Ibrahim Sheikh Muhyadin Addow
Major General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhyadin Addow, (born in 1960 Mogadishu, Somalia) is a Somali military general and Incumbent Chief of Defence Force Somali National Army.
Ibrahim Sheikh Muhyadin Addow | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Defence Force | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Odowaa Yusuf Rageh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Federal Government of Somalia |
| Branch/service | Somali National Army |
| Years of service | 1984–present |
| Rank | Major general |
Personal life
Major General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhyadin Addow was born in Mogadishu in 1960. He received his primary and secondary education at Hamar Jadid Primary and Secondary School in Mogadishu in 1977.[1]
In 1981, he received his high school certificate from Wajir High School in Mogadishu.
In the same year, 1981, he joined the training of officers at the Somali National Army Academy in Mogadishu and received his commission as Second Lieutenant in 1982.[2]
In 1984, he graduated from Academy and received the rank of First Lieutenant.
In 1986, he received junior staff college leadership training at the Somali National Army Academy and was promoted to the rank of Captain.[3]
In 1990, he took advanced training and was promoted to the rank of Major.
In the same year 1990, he graduated from the Language Institute of the Somali National Army.[4]
Career
During the collapse and civil war of 90's, he worked as a commissioned officer in various sections of the Somali National Army; eventually now reaching the rank of Commander-in-Chief.
He was also one of the athletes on the Wagad team.
In 2001, he worked as security advisor with the Transitional Government and was promoted to lieutenant colonel.[5]
In 2008, he was promoted as colonel and became the chairman of the committee for the security of the regional council of the Benadir region.[6]
In 2012–2014, he was the head of protocol for the president of the country.[7]
In 2014, he was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General and became the Commander of the Presidential Brigade.[8]
In 2019, he was promoted to the rank of Major General and became National Security Advisor to President of Somalia.
In 2023, he was appointed Chief of Defence Force of the Somali National Army.
Promotions
| Rank with Insignia in English and Somali | Year of Promotion | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Second Lieutenant (Xaddigle) | 1984 | |
| First Lieutenant (laba-Xiddigle) | 1984 | |
| Captain (Dhamme) | 1986 | |
| Major (Gashaanle) | 1990 | |
| Lieutenant Colonel (Gashaanle Dhexe) | 2001 | |
| Colonel (Dhexe) | 2008 | |
| Brigadier General (Sareeye Guuto) | 2014 | |
| Major General (Gashaanle Guuto) | 2019 |
References
- "Taliyaha Ciidanka Xoogga oo kormeeray xerada tababarka ee Turki-Som". Radio Muqdisho. 2023-10-22. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- Abdalla (2023-06-19). "New Commander Appointed to Lead Somali National Army". Somali National News Agency. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- "Somali troops take over security of Presidential and Parliament Houses from AU troops". www.hiiraan.com. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- "The Somalia cabinet names a new army commander. - Somali Magazine". 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- "Wasiirka Gaashaandhigga iyo Taliyaha Ciidanka Xoogga oo tababar u soo xiray ciidan cusub oo Danab ah - Universal Somali TV". universaltvsomali.net. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- "Waa Kuma Taliyaha Cusub Ee Xoogga Dalka Ee Maanta Xilka Lagu Wareejiyay?". Goobjoog (in Somali). 2023-06-24. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- "Somali army chief replaced amidst stalled war against Al-Shabaab – Radio Dalsan". www.radiodalsan.com. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- Daa'uud, Ilyaas (2023-06-19). "Jenaraal Ibraahim Sheekh Muxyadiin Caddoow oo loo magacaabay Taliyaha Ciidanka Xoogga dalka - Radio Risaala: Somali News Online". Retrieved 2024-01-08.