Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Attends Graduation Ceremony at University for Peace. Mogadishu, Somalia — Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H. E.
Hamza Abdi Barre, attended the graduation ceremony of scholars who completed their Master’s and PhD degrees at the University for Peace (UPEACE) in Mogadishu, marking a significant milestone in the country’s higher education landscape.
According to local reports, the ceremony was the fourth held by UPEACE in Mogadishu, reflecting the growing emphasis on higher education in Somalia. During the event, Prime Minister Barre congratulated the graduates, emphasizing the importance of their knowledge in building state institutions, promoting peace, and supporting sustainable development in the nation. “.
The scholars who graduated today are the ones who would lead the change and innovation that we need in our country, “Prime Minister Barre. He commended the leadership of the University for Peace (UPEACE) for improving the quality of higher education in Somalia and highlighted the government’s prioritization of education as a key tool for overcoming challenges to stability and social development.
The Prime Minister encouraged the graduates to use their knowledge to serve the Somali people and contribute to national development.
He emphasized their role in stabilizing the country and rebuilding effective governance systems.
The University for Peace is a United Nations — mandated institution focused on graduate education, research, and public service in peace, conflict resolution, and sustainable development. Its presence in Mogadishu is a significant step in supporting higher education and peacebuilding efforts in a country that has faced long-standing challenges due to conflict and instability.
The graduates, numbering seventy — nine from Somalia and five other countries, vowed to use their knowledge to address global challenges. This commitment was echoed by George Conway, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, who encouraged the graduates to be ambassadors for peace, champions of development, and advocates of human rights.
The Somali Cabinet, under Prime Minister Barre’s chairmanship, also approved nine candidates for the National Independent Human Rights Commission, indicating a focus on human rights and governance.
Further details are expected regarding the specific roles and contributions of the graduates as they embark on their respective paths in academia, government, and other sectors.
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Source: ftlsomalia. Com, unficyp.
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*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
