A group of protesters gathered in front of the Bouira wilaya headquarters, demanding intervention from the local authorities to restart the stalled 300-unit Logements promotionnels aidés (LPA) housing project. The protesters, who had paid the initial 83 million centime installment in 2013, expressed frustration over the project's delay. They claim that despite paying the required amount, they have not received any updates on the project's progress.
The protesters also alleged that the Agence foncière de wilaya has not provided them with any explanations for the project's stagnation. According to them, the project's work stopped over a year ago, despite the fact that some blocks are nearly complete, with an overall progress rate of over 80%. The protesters are seeking the intervention of the new Bouira wali to resolve the issue and allow them to occupy their homes.
One of the protesters, a young man, described the situation as a "nightmare" for him and his family. He stated that some of the subscribers have already withdrawn from the project due to the prolonged delay. The protesters are also seeking answers on the reasons behind the project's halt and the management of the funds allocated for the project.
The protesters met with the director of the Agence foncière and the secretary general of the wilaya on several occasions but claim they did not receive any satisfactory explanations. They expressed their disappointment with the lack of progress and the absence of communication from the authorities.
A group of subscribers was received by the chef de cabinet du wali during the same morning. The protesters are hopeful that the new wali will intervene to resolve the issue and allow them to occupy their homes quickly. They emphasized that the project's delay has exacerbated their housing problems and increased their financial burdens.
The protesters are not only demanding the completion of the project but also transparency in the management of the funds allocated for the project. They claim that the funds from the Caisse nationale du logement (CNL) and the Fonds national de péréquation des œuvres sociales (FNPOS) were paid into the Agence foncière's accounts.
The situation remains unresolved, with the protesters vowing to continue their demonstrations until their demands are met. The authorities have yet to comment on the situation, and it remains to be seen whether the new wali will intervene to resolve the issue.
Key points
- The protesters are seeking the intervention of the new Bouira wali to restart the stalled 300-unit LPA housing project.
- The project's delay has caused frustration among the subscribers, who have already paid the initial installment.
- The protesters are demanding transparency in the management of the funds allocated for the project.
