Sudan's Minister of Education for Gezira State, Abdullah Abulkaram, has clarified that he did not issue an order to halt a training session organized by the Federal Ministry of Education in collaboration with the British Cultural Council. The program aimed to train 50 teachers and educators, but Abulkaram claimed he was not informed of changes that reduced the number of participants to 30. He stated that his sudden departure from the training site was a protest against these modifications.
According to Abulkaram, the initial list of participants consisted of 50 individuals, including teachers and educators from the secondary school level. However, he was not notified when the list was revised to include only 30 participants, comprising 28 teachers and two educational supervisors. The revised list only included individuals from the greater Medani area and southern Gezira, excluding other localities within the state.
Abulkaram expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of coordination and communication regarding the changes to the participant list. He emphasized that the alterations caused disappointment among secondary school teachers who had been previously nominated by the state's secondary education department. The minister's departure was prompted by his objection to the changes, which he was not consulted on.
In a previous report, the training program's international trainer, Omar Al-Senousi, stated that the education minister had dismissed one of the trainees on Tuesday. However, Abulkaram's statement denies any involvement in expelling participants or halting the training program. Instead, he attributes his exit to the unauthorized changes made to the participant list.
The training program, organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and the British Cultural Council, aims to enhance the skills of educators in Sudan. The program's details and objectives were not explicitly stated, but it is clear that the changes to the participant list caused controversy and disagreement among the stakeholders.
Abulkaram's statement highlights the importance of communication and coordination between different levels of education administration. The incident underscores the need for transparent decision-making processes, especially when it comes to programs that affect the careers and development of educators.
The incident has sparked debate about the management of education programs in Sudan, with some questioning the decision-making processes within the Ministry of Education. The British Cultural Council's involvement in the training program adds an international dimension to the controversy, highlighting the need for clarity and accountability in collaborative initiatives.
Key points
- Sudan's Education Minister clarifies his abrupt exit from a training session, citing unauthorized changes to the participant list.
- The incident highlights communication gaps and controversy surrounding education programs in Sudan.
- The training program, organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and the British Cultural Council, aims to enhance educators' skills.
