President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has made his first appointment since taking over the reins at Villa Somalia.
Mohamud appointed Hussein Sheikh to serve as the new Director of the State House.
Sheikh’s appointment takes effect immediately.
President Mohamud made the appointment on Monday, May 23 a few hours after attending the handing over ceremony at Villa Somalia.
Earlier in the day, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo handed over power to Mohamud.