South Carolina H 3977: Mustafa Sheikh- Black history month

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2025-2026 Bill 3977 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 13, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3977

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor MUSTAFA YASIN SHEIKH, DIRECTOR 
GENERAL of the NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY in SOMALIA, and to 
congratulate him on his successful service to his country.

Whereas, Mustafa Yasin 
Sheikh has led the National Communications Authority of Somalia (NCA) as director 
general since 2022, securing a seat for Somalia on the International Advisory 
Body for Submarine Cable Resilience and reinforcing its role in global digital 
infrastructure security. He spearheaded Somalia's first National Emergency 
Telecommunications Plan (NETP) and launched the ICT Regulatory Transformational 
Strategy and Roadmap, aligning the country's telecom sector with international 
best practices; and

Whereas, a champion of 
cybersecurity and regulatory excellence, Mr. Sheikh has led the NCA to attain 
ISO 27001:2022 for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and ISO 
27701:2019 for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS), enhancing 
Somalia's credibility in digital governance. His efforts have deepened regional 
partnerships through East African Communications Organization (EACO) membership 
and facilitated Somalia's Second National Cybersecurity Forum. Through 
strategic initiatives, he has advanced internet governance, spectrum 
management, and digital inclusion, particularly empowering over seventy young 
women through ICT training programs; and

Whereas, his keen leadership 
has given Somalia presence in the global telecommunications landscape and 
secured Somalia's participation in the Inclusive Early Warning System 
Initiative (EWS4All), using technology for disaster preparedness and emergency 
response. By fostering innovation, regulatory integrity, and international 
collaboration, he is shaping a competitive digital ecosystem. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize 
and honor Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, Director General of the National Communications 
Authority in Somalia, and congratulate him on his successful service to his 
country.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Mustafa Yasin Sheikh.

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