The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia H.E Salah Jama presided over the handover ceremony of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, where H.E Ahmed Moallim Fiqi formally handed over leadership of the Ministry to H.E Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh.
In attendance were Federal Ministers of Security, Youth, Water and Energy, Labour and Ports, as well as the leadership of the Somali Disaster Management Agency, the National Identification and Registration Authority and the National Commission for Refugees and IDPs.
In the event, which was also attended by the state minister of the office of the Prime Minister, the Director General of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation took attendees through the various tasks and handover documents.
“Today, we thank Minister Fiqi for his impeccable leadership and hard work, and we welcome the new Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation H.E Ali Yusuf Ali to his new office.”
–H. E Sadad Alio, State Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation
H.E Ahmed Moallim Fiqi touched on the various achievements of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, from drought response and national stabilisation to establishing the Somali Disaster Management Agency and the National Identification and Registration Authority.
“We are focused on achieving the priorities of the government of Somalia by using inclusive politics. At this time in Somalia’s history, it is crucial that we stay away from divisive politics.”
-H. E Ali Yusuf Ali, Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation.
“Minister Hosh is well experienced in internal affairs, local governance and more. It is my belief that the experience he brings with him will immensely benefit the work of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation.”
H.E Salah Jama, Deputy Prime Minister.
