Khartoum Wali: Global Companies to Rehabilitate War-Damaged Bridges

Wali of Khartoum State Ahmed Othman Hamza has revealed that the state government is keen to resolve the infrastructure file soon, confirming that contracts will shortly be signed with global companies to rehabilitate and rebuild bridges and overpasses damaged by military operations. This will follow the official awarding of the tenders, after the local company that had previously won the tender withdrew.

Speaking in a comprehensive interview with journalist Salah Omer Al-Sheikh on the “Hababkom Podcast” program on the Sudanese Echoes platform, the Wali said the state is fully committed to the directives of the President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) aimed at easing the burden on citizens and facilitating their livelihoods.

Regarding the organization and securing of the working environment for tea sellers and people engaged in informal occupations, the Wali denied imposing any arbitrary financial fees on them, stressing that the only fee imposed is for obtaining the “health card.” He explained that this is a mandatory preventive and regulatory measure to ensure the safety of food and beverages and protect the health of consumers.

With respect to the reconstruction and development of Khartoum downtown, Hamza confirmed that the state is proceeding with its strategic plan to modernize the area. He called on owners of properties, buildings, and commercial establishments wishing to resume their investment activities to immediately restart operations, pledging that the state government would provide all necessary facilities and connect essential services to support and encourage such initiatives.

The Wali added that the state government continues to provide essential services and rehabilitate infrastructure to create a suitable environment for the voluntary return of citizens, noting that the efforts made have achieved tangible success in this regard despite limited resources and the complex circumstances.
He called on citizens to actively contribute to reconstruction and development efforts and to help ensure the restoration of security and normal life within residential neighborhoods.