Mohammad Qasem Khalid, the Governor of Nimroz, has called the acquisition of modern education a serious necessity in the country.
Khalid, during a program introducing elite students from public and private schools, stated that there is a need to provide standard educational opportunities to students in schools.
The Governor of Nimroz said, “Mastering all modern sciences is a fundamental need for our society, enabling us to acquire sufficient knowledge about the Quran through modern science, and it is essential to provide the opportunity for students to learn standard sciences in schools.”
Meanwhile, several students in Nimroz have urged the interim government to urgently reopen schools for girls.
Rahimullah, a student, expressed, “I am pleased to be recognized today and I want the interim government to reopen girls’ schools because they also need the opportunity to learn modern sciences just like boys.”
Abdul Hakim, another student, added, “I ask the interim government to open the doors of schools and universities to girls as well, as they have the right to participate in the country’s development just like us.”
Local authorities in Nimroz have stated that opportunities for modern education have been provided to a number of youths in the province.
According to them, courses in computer and English language have been launched for interested youths by the Department of Information and Culture free of charge.
Habibullah Elham, the head of Nimroz’s Department of Information and Culture, said, “Last year, we were able to provide the opportunity for many youths in Nimroz to learn modern sciences. The Department of Information and Culture in Nimroz has launched free courses in computer science, English language, and other areas. We encourage youths to make greater efforts for societal growth.”
As the Governor of Nimroz advocates for providing opportunities for modern education in schools, it has been approximately two and a half years since girls’ schools were closed.
Two schools in the Sarkano district of Kunar province, which had been closed due to rocket fire from Pakistani forces and past conflicts, have been reopened after eight years.
Officials from the Kunar Directorate of Education state that with the return of the local residents, these schools have been reactivated, and they assure the provision of more facilities in the educational sector.
Khan Gul Obaid, the education director of the Sarkano district, said, “More families are coming back; currently, 70 students are being educated in the Nawah middle school and 30 in the Kamar village primary school.”
Mohibullah Heidari, the head of Kunar’s Education Department, explained, “When families migrate, their children go with them; if there are no children, our schools must close. The major problem was the extensive shelling from Pakistan; during conflicts, even the rear areas were shelled, leading to the closure of our schools.”
As the Governor of Nimroz advocates for providing opportunities for modern education in schools, it has been approximately two and a half years since girls’ schools were closed.—Tolonews
