Saturday July 27, 2024
FILE - Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre addresses the media at the Office of the Prime Minister in Mogadishu, Somalia. CREDIT: OPM
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has announced the appointment of new cabinet members, including General Bashir Mohamed Jama (Bashir Goobe) as the Minister of Family Affairs and Human Rights Development.
The PM's office said the reshuffle is part of the government's effort to address the extensive tasks ahead and fulfill constitutional duties.
"Prime Minister Hamza, in consultation with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has made these appointments to strengthen the government's ability to tackle pressing issues. The appointments are in accordance with Articles 97, 98, and 100 of the Provisional Constitution."
General Bashir Mohamed Jama was recently elected to the House of the People in a by-election for seat HOP 18 in Dhusamareb. He previously served as the Commissioner General of the Custodial Corps. He held positions such as State Minister for Public Works and interim Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA).
Other key appointments include Omar Ali Abdi as State Minister of Defense, Said Mohamed Hayd as State Minister of Public Works and Housing, and Mohamud Abdiqadir Haji (Jeego) as Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports.
These appointments come as Somalia addresses security and socio-economic challenges.