Col Nurani Ali Dirir has over 30 years of experience in the Somali National Army. He was born in 1965 in Baraawe and is currently married and living in Mogadishu. He has received several military certifications from institutions in Somalia and Egypt between 1977 and 2012. His positions have included commanding companies and battalions, being a political officer, senior instructor, and head of security and weapons departments. He currently serves as a liaison officer between the Somali National Army and international partners.