Mogadishu, Somalia — Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Opens 3rd National Education Conference. Mogadishu, Somalia — The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H. E.
Hamza Abdi Barre, officially opened the 3rd National Education Conference on Sunday evening, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive education system that meets contemporary knowledge and skills demands.
The conference, held under the theme “Clear Vision and Quality Development, “aims to reform and improve Somalia’s education system, develop curricula, enhance teachers’skills, and expand access to education nationwide.
In his keynote address, Prime Minister Hamza highlighted the critical role of education in Somalia’s development, describing it as the backbone of economic growth, social progress, and national security.
He noted that the DanQaran Government has prioritized investment in education, teacher capacity — building, and the national curriculum to establish a high-quality, efficient, and modern education system. “
The DanQaran Government has implemented continuous training programs for teachers across the country and introduced systems to assess teacher quality, in order to produce educators equipped with knowledge, competence, and professional ethics, “said Prime Minister Hamza. “We have also strengthened the unification of the national curriculum from primary education to higher learning, ensuring that Somali students receive balanced, high-quality education aligned with international standards.”.
The Prime Minister further stated that Somalia has made tangible progress in rebuilding its education system through the implementation of key laws, policies, and frameworks, including the Education Act, the National Education Policy, and the Education Sector Development Strategy. He emphasized that these instruments provide a solid foundation for addressing educational needs, improving quality, and strengthening education governance and administration.
The conference is fully aligned with the country’s long-term strategic frameworks, including the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP 2022–2026), the National Transformation Plan (NTP 2025–2029), and Vision 2060, all of which recognize education as a central pillar for human capital development, peacebuilding, good governance, and sustainable economic growth.
At the conclusion of the event, Prime Minister Hamza expressed his appreciation to the distinguished guests who attended the conference, including the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Djibouti, H. E.
Nabil Mohamed Ahmed, and the delegation accompanying him, for their continued support and partnership in advancing education in Somalia.
Further details are expected regarding the specific outcomes and recommendations from the conference.
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Source: sonna.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 3*
