In a landmark move for inclusion, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has officially opened a barrier-free entrance, ensuring persons with limited mobility can now access its services without hindrance.
To inaugurate the new ramp and widened doorway, Director-General Mr. Mohamed Hassan Saleban personally welcomed athlete and disability rights campaigner Mr. Abdirisak Shabeel inside the building. This was the first time a wheelchair user could enter the Ministry’s main offices independently.
“This simple ramp is a powerful symbol of progress,” said DG Saleban. “It means that every citizen can now walk—or roll—into any government office to be served quickly and with dignity.”
Mr. Shabeel, who had long advocated for such changes, expressed his appreciation: “I thank the Minister, the DG, and the entire team for their decisive action. They have shown that when leadership listens, real change happens.”
The Ministry has announced an ambitious plan to replicate this model, installing similar ramps across all its regional offices within the next 90 days.
