The Governor of Agadez region, General Ibra Boulama Issa, has outlined the region's future prospects after evaluating the three-year implementation of the Republic's Refoundation Programme. The programme aims to improve the well-being of the population, particularly in terms of basic social services, infrastructure, and equipment. The governor noted that the region faces significant challenges, including access to energy, electricity, water, fuel, and gas. He emphasized that these are structural problems that require solutions.
The governor highlighted the electricity crisis in Agadez, where the NIGELEC power plant is aging and in need of renovation. The state is exploring measures to address this issue, while local solutions are being implemented through Algerian cooperation. Recently, the Algerian Ministry of Energy announced the construction of a hybrid power plant in Agadez, which will include a solar power plant and a turbine to improve the city's electrical network. A plan to extend the network with NIGELEC has been developed, aiming to provide reliable electricity services until 2035.
In addition to electricity, the region faces a significant water production deficit. Current production stands at around 19,000 cubic meters, which is insufficient for the city. To address this, eight additional boreholes will be drilled at the Kafra stations to increase production by at least 10,000 cubic meters. The governor also noted that the region's fuel and gas supply is facing difficulties due to issues with the SONIDEP oil company. Talks are underway with the Ministry of Commerce to increase supplies to the region.
The governor cited the growing demand for fuel and gas, particularly for agricultural and mining activities, as a major challenge. To address this, measures are being implemented, including sending tanker trucks to Algeria to collect Jet A1 fuel and negotiating with Algeria to supply the Tahoua and Agadez regions. The governor also highlighted the issue of incivisme, where some individuals hoard fuel and sell it at inflated prices during shortages.
General Ibra Boulama Issa emphasized the need for the civil society to play a role in reporting acts of incivisme. He noted that a meeting with stakeholders two months ago identified two major problems, including speculation and hoarding. The governor called for collective action to address these challenges and improve the living conditions of the population.
The region is expecting the deployment of four new power generators to improve electricity supply. The governor's plan aims to address the region's infrastructure and service delivery challenges. The implementation of these projects is expected to improve the quality of life for the population and support economic development in the region.
The governor's presentation highlights the efforts being made to address the region's challenges and improve the well-being of its population. The plans outlined aim to provide sustainable solutions to the region's infrastructure and service delivery challenges. The involvement of the civil society and the implementation of these projects are expected to have a positive impact on the region's development.
Key points
- The Agadez region faces significant challenges, including access to energy, electricity, water, fuel, and gas.
- The governor has outlined plans to address these challenges, including the construction of a hybrid power plant and the extension of the electrical network.
- The region is expecting the deployment of four new power generators to improve electricity supply.
