Khartoum, June 16, 2026 (SUNA) — Minister of National Education, Dr. Al-Tohami Al-Zain Hajar held discussions with ministers and education directors from Al-Gezira, Sennar, and White Nile states, along with representatives of the Central Track, on a range of challenges facing the education process in the three states, in implementation of directives by the Prime Minister aimed at developing educational services and rehabilitating institutions affected by the war. The meeting, held on Tuesday at the ministry’s hall in Omdurman, focused on four main areas: rehabilitation of the school environment and maintenance of schools, classrooms, and offices; provision of school furniture; supply of textbooks; and addressing the shortage of teachers, as these represent the most pressing challenges to the stability of the education system in the three states. The Minister said Al-Gezira, Sennar, and White Nile states represent the heart of Sudan and the driving force of education in the country, noting that they were among the regions affected by the war and the resulting displacement and destruction of educational infrastructure. He added that the ministry is working to develop urgent and sustainable solutions to ensure a safe and motivating learning environment for both students and teachers. The Minister explained that the ministry has begun practical steps to address the shortage of textbooks by making use of state printing presses, in addition to efforts to provide school furniture, improve the learning environment, and address teacher shortages, stressing that education reform is a cornerstone of rebuilding Sudan. For his part, representative of the Central Track Ahmed Abdullah Jofun said the meeting came in response to Prime Ministerial directives to address urgent education challenges in the three states. He noted that the delegation presented detailed data on shortages in furniture, teachers, and textbooks, as well as damage to schools caused by the war. He added that the meeting brought important reassurances to the affected states, particularly regarding local printing of textbooks, improving school environments, and supporting and training teachers, noting that the coming period will witness practical steps to implement the agreed outcomes.BH/BH