Mauritania's Housing and Urban Development Minister, Yahya Ould Cheikh, conducted an inspection of 10 project sites in Nouakchott on November 14, 2026. The projects, part of the emergency program for the development of Nouakchott, include educational institutions and healthcare facilities. The minister emphasized that respecting deadlines, technical specifications, and quality standards are non-negotiable.
The inspection tour included a secondary school under construction in Tferg Zina district, expansion works at the National Hospital Center, and a maternity and diagnostic building. The minister also visited the Specialties Hospital and Sheikh Zayed Hospital. Additionally, he inspected School No. 12 in Sebkha district, a traditional industry village in the Port district, a commercial secondary school, and a new preparatory school in Lkhsar district.
The minister urged monitoring offices to be present at the construction sites, identify problems early, and resolve them before they become obstacles. He also called on executing companies to maintain organized and clean workplaces, adhering to safety standards, and prioritizing national workforce opportunities. These projects are part of the second phase of the emergency program to develop Nouakchott.
The projects aim to improve infrastructure in various districts of Nouakchott, including Tferg Zina, Sebkha, Port, Tiart, and Lkhsar. Three major healthcare facilities are being expanded, including Sheikh Zayed Hospital. The minister's tour was conducted in accordance with President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani's instructions to closely monitor the works under the supervision of Prime Minister Mokhtar Ould Aja.
The inspection tour was attended by administrative, security, and municipal authorities, as well as ministry officials. However, no information was provided on the progress rates, project costs, or delivery dates. The emergency program is a significant initiative to enhance Nouakchott's infrastructure.
The minister's emphasis on adhering to deadlines and quality standards reflects the government's commitment to delivering these projects efficiently. The projects are expected to have a positive impact on the local population by providing improved educational and healthcare facilities.
The second phase of the emergency program is a follow-up to the first phase, which was launched earlier. The program aims to address the growing needs of Nouakchott's population by investing in critical infrastructure.
Key points
- 10 project sites inspected in Nouakchott, including schools and hospitals.
- Minister warns that deadlines and quality standards are non-negotiable.
- Projects are part of the second phase of the emergency program to develop Nouakchott.
