Office of National Security

The Office of National Security (ONS) focuses primarily on providing strategic guidance, support, and coordination on matters of the national security of Somalia. Therefore, the ONS takes a lead role in improving the coordination and integration of security efforts among government ministries and agencies to ensure political control, promote accountability, and build confidence and trust in the security sector.

Mandate of ONS

Secretariat

Serve as the Secretariat for the NSC andSecurity and Justice Sub-committee of the Council of Ministers.

Advisory

Provide national security-related strategic, policy, and technical advisory to the NSC, CoM, and other relevant institutions.

Coordination

Responsible for the overall coordination of National Security matters and institutions at federal and state levels.

Engagement

Handle engagements on national security issues with both local and international actors.

Mission & Vision

Vision

For a stable and prosperous Somalia at peace with itself and the rest of the world

Mission

To rebuild Somalia security agencies and institutions to the highest sustainable standards to preserve Somalia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of its peoples

Leadership

Hussein Sheikh Ali

Hussein Sheikh Ali

National Security Advisor

The Office of National Security is led by the National Security Advisor who is appointed by the president. They are responsible for the overall running of the office.

Hussein Sheikh Ali

Hussein Sheikh Ali

National Security Advisor

The Office of National Security is led by the National Security Advisor who is appointed by the president. They are responsible for the overall running of the office.