Sudan Pledges Sustained Funding for Power Sector in Post-War Reconstruction

Sudan’s finance ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising electricity spending as part of broader reconstruction efforts following widespread infrastructure damage caused by the ongoing conflict.

Finance Minister Gebreil Ibrahim made the pledge during a meeting in Khartoum with Energy and Petroleum Minister Al-Mu’tasim Ibrahim, stressing that restoring power supply remains central to government plans to facilitate the return of displaced citizens.

The minister said funding for the electricity sector would be maintained under the current fiscal budget, describing it as a critical component of essential services needed to rebuild communities affected by the war.

During the meeting, the energy minister outlined the scale of damage to infrastructure and ongoing efforts by technical teams to restore generation capacity and repair transmission networks.

He also underscored the need to improve working conditions in the sector and attract skilled national expertise to stabilise operations and enhance service delivery.

Officials discussed key challenges facing power generation and grid maintenance, with both ministries pledging closer coordination to accelerate recovery efforts.

Also in attendance was Abdullah Ahmed, head of the Sudan Electricity Holding Company, alongside senior government officials.

As part of the recovery plan, the finance ministry confirmed it would fund the procurement of 5,500 electrical transformers. Of these, 3,500 units have already been delivered, with the remainder expected to arrive in phases to support restoration work in Khartoum State.

The initiative is aimed at rebuilding critical infrastructure and creating conditions for residents to return to homes and communities devastated by the conflict.