Khartoum, June 22, 2026 (SUNA) — Minister of National Education Dr. Al-Tohami Al-Zain Hajar on Monday inspected the marking centres for Sudanese secondary school examinations in Khartoum State, accompanied by the Undersecretary of the Ministry Dr. Ahmed Khalifa Omar, Khartoum State Wali Ahmed Othman Hamza, and Director of Sudan Examinations Mua’tasim Ali Al-Sheikh.  The delegation reviewed the progress of marking operations, the services provided, and the adequacy of the working environment for participating teachers. In remarks to teachers, the Minister said the return of examination control and marking activities to Khartoum represents a victory for education and a signal of the return of life and stability to the capital. He announced the imminent completion of teachers’ financial entitlements, alongside ongoing efforts to improve salaries and living conditions. Dr. Al-Tohami praised the significant role played by male and female teachers in ensuring the stability of the education process and the successful conduct of Sudanese secondary school examinations over the past three years, describing the examinations as a “national epic” in which all Sudanese participated and which was led with dedication by teachers. He also commended the Armed Forces for their sacrifices that contributed to the return of educational institutions to Khartoum, conveying greetings from Prime Minister Professor Kamil Al-Tayib Idris and his interest in education and teachers’ issues. He reaffirmed that teachers are a top priority for the Ministry, noting that a specialized committee is working to finalize the disbursement of allowances, grants, and arrears, in parallel with state-level efforts to improve salaries and living conditions for teachers. The Education Minister further disclosed arrangements to hold a national education conference involving educators, experts, and academics to discuss various education issues, including curricula, school environments, and teachers’ affairs. He also noted that work on the Teachers’ Hospital project has exceeded 80 percent completion, alongside plans to establish a support portfolio to enhance teachers’ stability across the states. The Minister commended the efforts of Khartoum State Government in preparing the working and accommodation environment, noting that it had provided 51 accommodation centres for marking staff and 11 marking centres, in addition to housing arrangements for control room personnel. He added that more than 8,000 teachers are involved in examination control, marking, and grading. During the visit, the Minister listened to teachers’ needs and observations regarding workflow, affirming the Ministry’s commitment to addressing all challenges and providing an enabling environment for completing marking operations. For his part, Khartoum State Wali Ahmed Othman Hamza said hosting the secondary school examination marking process in Khartoum sends clear messages that the state has become safe and stable, praising the Ministry’s efforts to restore educational activities to the capital. He added that teachers have continued to fulfil their national mission despite the challenges imposed by the war, affirming the state government’s continued support for teachers’ issues, the creation of an enabling educational environment, coordination with the federal government to address employment entitlements, and the rehabilitation of damaged schools to ensure the completion of the education process and the announcement of exam results under the best possible conditions.BH/BH