On October 31, 2026, Mauritania's Minister of Real Estate and State Property, Mamoudou Mamadou Niane, accompanied by the Governor of Tiris Zemmour, Idrissa Demba Correira, conducted a field visit to several projects implemented under the Emergency Program for Universal Access to Basic Services for Local Development in Zouerat. The visit aimed to assess the progress of ongoing projects and the readiness of completed facilities.
The minister's first stop was the regional hospital under construction in Zouerat, where he was briefed on the current state of the project and the remaining stages. He emphasized the need to accelerate the work and complete it within the specified deadlines while adhering to the technical specifications and requirements. This will ensure the facility's quality and its ability to meet its intended objectives.
The minister then visited educational institutions, starting with four classrooms at the Tarhil 2 school, which have been completed. He also visited the Naib Saidou Wan school, where the works were carried out by the General Delegation for National Solidarity and the Fight against Exclusion "Tazar". Additionally, he inspected the Hadhrami Ould Umam school, where four classrooms are under construction.
During his visit, the minister interacted with local authorities and officials to discuss the project's progress and the remaining challenges. He received explanations on the implementation process and the expected completion timelines for each project. The visit also provided an opportunity for the minister to assess the overall impact of the emergency program on the local community.
The minister concluded his visit with a meeting with regional officials, where he listened to presentations on the most pressing needs in various sectors. The goal was to identify urgent development requirements and incorporate them into the second phase of the Emergency Program for Universal Access to Basic Services for Local Development.
The minister was accompanied during the visit by the Advisor to the President of the Republic, Talib Ould Sid Ahmed, and the Advisor to the Prime Minister, Ahmed Salem Ould Manah, as well as local administrative authorities, elected officials, and security leaders.
The visit reflects the government's commitment to improving local services and promoting development in Mauritania. The Emergency Program for Universal Access to Basic Services for Local Development aims to address the needs of local communities and enhance their access to essential services.
Key points
- The minister emphasized the need to complete projects within specified deadlines while adhering to technical specifications.
- The visit included inspections of educational institutions and a regional hospital under construction.
- The government aims to incorporate urgent development requirements into the second phase of the Emergency Program.
