Somalia set to hire 10,000 teachers in major education reform push
The federal government has also stated that communities emerging from Al-Shabaab control will receive special attention under the recruitment drive.
Somalia is nearing the completion of its long-awaited plan to recruit 10,000 teachers, a process that has been under discussion as part of broader efforts to rebuild the country’s education system after decades of disruption.
Education Minister Farah Sheikh Abdulqadir confirmed that the initiative is now in its final stage, signalling progress in a sector that has faced persistent shortages of trained educators and limited resources.
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The announcement follows remarks made by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud during the Somali Teachers’ Day celebrations, where he called on the Ministry of Education to accelerate the registration of the remaining teachers under the programme.
The President emphasised the importance of completing the recruitment exercise without delay, noting that teachers remain central to the country’s recovery and the future of its children.
His remarks placed renewed focus on the program and prompted the ministry to intensify its efforts to bring the process to a close.
Farah said the ministry has acted on the President’s directive and is now working to conclude the recruitment while also expanding training programmes for teachers already serving in schools and those newly recruited under the initiative.
He said the approach is designed to address both the shortage of teachers and the need to improve the skills of those currently in classrooms.
“We are finalising the 10,000-teacher plan, and at the same time, we are providing training for all teachers currently in service. Our focus is on strengthening the curriculum and rebuilding schools,” he said.
According to the minister, teacher development forms a core part of the education reform agenda being implemented by the Ministry of Education.
He said the reforms aim to improve learning outcomes across Somalia by focusing on curriculum review, teacher capacity building, and school rehabilitation.
In recent months, the ministry has introduced changes intended to raise education standards and ensure that the system responds to the country’s social and economic needs, to provide children with a more structured and inclusive learning environment.
The federal government has also stated that communities emerging from Al-Shabaab control will receive special attention under the recruitment drive.
Officials say that deploying trained teachers to these areas is necessary to address years of interrupted schooling and limited access to education. By prioritising these communities, authorities hope to reduce disparities in access to education and support efforts to stabilise areas that were cut off from formal learning systems for long periods.
Somalia’s demand for teachers remains high as a result of decades of conflict that weakened public institutions and reduced the number of trained educators across the country.
Many schools continue to operate with limited staff, crowded classrooms, and the support of volunteers who lack formal training. These conditions have affected the quality of education and contributed to low learning outcomes, particularly in rural areas and regions that experienced prolonged insecurity.
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