Algerian Minister of Interior, Local Authorities and Transport Said Saidou has announced that the upgrade of Ain and Saida to a full-fledged province represents a historic gain for the region. This upgrade is expected to boost local development and bring administration closer to citizens. Saidou made the announcement while presiding over the installation of the new governor of Ain and Saida.

The upgrade of Ain and Saida to a full-fledged province is part of the state's policy to reduce distances and geographical areas of provinces. This will enable better addressing of citizens' concerns and accelerate the pace of development in various regions of the country. Saidou also conveyed the greetings of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to the residents of the province.

The new administrative organization of Djelfa province, which includes the creation of Ain and Saida and Messaad provinces, will enhance administrative and executive capacities. This will be achieved through the provision of independent structures, services, and budgets. This will enable the allocation of greater resources towards local development and responding to residents' aspirations.

Saidou considered the creation of Ain and Saida province as an important milestone in the process of strengthening administrative organization. He called on the region's residents to preserve this gain and make good use of available resources for its development. The minister also stressed the need for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to ensure the success of the new administrative organization.

The minister emphasized the importance of establishing a culture of participatory democracy in local management. This involves opening up to citizens and listening to their opinions, concerns, and proposals. Saidou also highlighted that differences in opinion should not hinder dialogue and that correcting errors at an early stage helps avoid their accumulation and transformation into obstacles to development.

Saidou stressed that achieving development requires work, dedication, and commitment to performing tasks. He emphasized that building cities and villages and implementing development projects is linked to directing energies and ideas towards serving the country. The minister also called on citizens and officials to work together to serve the country and its people.

In his concluding remarks, Saidou invited citizens and officials to join forces to serve the country and its people. He emphasized the need to work with sincerity and dedication, promote a culture of listening, dialogue, and cooperation, and contribute to driving local development and improving living standards for citizens.

Key points

  • Algeria upgrades Ain and Saida to a full-fledged province to boost local development.
  • The upgrade aims to bring administration closer to citizens and accelerate development in the region.
  • The new administrative organization is expected to enhance administrative and executive capacities in the region.

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