Port-Sudan, Sep.19(SUNA)-The Wali(governor) of the Red Sea State, Engineer Abdalla Shangrai has launched the work of conducting the Sixth Population and Housing Census and the Comprehensive Agricultural Census in the State under the theme-Census for the Sake of Development.
The Wali underscored, while he was addressing the launching ceremony which was held in the Peace Hall in Port-Sudan Sunday, the importance of the two projects in formulating plans, programs and policies for achievement of the sustainable development, enhancement of the government performance , democratic transition and early preparation for elections.
The launching ceremony was attended by a delegation from the federal government led by Assistant of the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, members of the state government, Director of the Central Statistics Bureau and Director of the Statistics Bureau in the State.
The Assistant of the Minister of the Cabinet Affairs, Shehab-Eddin Ibrahim indicated to keenness and concern of the government of the transitional period with success of the two projects for supporting the economic social and cultural projects in the country by providing precise data and information that help in drawing up plans, programs and policies to help in issuing the right decisions as it was stipulated in the Constitutioanl Document and in line with the international conventions in order to reach the balanced development and implementation of the task of the transition for the new Sudan within framework of the glorious December revolution and its slogan-freedom, peace and justice.
Shehab said the census was a national issue that found concern from the Council of Ministers , stressing the government of the transitional period support to the two projects and appreciating the role of government of the Red State and all who contributed to implementation of the two projects.
Director of the Central Statistics Bureau, Ali Mohamed Abbas affirmed keenness of the Bureau and the partners over success of the two projects in order to provide database and precise information that help in achievement of sustainable development.
The launching ceremony was also addressed by representative of the Ministry of Federal Government Chamber, Director of the Statistics Bureau in the State and representative of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and forestry.
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Source: SUNA
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