I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB), a Master’s degree in Law (LLM), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial Engineering which I obtained in 1984. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in Commercial Law, which further builds upon my previous qualifications.

During my career, I have gained valuable experience both in and outside of academia. My tenure as a Member of Parliament in the Somaliland House of Representatives spanned over 15 years, during which I made meaningful contributions to the legislative process and was instrumental in the enactment of several pivotal laws pertaining to finance and commerce. Among the noteworthy legislations I played a key role in implementing were the Business Licensing Act, Company Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act, Central Bank Act, Islamic Banks Act, and more than 60 other laws that covered a broad spectrum of issues, including natural resources, environmental concerns, and national security.

Throughout my tenure in parliament, I had the privilege of leading two pivotal committees. For a span of three years, I held the position of Chairperson for the Public Accounts Committee, and for over eight years, I served as the Chairperson for the Natural Resources and Environment Committee.

In addition to my legislative experience, I have had the privilege of serving as a bank officer at the Somali Commercial and Credit Bank of Somalia during the 1980s. Furthermore, I was appointed as the Director of Banking Operations for Somaliland’s Central Bank from 1994 to 2002. These roles allowed me to utilize my financial expertise in overseeing and managing critical banking and monetary policies within the country..

I have been a Business and Finance laws lecturer at various institutions in Somaliland, and currently teach Corporate and Business Law at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Somaliland (ICPAS).

I am proud to say that I have successfully completed several Training for Trainers programs, with my most recent being BRIDGE TfT (https://bridge-project.org/) in May 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. These training programs have equipped me with the necessary skills to confidently train and mentor individuals in various professional settings.

Finally, as a member of the Somaliland Lawyers’ Bar Association, I practice law in Hargeisa, specializing in business and finance.