Algerian Interior Minister Saïd Sayoud has called on administrative officials in Algiers to enhance their presence in the field, improve public services, and expedite key infrastructure projects. This effort aims to transform the capital into a modern, balanced, and sustainable city. Sayoud made these remarks during the installation ceremony of new delegated walis for the administrative districts of Bouzaréah and Baraki.
Sayoud emphasized the importance of responsible mission accomplishment, increased field presence, and attentiveness to citizen concerns. He highlighted that effective administrative district management requires monitoring and supporting development projects, enhancing public services, and strengthening coordination with local communes and organizations. This approach is expected to improve service delivery and project implementation.
The minister specifically stressed the need to focus on Algiers' structural projects, including road development and traffic congestion alleviation, as well as cultural and sports initiatives. He reiterated that the goal is to create a modern, balanced, and sustainable capital through improved administrative and communal management, and enhanced inter-service coordination.
Sayoud also touched on the upcoming local elections scheduled for November 28, urging mobilization to ensure the success of this significant event. The objective is to establish strong communal and wilaya assemblies that effectively represent the electorate. He mentioned that work is underway to revise laws related to communes and wilayas, with the aim of submitting draft bills to Parliament.
Algerian Minister and Algiers Wali Mohamed Abdenour Rabehi encouraged the newly appointed delegated walis to diligently monitor projects, leveraging permanent coordination with various services, departments, and elected officials to achieve local development goals. This guidance was provided during the installation ceremony, which took place within the context of a partial movement in the corps of walis, delegated walis, and wilaya secretaries general.
The ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials, including the minister, walis, local authorities, security and military personnel, elected representatives, and civil society actors. The event marked a significant step in the country's administrative reorganization efforts.
The newly appointed walis will play a crucial role in implementing development projects and improving public services in their respective districts. Their performance will be closely monitored, and their success will be evaluated based on their ability to achieve the set objectives and enhance the quality of life for Algiers' residents.
Key points
- Algerian Interior Minister Saïd Sayoud calls for the transformation of Algiers into a modern, balanced, and sustainable city.
- The minister emphasizes the importance of improving public services and accelerating infrastructure projects.
- Local elections are scheduled for November 28, with the goal of establishing strong communal and wilaya assemblies.
