Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has signed a presidential decree, making significant changes in the country's administrative landscape. The decree involves a large-scale movement in the body of walis, affecting walis, delegated walis, and general secretaries of wilayas. According to the Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities, and Transport, this move is in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution. As a result, ten new walis have been appointed, fifteen new general secretaries of wilayas have been installed, and one delegated wali has been designated in Algiers.
The newly appointed walis will take charge of ten wilayas, mostly created from the recent administrative division. Some of the notable appointments include Abdelwahab Bertima as the wali of Tiaret, Nasser Zouggari as the wali of El Kantara, and Djamel Boudjedza as the wali of Bir El Ater. Other appointments include Abdelkarim Ben Baba Ali as the wali of El Aricha, Toufik Daoudi as the wali of Ksar Chellala, and Ammar Merzougui as the wali of Aïn Oussera. These appointments aim to complete the administrative structure of the newly created entities.
The selection of the new walis and general secretaries of wilayas follows a strategy of prioritizing experienced cadres in territorial administration. This approach is aimed at facilitating the installation of the newly created wilayas, which requires considerable work in material, budgetary, and human resources. The newly created wilayas bring the total number of wilayas to 69, a reform that was implemented in June.
In addition to the appointments of new walis, a delegated wali has been designated in Algiers. Nadir Bateine has been appointed as the delegated wali of Baraki, a suburb of Algiers with a high population density and sensitive urban projects. This appointment is seen as a strategic move to oversee the development of the region.
The decree also marks the end of tenure for some officials. Essaïd Boualdheb is no longer the delegated wali of Barika, while Boualem Allouache has ceased his functions in Aïn Oussera, and Adel Daoudi has left M’Saad. These changes are part of a regular reorganization process.
Fifteen new general secretaries of wilayas have been installed, including Mohamed Saber in Sétif, Mohamed El Amine Riach in Saïda, and Hamza Benzeghioua in Annaba. The southern regions have also been considered, with appointments such as Abdelkader Samaoui in Illizi and Yahia Heddadj in Bordj Badji Mokhtar.
The decree also marks the end of tenure for two officials, Rachid Benyoussef in Béchar, who is retiring, and Abdelkader Saadi in Saïda. Two women, Nassira Abdelrahmane and Hassina Kassi, are among the newly appointed general secretaries of wilayas.
Key points
- Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has signed a decree making significant changes in the country's administrative landscape, appointing ten new walis and fifteen new general secretaries of wilayas.
- The newly created wilayas will be led by experienced cadres in territorial administration to facilitate their installation.
- The changes aim to complete the administrative structure of the newly created entities and oversee the development of the regions.
