About Us

🎯 Our Mandate

The Ministry of Youth and Sports holds the official mandate from the South West State government to develop, protect and empower youth and sports across Bay, Bakool and Lower Shabelle regions.

🧭 Vision

An empowered, self-reliant youth actively contributing to South West State development, and a sports sector reaching national and international standards.

🚀 Mission

To design and deliver inclusive policies, programs and services for all youth — especially women and underserved groups — and to advance sports through training, investment and partnership with other institutions.

⭐ Core Values

Integrity
Collaboration & partnership
Equality and inclusion
Accountability & results
Continuous effort

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Ministry Leadership

Mowliid Xasan Xuseen

Minister of Youth and Sports

Mohamed Adan Ali

Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports

[Magaca Agaasimaha Guud]

Director General

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Organizational Structure

Minister

Director General

Youth Development & Empowerment Department

Sports Development Department

Youth Organizations & Civil Society Department

Planning, Policy & Research Department

Administration & Finance Department

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Our History

2014

The Ministry of Youth and Sports, South West State, was established following the formation of the regional government, operating from its headquarters in Baidoa. Since then, the ministry has developed training programs, sports infrastructure projects, and partnerships with NGOs, UN agencies and the federal government.

Today

The ministry continues to roll out new programs, build sports facilities, and strengthen partnerships with international institutions.