Khartoum: Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Preparing the Environment for Citizens’ Return to Khartoum State, Lt. Gen. Eng. Ibrahim Jabir, has directed the specialized subcommittees to intensify efforts to complete the remaining tasks in the sectors of electricity, water, health, and environmental sanitation.
According to Sudan News Agency, Gen. Ibrahim Jabir, while chairing the committee’s 10th meeting, called on the Ministry of Finance to expedite the remaining payments related to the electricity sector. He emphasized the importance of providing electricity to public service sites, police stations, and the new government ministries as part of the first phase projects.
Gen. Jabir acknowledged the willingness of the Sudanese Businessmen and Employers Federation to cooperate with the government sector. The federation is set to contribute by providing transformers, waste collection equipment, and tools for environmental sanitation.
He also highlighted the significance of developing Khartoum State’s financial system by adopting electronic collection and payment systems to achieve financial inclusion. Furthermore, he praised the efforts of workers in various service sectors and the role of media outlets and journalists in supporting the nation’s recovery and facilitating the return of citizens to their homes.
Federal Minister of Finance Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim, who participated in the meeting via Zoom, reiterated his ministry’s commitment to covering all expenses needed by the committees to ensure a dignified return of Khartoum State citizens.
Meanwhile, heads of the committees on energy, electricity, health sector reform, environmental sanitation, water supply, and media presented their monthly reports. These reports highlighted significant improvements in the provision of basic services and the recovery of economic sectors.