Mogadishu, 18 September 2025 – A handover ceremony for the office of Rector of Somali National University (SNU) was held at the University’s KM4 Campus between Dr. Mohamed Mohamud Mohamed (Dr. Maxamed Maxamuud Maxamed), the new Rector, and Prof. Hassan Osman Gacal (Prof. Xasan Cusmaan Gacal), who previously held the office.
The ceremony was attended by senior officials of the Federal Government of Somalia, including the Minister of State for Education, Culture and Higher Education and Acting Minister, Ms Nura Mustaf Gudow; the Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali (Sheekh Mukhtaar Roobow Cali); and the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Hon. Dahir Shire (Daahir Shire). Members of parliament, academics, directors, deans, University staff and other distinguished guests were also present.
During the ceremony, a video was shown reflecting the University’s achievements during the outgoing Rector’s term of office, and the long history of Somali National University, which has played a prominent role in building the country’s knowledge base, was also recalled.
In his speech, the new Rector of the University, Dr. Mohamed Mohamud Mohamed, stressed that Somali National University will not limit itself to producing graduates, but will play an active part in solving national problems and engaging with society.
Words of encouragement and congratulation were also delivered at the ceremony by ministers, deans and members of the Union of Somali Universities.
