Libyan General Saddam Haftar has instructed the National Development Agency to implement strategic projects to address the challenges faced by the southern region. This move aims to improve the living conditions of citizens in the area. Haftar's directives were announced during a meeting with mayors of southern municipalities in the city of Sabha. The discussions focused on the current state of services in these municipalities and the priorities for required projects to address the existing challenges.
The meeting was part of Haftar's series of engagements in the southern region, aiming to assess the situation on the ground and identify key needs and difficulties faced by local councils. The discussions covered various sectors, including infrastructure and basic services. Haftar emphasized the importance of providing necessary support to local councils, taking into account the specific conditions and priorities of each municipality.
Haftar highlighted the need to move beyond identifying problems and focus on implementing projects that address the shortcomings and alleviate the burden on residents. He stressed that the General Command is committed to providing direct support to local councils in the southern region, enabling them to fulfill their responsibilities and address the challenges they face.
The National Development Agency has been tasked with executing strategic projects to address the challenges in the southern region, including road networks, facilities, and service infrastructure. This move aims to link the needs of local councils to a concerned authority responsible for implementing projects. The projects are expected to address existing needs and improve the level of services provided to citizens.
Haftar emphasized the responsibility of mayors towards citizens, stressing the need to address their needs and alleviate their suffering. He acknowledged the difficulties faced by local councils in the southern region, citing a lack of support and inadequate response to their needs from successive governments. Haftar assured that support will be provided to all local councils without exception, based on their specific needs and priorities.
The current state of stability in the southern region has been acknowledged as a positive development, allowing for the expansion of service and development work. Haftar praised the stability in the region, citing the recent session of the House of Representatives in the south as an indicator of the security and stability enjoyed by the region. This stability is seen as essential for implementing projects and ensuring the continuity of public services.
The southern region faces accumulated service and development challenges, including a lack of resources, weak infrastructure, and the need for road and public facility development. The mayors' demands have centered on securing financial and technical support, as well as implementing development projects that respond to local needs and improve the level of basic services. The meeting in Sabha aimed to address these issues, with a focus on implementing strategic projects and providing direct support to local councils.
Key points
- Saddam Haftar directs the National Development Agency to implement strategic projects in Libya's southern region.
- The projects aim to address service and infrastructure challenges in the region.
- Haftar emphasizes the importance of providing support to local councils based on their specific needs and priorities.
