Khartoum: Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Lt. General (Eng.) Ibrahim Jabir, announced his sponsorship of the costs of sending four young participants in a workshop on youth opportunities in financing for the reconstruction of Khartoum State to South Asia. The purpose is to learn from pioneering experiences in the management of small and medium-sized enterprises.
According to Sudan News Agency, Lt. General Jabir, while addressing the opening session of the workshop attended by Khartoum State Wali Ahmed Osman Hamza, members of his government, and representatives of banks and financial institutions, directed all banks to open windows for microfinance. This initiative aims at utilizing frozen balances and substantial profits achieved through networking. He affirmed that the committee tasked with creating a conducive environment for citizens’ return to Khartoum is progressing steadily, noting that the capital is now 100% secure.
Lt. General Jabir highlighted ongoing efforts in power generation, electricity transmission lines, water, education, and primary health services. He emphasized that distribution will be completed soon with the arrival of transformers. The TSC member underscored the committee’s commitment to supporting youth and graduates affected by the war, urging them to uphold national values and enhance their intellectual capacities for reconstruction and development.
He commended the Committee for Supporting Small and Family Projects for its focus on developing beneficiaries’ skills to ensure the success of projects. He stressed the importance of financing as a tool to eradicate poverty through job creation and comprehensive economic and social development. The government is fully committed to adopting and implementing the workshop’s outcomes and recommendations in partnership with private sector companies and public institutions. He expressed confidence that Sudan will regain its greatness and dignity through its economic potential and rich cultural heritage.
Khartoum State Wali Ahmed Osman Hamza noted that his government has transitioned from armed conflict to reconstruction. The Committee for Supporting Small and Family Projects has prepared a three-month plan to compensate graduates and women’s associations affected by the war. He stated that the state government has eliminated security breaches and is working to restore health, education, and sanitation services, as well as the psychological rehabilitation of war-affected individuals. Additionally, efforts continue to locate those missing under forced disappearance.