Mogadishu – Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a new headquarters of the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Learning, marking a major step in the federal government’s efforts to modernise and strengthen the country’s education system.
The state-of-the-art complex, to be constructed in the capital Mogadishu, is expected to serve as a central hub for managing national education policy and administration. It is part of broader initiatives by the federal government to rebuild vital state institutions and improve public services across the country.
“This new building reflects our administration’s commitment to advancing education and nurturing the future of Somali children,” Prime Minister Barre said during the inauguration ceremony.
He highlighted the efforts made by his government, known as the DanQaran Administration, to overhaul the country’s education sector from the ground up.
“We have invested heavily in improving the quality of education nationwide, from primary schools to universities. The establishment of the Higher Education Council was one of our key reforms to ensure world-class university education. We are determined to equip our children with quality knowledge and practical skills,” Barre added.
The prime minister also underlined the strategic importance of the Ministry of Education in shaping the nation’s future.
“This ministry is one of the most vital arms of the government because it is responsible for what matters most — our children and youth. It is the government’s duty to ensure they have safe, modern, and accessible places to learn,” he said.
Barre concluded by thanking ministry officials for their work in advancing educational reforms, digitising student records, and modernising the national education system.
The launch of the new ministry building comes amid renewed calls for investment in human capital development in Somalia, where decades of conflict have undermined access to quality education for millions.
