The government of Gezira state in Sudan has taken a significant step towards completing the 50km Tati-Almueilg-Abou Ashar road by including it in the state's 2027 budget. This move is expected to boost the region's economy and facilitate the transportation of goods and services. The road project has been a long-standing priority for the local community, and its completion is anticipated to have a positive impact on the region's development.
Gezira state's Wali (Governor), Professor Tahir Ibrahim Al-Khair, has announced that 2027 will be a year dedicated to road projects in the state. During a meeting with a delegation from the Almueilg region, led by Lieutenant General Awad Al-Karim Ali Saeed Jah Allah, the Wali directed that urgent measures be taken to address the road's condition. The meeting was attended by officials from the Gezira project management and the Ministry of Urban Planning.
The Wali emphasized the state's support for popular initiatives aimed at completing the road project. The Gezira project management has expressed its readiness to contribute to the project's implementation and coordination with the Ministry of Finance, given the road's significant productive and economic importance. This collaborative approach is expected to expedite the project's completion and ensure its success.
Sudan's Minister of Urban Planning has announced that the ministry is prepared to implement an urgent intervention to address the road's condition, in coordination with the Gezira project management and local residents. The minister's statement was made during the meeting with the Almueilg region delegation, where it was revealed that only 15km of the 50km road had been completed before the war caused destruction to the existing infrastructure.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to form a joint committee comprising the Gezira project management, the Ministry of Urban Planning, and the road committee. The local community has committed to providing fuel and logistical support, including accommodation for workers during the implementation phase. This collective effort aims to ensure the project's timely completion and success.
The Tati-Almueilg-Abou Ashar road project has been a long-standing priority for the local community, and its completion is expected to have a positive impact on the region's economy and development. The project's implementation will require collaboration and coordination among various stakeholders, including government agencies, project management, and local residents.
The completion of the 50km road project is anticipated to enhance the transportation of goods and services, boost economic growth, and improve the overall quality of life for residents in the region. The project's success will depend on the continued commitment and collaboration of all stakeholders involved.
Key points
- The 50km Tati-Almueilg-Abou Ashar road project has been included in Gezira state's 2027 budget.
- The project aims to complete the vital link between production areas and markets in the region.
- A joint committee has been formed to oversee the project's implementation and ensure its timely completion.
