Communities from Sudan’s Nuba Mountains have reiterated their call for improved access to education, reflecting growing demand for learning opportunities in the region.
Local leaders spoke during the end-of-year ceremony at Anthony Kindergarten and Primary School in Kumbur Payam on Friday.
Community elder Ismail Hamed Kambal described education as the region’s most urgent priority. He expressed disappointment over the low attendance at the ceremony, urging parents to take school activities more seriously.
Kambal emphasized the value of educating girls, stating that “an educated woman is equal to two educated men.” He urged parents and teachers to inspire and support children in their studies, noting that education is “especially precious” to the Nuba community.
Kumbur Payam Police Director, Musa Teka, also addressed the gathering, calling on parents to instill discipline in their children to prevent school-related violence and misconduct.
School director Kuku Anthony Kojere appealed to the community to remain committed to supporting education, saying the area would see meaningful development only if families continued prioritizing schooling.
Kojere also announced plans to recruit more teachers next year, adding that the school has registered notable progress since its official opening last year.
Anthony Kindergarten and Primary School is the second private school established in Kumbur Payam, following Mahadi Primary School—an indication of the community’s increasing dedication to expanding educational access.