Somali National University (SNU), in partnership with the University of Palermo (UniPA) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), has formally launched the important project PAIS-FUS – a three-year project focusing on building and strengthening the administrative capacity of government institutions, beginning with the Ministries of Health and Justice of the Federal Government of Somalia.

The project launch ceremony, held at the RA Hotel in Mogadishu, was attended by senior government leaders, including the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Health, the Minister of Education and Higher Education, the Minister of State for Health, the Ambassador of Italy to Somalia, the Head of AICS, the WHO Representative in Somalia, the Rector of the University of Palermo and other experts, in the presence of lecturers, academics and other distinguished guests.

The Rector of Somali National University, Prof. Hassan Osman Gacal (Prof. Xasan Cusmaan Gacal), speaking at the opening of the ceremony, noted that the project is an important step in developing public institutions. He said that PAIS-FUS is key to producing officials thoroughly trained in modern administration, who will help to improve health and justice services in the country.

The project, funded by the Italian Government, is being implemented jointly by the University of Palermo and Somali National University, with the lessons and training for government officials to be delivered by Somali trainers and lecturers specially trained for that role.

Prof. Gacal particularly commended the Somali lecturers of Somali National University and of the country’s universities who have been selected to lead the training process, describing them as the backbone of the hoped-for change. He also praised the University of Palermo and AICS for always standing by Somalia, particularly in state-building and in improving basic services.

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hon. Hassan Moallim (Xasan Macalin), said that the project is a golden opportunity to prepare civil servants to play a visible role in the country’s development. He stressed that the training will take place inside the country, reflecting the government’s determination to build local expertise and reduce dependence on outside support.

The Minister of Education, Hon. Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir (Faarax Sheekh Cabdulqaadir), underlined that the project will make a major contribution to the development of health and justice institutions, and that many professional development opportunities will be introduced in the new academic year. The Minister commended the efforts of the two universities – SNU and Palermo – saying that the project will be one of great scope and impact on government services to the public.

The Minister of Health and Social Care, Dr. Ali Haji Adan (Dr. Cali Xaaji Aadan), noted that the PAIS-FUS project will bring about a major change in the quality of health services, and he particularly thanked the Italian Government for the support it gives Somalia. The Minister noted that the cooperation between the two countries is historic and has already brought visible progress to the country’s health facilities.

Finally, Prof. Gacal , closing the ceremony, encouraged the participants to make serious use of the project, so that the training does not remain a short-lived exercise but leads to visible change that improves the way government institutions work.

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Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed iyadoo la kaashaneysa Jaamacadda Palermo (UniPA) iyo Hay’adda Talyaaniga ee Iskaashiga Horumarinta (AICS), ayaa si rasmi ah u daah-furtay mashruuca muhiimka ah ee PAIS-FUS – mashruuc saddex sano socon doona oo diiradda saaraya dhisidda iyo tayeynta kartida maamulka ee hay’adaha dowladda, iyadoo lagu bilaabayo Wasaaradaha Caafimaadka iyo Caddaaladda ee Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya.

Munaasabadda furitaanka mashruuca oo lagu qabtay RA Hotel ee magaalada Muqdisho ayaa waxaa ka soo qeyb galay madax sare oo ka tirsan dowladda, oo ay ka mid yihiin Wasiirka Caddaaladda, Wasiirka Caafimaadka, Wasiirka Waxbarashada iyo Tacliinta Sare, Wasiir-dowlaha Wasaaradda Caafimaadka, Safiirka Dowladda Talyaaniga ee Soomaaliya, Madaxa AICS, Wakiilka WHO ee Soomaaliya, Guddoomiyaha Jaamacadda Palermo, iyo khubaro kale, iyadoo ay goob joog ahaayeen macallimiin, aqoonyahanno iyo marti sharaf kale.

Raktarka Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed, Prof. Xasan Cusmaan Gacal, oo furitaanka munaasabadda ka hadlay, ayaa tilmaamay in mashruucan uu yahay tallaabo muhiim ah oo lagu horumarinayo hay’adaha dowliga ah. Wuxuu sheegay in PAIS-FUS uu fure u yahay in la helo saraakiil si qoto dheer ugu tababaran maamulka casriga ah, kuwaas oo gacan ka geysan doona hagaajinta adeegyada caafimaadka iyo caddaaladda ee dalka.

Mashruucan oo ay maalgelinayso Dowladda Talyaaniga ayaa waxaa si wadajir ah u hirgelinaya Jaamacadda Palermo iyo Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed, iyadoo casharrada iyo tababbarrada la siinayo saraakiisha dowladda ay bixin doonaan tababbarrayaal iyo macallimiin Soomaaliyeed oo si gaar ah loogu tababaray doorkaas.

Prof. Gacal ayaa si gaar ah u bogaadiyey macallimiinta Soomaaliyeed ee Jaamacadda Ummadda Jaamacadaha Dalka ee loo xushay inay hormuud ka noqdaan geeddi-socodka tababbarka, isagoo ku tilmaamay inay yihiin laf-dhabarka isbeddelka la rajeynayo. Wuxuu sidoo kale ammaan u jeediyay Jaamacadda Palermo iyo AICS sida ay mar kasta ugu garab taagan yihiin Soomaaliya, gaar ahaan dhanka dowlad-dhisidda iyo tayeynta adeegyada aasaasiga ah.

Wasiirka Caddaaladda iyo Dastuurka JFS, Mudane Xasan Macalin, ayaa sheegay in mashruucan uu yahay fursad dahabi ah oo shaqaalaha dowladda loogu diyaarinayo inay kaalin muuqata ka qaataan horumarinta dalka. Wuxuu carrabka ku adkeeyay in tababbarku ka dhici doono gudaha dalka, taasoo muujinaysa go’aanka dowladda ee ah in la dhiso aqoonta gudaha lana yareeyo ku tiirsanaanta dibadda.

Wasiirka Waxbarashada, Mudane Faarax Sheekh Cabdulqaadir, ayaa hoosta ka xariiqay in mashruuca uu si weyn uga qeyb qaadan doono horumarinta xarumaha caafimaadka iyo caddaaladda, iyo in fursado badan oo aqoon kororsi ah lagu soo kordhin doono sanad dugsiyeedka cusub. Wasiirku wuxuu bogaadiyay dadaalka labada jaamacadood – JUS iyo Palermo – isagoo sheegay in mashruucu uu noqon doono mid mug iyo saameyn weyn ku yeesha adeegyada dowladda ee shacabka.

Wasiirka Caafimaadka iyo Daryeelka Bulshada, Dr. Cali Xaaji Aadan, ayaa xusay in mashruuca PAIS-FUS uu wax weyn ka bedeli doono tayada adeegyada caafimaadka, wuxuuna si gaar ah uga mahadceliyay dowladda Talyaaniga taageerada ay siiso Soomaaliya. Wasiirku wuxuu tilmaamay in iskaashiga labada dal uu yahay mid taariikhi ah, isla markaana laga dhaxlay horumar muuqda oo gaaray xarumaha caafimaadka dalka.

Ugu dambeyn, Prof. Gacal oo soo xiray munaasabada ayaa ka qaybgalayaasha ku dhiirrigeliyay inay si dhab ah uga faa’iideystaan mashruuca, si tababbarradu aysan ugu ekaan hawl kooban, balse ay noqdaan kuwo horseeda isbeddel muuqda oo wax ku kordhiya qaabka ay u shaqeeyaan hay’adaha dowladda.

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