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Most Successful Somalis in North America!!!

Postby guhad122 » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:39 pm

When you think you have seen or read all about the few most successful Somalis in North America, someone like this Dr. Omer dude comes out of nowhere. The guy came to the US in 1970s and earned his PHD in 1986. What strikes me the most about Dr. Omer is that he was the chief of staff of DC mayor. Basically the dude oversaw a budget over 5 billion Dollars. Remember that the easiest route when you get your PHD is to be professor. Being a chief of staff in a environment like that requires people skills, excellent communication skills, and above all politics. You are basically running the show!!!

The Samatar brothers, Abdiweli, Said Samatar, Kusow and few other Somalis who hold PHD degrees have chose the easier route; college professors.

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Here are some remarks about Dr. Omer!
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August 15, 2001: Dr. Abdusalam Omer, PhD, recently retired Chief of Staff to the Mayor of the District of Columbia.


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It is with great pleasure that NARPAC recognizes Abdusalam Omer, PhD for his extraordinary efforts to restore pride in America's capital city.

For nine years, Dr. Omer has held increasingly important roles in shaping the future of the District of Columbia. First as a senior budget analyst and team leader, then as Chief Financial Officer for the troubled DC Public Schools, then for two years as Deputy Chief Finance Officer, restructuring and balancing DC's runaway budget. Finally, for two grueling years as Chief of Staff, he faced the bureaucracy inside, and endless claimants on DC energies from the outside: Congress; Federal Agencies; City Council; Control Board; and activists.

A key member of DC's dedicated band of reformers, Dr. Omer brought competence, compassion, and high standards to all his tasks. He understood government's obligation to listen to, and serve the people of the city -- starting with its young and disadvantaged. He saw government as people too, with needs, hopes and goals. He was mentor, catalyst, devil's advocate, task master. His friend, the Mayor, has praised his passion and integrity. Dr. Omer deserves the gratitude of the people of DC, the Greater Washington Metro Area, and all across America who want to be proud of their nation's capital city.

Thank you, Dr. Omer, and Godspeed in your future endeavors.
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Re: Most Successful Somalis in North America!!!

Postby Tanker » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:43 pm

I am so happy that he is our new central bank director :blessed:

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Re: Most Successful Somalis in North America!!!

Postby Hibonuraa » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:45 pm

:up: masha allah


Ilaahay ha uu naxariisto Said Meygaag Samatar

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Re: Most Successful Somalis in North America!!!

Postby guhad122 » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:46 pm

With academic and career achiements like that, I wonder how we never heard about him. The Chief of Staff for the DC Mayor? Are you kidding me?

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Re: Most Successful Somalis in North America!!!

Postby Tanker » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:47 pm

I think he should be made the finance minister of Somalia :whew:

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Re: Most Successful Somalis in North America!!!

Postby Tanker » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:50 pm

With academic and career achiements like that, I wonder how we never heard about him. The Chief of Staff for the DC Mayor? Are you kidding me?
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Re: Most Successful Somalis in North America!!!

Postby hydrogen » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:53 pm

Soon we'll see new and beautiful Somali shillings :stylin:

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Re: Most Successful Somalis in North America!!!

Postby Basra- » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:53 pm

guhad


Is Dr Omer--your inaa adeer? R u the same qabil???? U seem hopelessly inlove with him, even though the old man is in his 60s. :mindblown: The brief rave review of his dedication to his professional work, does not mention his marital status. Should we assume, the phd holding Doctor has no wife and children? Then, should we also assume he is part of the high population number of down low black homosexual in DC???? (which incidentally, has the highest HIV rates, next to Atlanta, which, yeah, incidentally also holds high black population. lol) :roll:

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Re: Most Successful Somalis in North America!!!

Postby FarhanYare » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:55 pm

basra,
waa reer minahopless so you should know wat qabiil he is

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Re: Most Successful Somalis in North America!!!

Postby Basra- » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:58 pm

faraax


miaaah! :o Dr Omeri is isaaq like u? Habar awal miah? :dj:

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Re: Most Successful Somalis in North America!!!

Postby FarhanYare » Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:05 pm

faraax


miaaah! :o Dr Omeri is isaaq like u? Habar awal miah? :dj:
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Re: Most Successful Somalis in North America!!!

Postby original dervish » Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:11 pm

Basra dear.....I think he is reer Borama.

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Re: Most Successful Somalis in North America!!!

Postby MrSinister » Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:10 pm

what is his qabil? if he is hawiye or isaaq, he was probably an affirmative action hiree.

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Re: Most Successful Somalis in North America!!!

Postby Somalistan » Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:35 pm

Ok. Good for him. I am sure there are Somalis out there that are as successful if not more successful.

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Re: Most Successful Somalis in North America!!!

Postby Navy9 » Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:09 pm

I know Dr Abdelsalam, a very nice gentleman; he used to work for UNDP, i don't know if he left there or not.
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