President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s focus on Egypt’s education system at the Alexandria youth conference earlier this week is a positive sign that the president understands the urgency of the issue, Soliman Gouda writes in Al Masry Al Youm. Gouda notes that the president’s acknowledgement of the problem is only the first step, and that the important part is actually formulating and implementing a comprehensive strategy as soon as possible. He calls on the president to turn his words into actions — and urges readers to hold the president to his promise rather than let it be forgotten like other grand statements officials make during speeches and public appearances.