Strategic Engagement with the Embassy of Sweden

The National Leadership Academy Somalia (NLA) hosted a delegation from the Embassy of Sweden, led by H.E. Hans Henric Lundqvist, Ambassador of Sweden to Somalia, for an engagement focused on the Academy’s work, institutional progress, and ongoing leadership development initiatives.

The delegation was received by NLA Executive Director Ms. Hodhan Noor Abdi, who provided an overview of the Academy’s programmes, strategic plans, ongoing activities, and progress in advancing leadership development in Somalia.

As part of the engagement, the delegation toured the Academy’s facilities, including the Guest House, which is currently under construction. The tour offered an opportunity to showcase NLA’s developing infrastructure and its efforts to establish an enabling environment for leadership programmes and institutional engagements.

The visit concluded with a tree-planting session at the Academy, symbolising a shared commitment to sustainability, growth, and building a stronger future for Somalia.

The delegation commended NLA’s efforts and progress in advancing leadership development and strengthening institutional capacity in the country. The engagement provided an opportunity to strengthen institutional relations and explore shared interests in supporting Somalia’s leadership development agenda.