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In a major milestone for state-building and governance in Hirshabelle State, the Somali president inaugurates new Hirshabelle parliament and security ministry buildings in Jowhar to strengthen administrative capacity across central Somalia. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud presided over the ribbon-cutting ceremony in the regional capital alongside Hirshabelle State President Ali Gudlawe Hussein, federal cabinet ministers, regional lawmakers, and local community representatives. The dual facility launch reflects ongoing national efforts to build permanent institutional infrastructure capable of supporting decentralized administration, law enforcement coordination, and legislative activities.
The newly constructed parliamentary complex provides modern assembly chambers, committee rooms, and administrative suites designed to enhance legislative debate and policy formulation for Hirshabelle lawmakers. Adjacent to the assembly hall, the newly established Ministry of Security headquarters provides centralized operational spaces for regional defense officials, intelligence agencies, and police commanders. State representatives emphasized that housing legislative and security entities within modern facilities will streamline administrative operations, improve inter-agency communication, and support broader stabilization efforts across the Middle Shabelle and Hiiraan regions.
During his key address at the inauguration ceremony, the head of state highlighted that establishing functional state infrastructure remains a vital pillar of national recovery and security sector reform. The Somali president commended regional authorities for completing the capital development projects despite ongoing operational challenges across frontline districts. Federal leadership noted that strengthening state institutions in Jowhar creates a solid foundation for delivering public services, managing regional security operations, and reinforcing public confidence in legitimate state authorities.
As the Somali president inaugurates new Hirshabelle parliament and security ministry buildings in Jowhar, federal and state officials reaffirmed their joint commitment to accelerating joint security initiatives. Regional leaders stressed that the security ministry’s upgraded facilities will immediately serve as a nerve center for coordinating counter-insurgency operations and maintaining public order across riverine communities. Moving forward, the government plans to continue expanding institutional infrastructure projects to solidify governance frameworks and support long-term regional stability throughout the state.