Inauguration of the Second Phase of Dormitory Reconstruction… and Launch of the Third Phase Sponsored by the NSWF
In a move reflecting the accelerated efforts to reconstruct higher education institutions and restore normalcy to the capital, Prime Minister Professor Kamil Idris inaugurated the Martyr Suad Tambal Dormitory at the Martyrs’ Complex on Wednesday, along with seven other dormitories in Khartoum State. This is part of the second phase of the project to rehabilitate residential complexes belonging to the National Students Welfare Fund (NSWF), in preparation for the start of the academic year on August 1st.
The inauguration took place in the presence of several ministers from the Government of Hope and state officials, within the framework of a plan aimed at rehabilitating the infrastructure of university housing, thus creating a suitable environment to accommodate more than 300,000 students during the 2026-2027 academic year.
The Prime Minister affirmed that these achievements represent practical proof of the state’s transition from promises to implementation, stating that the reopening of the Martyr Suad Tambal dormitory and seven other dormitories is “a statement of deeds, not words,” embodying the state’s will to rebuild what the war destroyed.
Idris described the dormitory’s rehabilitation as a “miracle,” noting that the government is celebrating the second phase of the student housing complex reconstruction project, considering it a priority in the national recovery phase.
He added that Sudan is currently engaged in a battle for reconstruction and development, a battle no less important than the armed forces’ battle to restore security. He emphasized that these projects carry a clear message that Khartoum has recovered and that its educational institutions are gradually resuming their roles.
He said that dormitories are not merely buildings, but rather environments for knowledge creation and enlightenment, and spaces for preparing the generations that will lead Sudan’s future. He affirmed the government’s continued commitment to implementing reconstruction projects and announced the launch of the third phase of dormitory rehabilitation under the auspices of the NSWF. In another part of his speech, the Prime Minister praised the victories achieved by the Armed Forces and the Joint Forces in the North Kordofan region, emphasizing that the stability of the security situation is the cornerstone for the success of reconstruction programs and the restoration of services. He also commended Head of the Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, noting that the country is moving towards the complete restoration of security in Darfur and Kordofan.
For his part, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Ahmed Mudawi Musa, announced the completion of preparations for the start of the new academic year, confirming that universities are preparing to receive more than 300,000 students. This necessitates providing university housing and rehabilitating dormitories that were damaged during the war.
He explained that the opening of the student housing complexes represents a pivotal step in stabilizing the educational process, pointing out that the Prime Minister’s participation in the opening reflects the state’s commitment to creating a suitable environment for students and sends a reassuring message that the return of universities is now a reality. The Minister indicated that the Ministry of Higher Education will continue to support the NSWF in cooperation with state institutions and community organizations to ensure the completion of the rehabilitation of all student housing complexes. This will provide a stable learning environment that contributes to raising academic achievement and fostering scientific excellence.
For his part, the Secretary-General of the NSWF, Dr. Ahmed Hamza, stated that the second phase included the opening of the Martyr Suad Tambal dormitory and seven other housing complexes designated for female students from Khartoum State. He emphasized that the project represents the beginning of a new phase in revitalizing university housing after the extensive damage it sustained during the war.
He explained that rebuilding the dormitories is one of the biggest challenges facing the Fund during the recovery phase. He pointed out that investing in education is the true investment in Sudan’s future, and that the goal is to create housing complexes of higher quality and safety than those that existed before the war.
He added that the Fund is working to implement reconstruction projects using Sudanese expertise and labor, according to modern standards that provide decent housing and an environment conducive to creativity and academic excellence. This will contribute to student stability and support the advancement of higher education in the coming phase. The opening of the second phase of the dormitory rehabilitation project comes at a time when the government is intensifying its efforts to restart state institutions and restore basic services in the capital, as university housing is one of the most important requirements for resuming studies and the return of universities to their full activity, which strengthens the path of recovery and reconstruction in Sudan.