[1][2][3][4] He was born in Borama, Awdal, and belongs to the Bahabr Muse (Bahabar Muuse), Mahamed 'Ase (Maxamed Case) section of the Gadabursi (Gadabuursi) or Samaron (Samaroon) clan.

In his early years he went to the elementary and intermediate schools in Borama and Amud, Somalia.

After he finished his education at the University of Massachusetts he went back to the capital of the Somali Democratic Republic or Somalia and started his career by joining the Ministry of Planning (1965–1968).

[5] Excelling in his work he managed to become the Director-General of the Ministry of Planning (April 1970 – March 1973), which he served as for 3 years.

[6] Later on he also came to serve his country as Director-General of the Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Ranges (March 1973 – Dec. 1974), Secretary of State or Minister for Tourism and National Parks.