Khartoum: Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris chaired a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the National Fund for Student Welfare, attended by key ministers including Minister of Federal Governance and Rural Development Mohamed Kortikaila Saleh, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Ahmed Modawi Musa, Minister of Industry and Trade Ms. Mahasin Yagoub, Minister of Education and National Orientation Dr. Al-Tohami Al-Zein Hagar, and Secretary-General of the National Fund for Student Welfare Dr. Ahmed Hamza Al-Amin.
According to Sudan News Agency, during the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized the necessity of developing programs and strategies in collaboration with relevant entities to create productive projects for students. These initiatives are aimed at improving students' financial conditions and achieving the desired academic stability.
Dr. Kamil Idris also highlighted the importance of leveraging successful regional and international experiences in productive projects and programs. He advocated for activating strategic partnerships with the private sector to support student projects, while emphasizing the principles of transparency and continuous evaluation to enhance the Fund's performance and enable it to fulfill its mission effectively.
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Ahmed Modawi Musa addressed the need to expand student welfare services in a manner that prepares the educational environment. He underscored the significance of utilizing student capacities in Fund-affiliated productive projects to ensure the sustainability of resources.
The meeting further reviewed the National Fund for Student Welfare's efforts over the past period and discussed future plans aimed at enhancing student care and services, with a focus on coordination with all relevant state institutions.