Education, Social Welfare and Family Affairs

EDUCATION, SOCIAL WELFARE AND FAMILY AFFAIRS

The Department includes the following; Vocational Training, Early Childhood Education, Gender & Women Empowerment, Culture, Social Welfare and Family Affairs, Youth, Sports & Talent. .

Sector Goals:

  • Ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development education, care and pre-primary education.
  • Ensure all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education.
  • Enhance access to vocational and technical training, including tertiary and university education.
  • Enhance sports and talent development.
  • Enhance social protection for the poor and most vulnerable members of the community.
  • Promote gender equity.
  • Promote, revitalize and development of all aspects of culture, heritage, library and family affairs.

Mission

To provide, promote and coordinate quality education and training in relation to socio-cultural and economic development of the county and empowerment of vulnerable and marginalized groups.

Vision

A cohesive society where all persons enjoy equal rights in education, sports, economic opportunities and a high quality of life.

 

  • County Executive – Ahmed Mohamed Wardere
  • Chief Officer –  Education and Early Childhood Development – Habiiba Hussin Abdi.
  • Chief Officer – Vocational and Technical Training, Culture, Social Services, Gender and Family Affairs  -Fatuma Olow Ali.
  • Chief Officer –  Youth, Sport and Talent – Adanweli Hashi Abdullahi.