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Community Engagement, and Dr. Ali Awil Ahmed as Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, as noted by the Somali National News Agency.
Furthermore, Dr. Fuad Mirre Hassan was appointed Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development to draft future visions in line with global educational shifts, a move confirmed by SONNA in its coverage of the presidential decision.
President Mohamud instructed the newly appointed officials to carry out their responsibilities with utmost integrity and dedication, adhering to national laws and regulations to serve the public interest and the educational sector.
The President expressed his best wishes for the new academic leadership, emphasizing the pivotal role the National University plays in building qualified human capital to contribute to Somalia’s prosperity and stability.
These strategic appointments, highlighted by SONNA, reflect the presidency’s commitment to injecting new expertise into major educational institutions to ensure academic outcomes align with comprehensive national development goals.
This official step bolsters the status of the National University as a beacon of knowledge by tasking scientific talents with managing vital portfolios such as innovation and student affairs to achieve a qualitative leap in higher education.
The move represents a cornerstone in the Somali government’s plan to modernize public institutions, with the new Vice Chancellors expected to implement programs that enhance the university’s academic competitiveness regionally and internationally.
The Somali National University, established in 1954, is the country’s leading educational institution. In recent years, it has undergone extensive restructuring and development aimed at restoring its pioneering role in graduating leaders and professionals who drive Somalia’s building and development process.
