Mogadishu, Somalia – Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, officially presided over the handover ceremony for the General Manager of Mogadishu Port. The ceremony formally marked the transition of leadership from the outgoing manager, Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud (Washington), to the newly appointed Ambassador Mohamed Ali (Ameeriko).
In a statement following the event, Minister Nur extended his sincere gratitude to the former manager, Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud, acknowledging his dedication and achievements during his tenure. He also offered his warm congratulations to Ambassador Mohamed Ali as he assumes this pivotal national duty.
The Minister emphasized the critical role of the port, stating that it is the “heartbeat of Somalia’s economy.” He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing the port’s services and efficiency, with a clear focus on its role in facilitating national trade and prosperity. The leadership change comes as part of a broader government effort to strengthen key economic institutions and boost the country’s economic development.