Mauritania's Deputy for Akjoujt, Sid Ahmed Ould Mohamed El Hassan, has expressed readiness to welcome President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghzouani to the Inchiri region. He noted that the visit presents a significant opportunity for citizens to express their concerns and have their voices heard. The Deputy emphasized that the President's visit is crucial in assessing the implementation of development projects and their impact on citizens' lives.

According to Deputy Ould Mohamed El Hassan, citizens of Inchiri region have high expectations from the presidential visit, which they believe will enable them to raise concerns on various issues affecting their daily lives. He highlighted the President's commitment to listening to citizens across the country and addressing their needs. The Deputy also mentioned that the visit will allow the President to evaluate the progress of projects initiated by the government.

The Deputy outlined that the Emergency Program for Local Development has been instrumental in addressing some of the challenges faced by internal regions. He stated that the program has allocated funds to various states, including Inchiri, to implement development projects and improve infrastructure. Specifically, Inchiri region received 6.4 billion old ouguiyas, while Akjoujt received 5.4 billion old ouguiyas for several projects, including water and electricity supply.

Deputy Ould Mohamed El Hassan mentioned that Akjoujt's share of the program's funds has been utilized for various interventions, such as building a water reservoir, expanding the city's water and electricity networks, and improving access to these essential services. He expressed hope that the President's visit will accelerate the resolution of pending issues and address shortcomings in the implementation of some program components.

The Deputy highlighted several recent achievements in Akjoujt, including the reclamation of two vegetable cultivation areas, drilling of wells to enhance water supply, and efforts to operate a water desalination unit. Additionally, construction of a regional hospital, renovation of a health center, and reinforcement of the regional hospital's capacities are underway. These projects are expected to address some of the concerns raised by the region's citizens.

Deputy Ould Mohamed El Hassan stressed the importance of sustaining the momentum of development efforts initiated by President El Ghzouani. He emphasized that the successful completion of these projects will significantly address some of the key issues affecting citizens in the region. The Deputy expressed confidence that the President's visit will lead to tangible solutions to the challenges faced by the region's inhabitants.

In conclusion, Deputy Ould Mohamed El Hassan reiterated the readiness of Akjoujt's citizens to welcome President El Ghzouani, expressing their hope that the visit will provide an opportunity for their concerns to be heard and addressed. The Deputy emphasized the significance of the President's visit in evaluating the situation on the ground and working towards finding suitable solutions to the region's problems.

Key points

  • President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghzouani's visit to Inchiri region aims to assess development projects and address citizens' concerns.
  • The Emergency Program for Local Development has allocated significant funds to Inchiri region and Akjoujt to implement various development projects.
  • Deputy Ould Mohamed El Hassan emphasizes the importance of sustaining development efforts and addressing pending issues in the region.

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