Interim Leader Jibril Presides Over Swearing-In of South West Security Minister

GOOBJOOG NEWS|BAIDOA: The Interim Leader of South West State, Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, who was recently appointed by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre ahead of elections later this month, presided over the swearing-in of the newly appointed Minister of Internal Security, Mohamed Hussein Hassan John.

The ceremony took place at the state presidential palace in Baidoa and was attended by federal ministers, members of the Federal Parliament, state officials, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The minister took the oath of office, pledging to serve the people of South West State.

In his remarks, Jibril congratulated the new minister and underscored the need to strengthen regional security, address threats to stability, and improve coordination among security agencies. He said the appointment aligns with broader efforts by the Federal Government to enhance security at the state level.

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The Interim Leader of South West State, Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, presided over the swearing-in of the newly appointed Minister of Internal Security, Mohamed Hussein Hassan John.

The ceremony took place at the state presidential palace in Baidoa and was attended by federal ministers, members of the Federal Parliament, state officials, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The minister took the oath of office, pledging to serve the people of South West State.

In his remarks, Jibril congratulated the new minister and underscored the need to strengthen regional security, address threats to stability, and improve coordination among security agencies. He said the appointment aligns with broader efforts by the Federal Government to enhance security at the state level.

Jibril was recently appointed interim leader by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, replacing Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen ahead of elections scheduled later this month.