Jigjiga (Dawan Africa) The Somali Regional State has marked another milestone in its efforts to combat unemployment and empower youth through vocational training, with over 800 students graduating from the Sultan Abdullahi Sultan Bade Vocational College in the city of Godey.
A total of 834 students received certificates in various disciplines during the college’s 20th graduation ceremony, reflecting the growing momentum behind skills-based education in the region. The graduates completed a mix of long-term and short-course vocational programs tailored to meet local market needs.
The event was attended by key regional figures, including Hussein Gaydh, Minister of the Office of Skills and Job Creation, as well as officials from Shabelle Zone, the Mayor of Godey, college administrators, community elders, and other dignitaries.
This ceremony is the second such graduation held within a week in the Somali Regional State. On June 8, over 900 students graduated from vocational programs in Dhagahbur, specializing in fields such as mechanics, agriculture, and livestock management. Together, the two ceremonies have produced 1,771 vocational graduates in just one week.
Regional authorities emphasize that scaling up vocational training is critical to addressing youth unemployment and improving livelihoods. “Skills are the key to life in this era,” said one official at the ceremony, highlighting the administration’s commitment to sustainable, skills-based job creation.
The Somali Regional State continues to prioritize technical and vocational education as part of its broader economic development strategy, aiming to equip young people with the tools they need to build productive and self-reliant futures.
