President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has identified education and knowledge as the most important tools for tackling poverty in Somalia, while announcing plans to establish another public university in the country.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the launch of the Abuur Initiative and the Somali Emergency & Critical Care Training Center at Somali National University in Mogadishu, the president said expanding access to higher education was essential to Somalia\u2019s development.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most important tool in the fight against poverty is education,\u201d Hassan Sheikh said.<\/p>\n
The president noted that Somali National University is currently the only university owned by the Somali government, and said his administration is working to establish a second public university where Somali citizens can pursue higher education.<\/p>\n
\u201cSomali National University is the only university owned by the country, and we are working to establish a second university where the public can pursue higher education,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Hassan Sheikh said the government\u2019s plans are intended to expand opportunities for Somalis to acquire knowledge and professional skills, which he described as critical to addressing poverty and supporting the country\u2019s long-term development.<\/p>\n
The remarks came during an event highlighting efforts to strengthen education and specialised medical training in Somalia, including the launch of the Somali Emergency & Critical Care Training Center.<\/p>\n
The proposed second public university would expand the country\u2019s public higher-education system and provide additional opportunities for students seeking university education.<\/p>\n
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