Governor of Khartoum announces support for the rehabilitation of media and art in Omdurman

Khartoum – OnePress

Khartoum Governor Ahmed Osman Hamza affirmed the state’s commitment to supporting the reconstruction efforts of media and cultural institutions and restoring their vital role in the capital, pointing out that there is support from the Sovereign Council and the Prime Minister to enhance the stability of services and reactivation of war-affected facilities.

This came during an inspection visit conducted by the Governor, as part of the communication program during the Eid al-Adha holiday, to the Khartoum Radio and Television Authority and the Union of Popular Singing Art in Omdurman, accompanied by the Director General of the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism, Tayeb Saadeddine.

The Governor was briefed on the progress of the rehabilitation project of the main studio and the administrative building of Khartoum Radio and Television Authority, which were damaged during the war, praising the efforts of the workers in completing the technical requirements and creating a working environment that contributed to the return of the channel to live broadcasting from its headquarters in Omdurman.

In another station, the governor visited the House of the Union of Popular Singing Art in Omdurman, stressing the importance of popular singing in the march of Sudanese art and its role in preserving the national heritage. During the visit, he announced financial support for the Union worth 20 million pounds, in addition to the donation of 300 chairs and contribute to the provision of sound devices, in support of the rehabilitation of the house and the resumption of its activities.

For his part, the Director General of the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism, Tayeb Saadeddine, stressed the importance of the Union of Popular Singing Art House in preserving the Sudanese singing heritage and linking the new generations with art pioneers, calling for concerted efforts to revive artistic and cultural activities.

In turn, the artist praised the interest of the state government and its continued support for the reconstruction of the house and its recovery after the damage caused by the war.