A senior academic in the Department of Public Administration, Hibo Ilyas Ahmed holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Science, Malaysia. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from SIMAD University and a Diploma in Education from Banadir Teacher Training Institute. Her scholarly focus centers on local governance, comparative politics, public sector reform, and social welfare systems. With over eight years of experience in teaching and academic leadership, she has taught diverse courses such as Introduction to Political Science, Public Personnel Administration, and Organizational Behavior. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she plays an active role in curriculum development, academic forums, and student mentorship. She also supervises undergraduate research projects and is widely recognized for her dedication to advancing public administration education in Somalia.