Prime minister inspects education, youth, social initiatives in Tafileh

AMMAN — Prime Minister Jafar Hassan visited Tafileh on Sunday as part of his weekly tour of the Kingdom, inspecting several education, youth, and social initiatives.

During the tour, Hassan visited the Kaab Bin Umair School in Ghor Al Safi, where he reviewed the progress of a major maintenance project that was launched two months ago following his directive, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.

Hassan stressed the importance of maintaining the upgraded facilities at the school, which serves 815 students, calling for cooperative efforts to ensure a supportive educational environment, regular maintenance, and cleanliness standards.

Renovations at the school included the installation of solar panels, air conditioning, and a water filtration system, along with additional improvements such as landscaping, the creation of a playground, and a garden, and the development of outdoor spaces for various student activities.

The prime minister also visited the Community Development Centre in Ain Al Bayda. He commended the staff for their dedication and the high quality of services and programmes provided. 

Hassan also reiterated the government’s commitment to expanding these initiatives within available resources.

At the Basira Charity, which houses a public library, a language centre, and an IT facility, Hassan interacted with beneficiaries of training programmes and reviewed the services offered. 

He stressed the need for expanding these community-based activities to better serve local residents.

Hassan also toured the Basira Sports Club, accompanied by the minister of youth, recognising the management, coaches, and athletes for their accomplishments, particularly in judo. 

He also reiterated the government’s support for sports clubs and their essential role in nurturing talent across all age groups. 

Hassan also instructed the rehabilitation of a new sports hall for the club and the provision of necessary training equipment to enhance its programmes.

The prime minister, accompanied by the minister of education, also visited the Al Jurf Secondary School for Boys, where he met with students, teachers, and members of the community to assess the school's needs and instructed the expansion of ongoing renovations. He also stressed the importance of providing resources to support student activities and improve the school's overall facilities.

At the Al Jurf Secondary School for Girls, Hassan called for comprehensive maintenance, including rehabilitation of the facilities, enhancement of outdoor areas, and regular upkeep to ensure the continuity of the educational process.

Hassan was joined on the visit by Governor of Tafileh Omar Zuyoud.