Finance Minister Participates in First Meeting of Committee to Provide Requirements for Gezira Scheme Operations

In the context of ongoing government efforts to support the agricultural sector and enhance production capacity, the first meeting of the Committee to Provide Requirements for Gezira Scheme Operations was held at the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Dr. Ismat Qureshi Abdullah, and attended by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Jibril Ibrahim, the Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, the Minister of Digital Transformation and Communications, the Governor of Gezira State, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sudan, the Governor of the Gezira Scheme, and a number of other officials and relevant stakeholders.

The meeting discussed ways to provide the necessary resources for the Gezira Scheme operation for the agricultural season, ensuring the smooth flow of production and the achievement of the project’s economic and developmental goals, given its status as one of the most important strategic agricultural projects in the country.

Participants emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination between government agencies and relevant financial and technical institutions to provide the project’s needs in a timely manner. This will contribute to increased productivity, support food security, and enhance the agricultural sector’s contribution to the national economy.

The meeting also addressed several proposals and practical measures related to financing agricultural inputs and providing the necessary services for a successful agricultural season. It was agreed to continue coordination and follow-up through the committee to ensure the implementation of the agreed-upon outputs and recommendations.