Tunisian Education Minister Noureddine Nouri conducted a working visit to the Sfax governorate on September 23, 2026. During his visit, he ordered a series of measures aimed at accelerating maintenance, equipment, and completion of several schools. The goal is to improve student reception conditions. The minister was accompanied by Sfax Governor Mohamed Hajri, regional delegates, and ministry officials.
Minister Nouri instructed officials to launch a call for tenders for the second phase of maintenance at Hlalfa primary school in Hencha. He also ordered the reinforcement of school furniture and preparation of studies for comprehensive maintenance at Menzel Cheker's Barmaki high school. This includes sports facilities and an extension to the establishment. These measures aim to address infrastructure concerns in schools under the Sfax 2 regional delegation.
The minister also ordered a second phase of work at El Amra's Saâdi preparatory school after its definitive reception. Additionally, he mandated the creation of a sports hall and synthetic field at El Ouabed educational complex in Sfax Sud. These projects are part of efforts to upgrade infrastructure and facilities in schools across the region.
For schools under the Sfax 1 delegation, credits were allocated for a comprehensive intervention program at the November 15, 1955 high school. This includes refurbishing classrooms, acquiring computer equipment, air conditioning the teachers' room, and renewing furniture. Comprehensive maintenance studies were also ordered for Agareb preparatory school.
The minister visited several schools, including Hlalfa primary school, Barmaki high school, Saâdi preparatory school, El Ouebbed complex, November 15, 1955 institute, Pacha primary school, and Bir Ali Ben Khalifa establishments. At each stop, he listened to concerns from educational teams and parents, evaluating infrastructure conditions at the start of the new school year.
Minister Nouri reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to quickly addressing school needs, emphasizing coordination among all stakeholders to ensure a quality start to the school year. This visit aligns with the ministry's policy to strengthen school infrastructure, combat overcrowding, and promote better reception conditions in various regions.
The visit and subsequent measures demonstrate the Tunisian government's focus on improving education infrastructure. By addressing these concerns, the ministry aims to provide a better learning environment for students across the country. Key projects and initiatives are underway to upgrade facilities, equipment, and resources in Sfax and beyond.
Key points
- The Tunisian government is prioritizing education infrastructure upgrades to improve student reception conditions and combat overcrowding.
- Minister Nouri's visit to Sfax resulted in concrete measures to address school infrastructure concerns.
- The initiatives aim to promote better reception conditions and a quality start to the school year.
