Minister of National Education Mahmut Özer who visited the Disaster Coordination Center as a part of his contacts in the Ayancık district of Sinop province and received information about the rehabilitation activities. Following his visit, he made a statement to the press.

 

Noting that all state institutions, offices and agencies have carried out the necessary activities in the flood hit areas since the beginning of the disaster, Özer stressed that they will work in cooperation in an effort to heal the wounds.

 

Özer went on to say: "We have no problems about schools in Sinop. We will provide stationary for all students who were affected due to the flood. With the will of Allah, we will distribute tablets to students and teachers in the disaster area. At the same time, teams of our ministry continue to respond to the needs of disaster victims in Kastamonu and Sinop. Our teachers are giving psychosocial support to students in an effort to help them overcome the trauma.  All teams of the Ministry of National Education are actively working in an effort to heal the wounds and complete all required preparations for the beginning of the new school year set for September 6."

 

Minister Özer visited teachers who had lost their family members during the flood and later visited the Zübeyde Hanım Pre-School where he chatted with students and teachers and gave presents.