The Kordofan region, which was part of the Sudan, was a vast territory. In 1911, the Governor-General of Sudan, Sir Reginald Wingate, visited the region. He was accompanied by a delegation of officials and journalists. The purpose of the visit was to assess the economic and social conditions of the region. The delegation visited several towns and villages, and met with local leaders. They also inspected the agricultural and livestock production. The visit was a success, and it led to several improvements in the region.