Monday August 25, 2025
Jowhar (HOL) — Hirshabelle state leader Ali Abdullahi
Hussein Guudlaawe on Sunday officially opened the National Education
Consultation Conference in Jowhar, the state’s interim administrative capital.
The forum, organized by the Federal Ministry of Education,
Culture and Higher Learning, brings together representatives from federal
member states and the Banadir Regional Administration to discuss education
policy and reforms.
Minister of Education Faarah Sheikh Abdulkadir said the
conference is expected to produce key decisions shaping the future of education
in Somalia.
“Such meetings will not only enhance cooperation between the
federal government and regional governments but also encourage Somali students
who expect more from their leaders,” Abdulkadir said.
President Guudlaawe emphasized the significance of
Hirshabelle hosting the release of Somalia’s national secondary school
examination results for the first time. He expressed hope that the conference
would deliver outcomes that advance education nationwide.
This year’s examinations saw 37,052 students sit for the
crucial test. Officials reported a national pass rate of 93.8%, with 34,742
students passing and 2,310 failing — a result described as a major milestone
for a country rebuilding its education system after decades of conflict.