Ministry of Transport & Civil Aviation

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Minister of Transport & Civil Aviation

H.E. Fardowsa Osman Egal

Current Minister of Transport & Civil Aviation (MoTCA) of the Federal Government of Somalia.  Honorable Fardowsa Osman Egal is a Somali politician and a committed and passionate public servant. She is currently serving as a Member of Somali Federal Parliament. Between 2019 – 2022, Honorable Egal served as the state minister at Ministry of Labor, Youth and Sports of Puntland State of Somalia. Honorable Egal has over 15 years experience of public service both in Somalia and in the United States. She has Masters of Public Administration and Political Science and Bachelor of Human Services and Public Administration. As a State Minister of Labour, Honorable Egal, led the civil service reform in Puntland.

Experience

August,2022 – Ongoing: FEDERAL MINISTER, MoTCA, SOMALIA

  • Shaping the aviation and transportation sector in Somalia.
  • Improving the Somali Civil aviation systems and security.
  • Planning and developing the country’s road network and infrastructure.

2019-2022: State Minister at Ministry of Labor, Youth and Sports of Puntland State of Somalia

  • I led the Puntland civil service reform where we succeeded in creating and enforcing 15 different policies, procedures, functions, and best practices for Puntland Department of Labor. From Civil Servant Recruitment, Biometric registration, Pay and Grading, And Pension/retirement. She also succeeded in establishing the Puntland Institute of Public Administration Management (IPAM). Fardowsa was the lead for all intergovernmental Projects and the World Bank projects for Ministry of Labor.

2022 – 2026: House of the people of the Federal Republic of Somalia

  • Elected to represent the District of Galdogob, Mudug, Somalia. I am passionate about actively participating in the legislative agenda to champion social and human services particularly in education and youth empowerment.

2008 – 2018: Community/education Liaison at Minneapolis Public Schools

  • Accountable for the delivery of high-quality professional services in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of the organization
  • Providing consulting services working with public schools and parents to ensure that all curriculum meets State and federal standards.
  • Working with the institute to find holistic solutions for new refugee arrivals in the State.

Education

  • Master of Public Administration and Political Science:2016-2018:Minnesota State University,Minneapolis, United States
  • Bachelor of Human Services and Public Administration:2011-2015:Metropolitan State University, Minneapolis, United States
  • Associate of Arts:2009-2011:Minneapolis Community & Technical College Minneapolis, United States

Personal

About Him

  • Making time for family and friends
  • Passionate about creating opportunities for young people
  • Finding peace and prosperity through sports
  • Ending poverty by educating the masses

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Business Transformation
  • Political Strategist

Languages

  • English
  • Somali

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