In a recent move, the Algerian government has announced the appointment of new governors and general secretaries in several provinces, as part of a partial reshuffle approved by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The appointments were made in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution, and were announced by the Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities, and Transport. The changes aim to revitalize the administrative landscape of the country.
The new appointments include Abdelkrim Batioui as Governor of Biskra Province, and Lakhder Sadas as Governor of Naama Province. Additionally, Rabah Mourad Yiza has been appointed as Delegate Governor in the Administrative District of Bouzrié, Algiers Province. These appointments reflect the government's efforts to bring in fresh leadership and perspectives to key provinces.
In the category of General Secretaries of Provinces, several new appointments have been made. Ahmed Kamch has been appointed to the province of Laghouat, while Mourad Hadada takes on the role in Batna Province. Other appointments include Mohamed Mehdi in Béjaïa Province, Idir Ikan in Tiaret Province, and Djaloul Chebwei in Skikda Province. These appointments are expected to strengthen the administrative capacity of the provinces.
Alongside the new appointments, the government has also announced the retirement of ten administrative officials who served as General Secretaries of Provinces. Those retiring include Mustafa Bousouar from Laghouat Province, Rachid Zouad from Batna Province, and Saïd Yahiaoui from Béjaïa Province. The retirements are part of a broader effort to refresh the administrative corps.
Other officials retiring from their positions as General Secretaries of Provinces include Ahmed Medouri from Tébessa Province, Miloud Fellahi from Tizi Ouzou Province, and Bouabdallah Tahar Goudadri from Skikda Province. Further retirements include Ahmed Manaasri from Mostaganem Province, Faouzi Laïdani from Oran Province, Abdelaziz Djouadi from Khenchela Province, and Karima Msouna from Tipaza Province.
The Algerian government has not provided specific reasons for the appointments and retirements, but the moves are seen as part of a broader effort to reorganize and revitalize the country's administrative structures. President Tebboune has been keen to implement reforms and changes in various sectors, including the administration.
The changes in the governor and general secretary appointments reflect the government's efforts to inject new energy into the provinces and improve administrative efficiency. The appointments and retirements are expected to have a positive impact on the provinces concerned, and contribute to the country's overall development.
Key points
- The Algerian government has announced new appointments and retirements of governors and general secretaries across various provinces.
- The appointments aim to revitalize the administrative landscape of the country.
- Ten administrative officials have been retired from their positions as General Secretaries of Provinces.