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New Rector of Somali National University Takes Office

Raktarka Cusub ee Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed oo xilka la wareegay.

New Rector of Somali National University Takes Office

Mogadishu, Somalia – 21 October 2023: A ceremony at which the acting Rector of Somali National University (SNU), Prof. Hassan Osman Gacal (Prof. Xasan Cusmaan Gacal), took over office was held today at the KM4 campus (Science and Technology Campus). The ceremony was attended by former SNU Rectors Dr. Hassan Omar Mahadallah and Prof. Mohamed Ahmed Jimale (Prof. Maxamed Axmed Jimcale), the Deputy Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education, the Attorney General, academics, directors, deans, University staff and other distinguished guests and officials.

Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Hassan Osman Gacal, the new Rector of the National University, pledged to work for the development and quality of education at Somali National University.

“I pledge to lead SNU towards both its short-term and long-term goals, drawing on the advice and experience of the leaders who preceded me and of those who will work with me. I will focus on strengthening and improving the academic and administrative divisions of the University, so that we can reach the upper levels of the world university rankings. I will strive to raise the professional skills of staff by providing them with training related to their work. I hope to develop the infrastructure and other facilities that are essential to the quality of teaching for our students,” said Prof. Gacal.

The former Rector of SNU, Dr. Hassan Omar Mahadallah, said that Prof. Gacal has a deep understanding of the University’s mission and values and of the conditions in which the University operates, and that he is confident Prof. Gacal can lead the University into a new era. Dr. Mahadallah also called on the University community to stand by the Rector.

The handover ceremony celebrated the rich history of Somali National University and the bright future to which it aspires.

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English translation of the original published on snu.edu.so in Somali (Af-Soomaali).

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