Mogadishu Mayor Thabit Abdi Mohamed on Tuesday  appointed  15 District Commissioners for Banaadir region  including 5 women .

This is the highest number of women to be appointed district commissioners by the adminsitration since Somalia gained its independence.

Zainab Xaabsey , Zainab Wehliye , Rodo Olad , Basma Shakeeti and Munika has been appointed  district commissioners of  Shingaani, Boondheere, Wardhiigely, Waaberi and Shibis

Upon his appointment Mayor Thabit Abdi Mohamed  had pledged sweeping changes in the administration of Benaadir region and the country’s capital Mogadishu including opportunities to leadership for women.