Married to a nurse, Sayid Ahmed and his wife live and raise four beautiful children in Northeast Edmonton.
Sayid dedicated his life to public service. He has over 10 years of civil service experience. He is currently an Acting Senior Director at the Government of Alberta’s Department of Health working to improve our province’s health care system.
Sayid also worked for the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta as Policy Development Manager, Senior Policy Advisor and Economist, where he brought meaningful changes to a range of social policies and implemented innovative citizen-centric initiatives that improved the lives of many ordinary Albertans.
Sayid grew up in Somalia, Africa, where he lived much of his life in abject poverty, civil war and famine, but never doubted his ability to make life better for himself and others. His parents instilled in him the importance of personal and social responsibility. They taught him that life is about choices and to work hard to better his life and the lives of those around him.
Today, Sayid holds Honors BA in Economics from Uganda and MA in Economics from the University of Ottawa. He chose to pursue studying economics to gain a deeper understanding on how the economy works and how to create conditions for economic growth.
Sayid is concerned for the wellbeing of our society as a whole. That is why Sayid Ahmed is seeking to become your Member of the Legislative Assembly, your voice in our Province’s Legislature for the constituency of Edmonton-Decore.
Sayid loves this province. It is where he got his shot in life and it is his dream to help his fellow citizens to realize their aspirations too. And to do so in the most pragmatic, least partisan ways possible. Sayid wants to ensure that Albertans have a strong and stable government, made of leaders who understand their responsibility to our future, who have the humility and respect to recognize the many challenges Albertans face, and a commitment to leading Alberta to a brighter tomorrow.
Sayid is here to tell you that he stands with you. He understands the challenges every Albertan faces, as he has faced them himself. He understands the burdens you carry, as he has carried them himself; suffering through poverty; trying to get an education; a job; trying to build a family; all while facing the constant onslaught of obstacles that life throws at you along the way.
Sayid doesn’t want anyone to feel alienated, he wants everyone to see this wonderful province the way he does; a prosperous place, with unlimited opportunity, full of diverse, freethinking people who desire leadership that can support their needs, while aiding them in acquiring what they want in life.
Sayid’s experience within government provides him insight on how to ensure the Alberta advantage continues. He believes we have to change our political culture and government culture so they are responsive to everyday Albertans and not special interests, not the lobbyists, but focused on what makes life better for all Albertans.