Mauritania's Minister of Youth Empowerment, Mohamed Abdallah Ould Louly, conducted a field visit to several service and development projects in the districts of Kiffa and Krou. The visit was part of the first phase of the Emergency Program to Universalize Access to Basic Services for Local Development. The minister was accompanied by the governor of Laâssab, Ahmedou Adahi Akhtir.
The minister visited the health center in Aghourt, the artesian well in Riyadh district, and the Kiffa 3 middle school, as well as the Al-Farouk and Al-Matar schools, which have been completed. He also inspected the Sonadir stadium in Kiffa, which is under construction. Additionally, the minister visited the health centers in Kamour and Ghayra in Krou district.
During the visit, the minister was briefed on the nature of the work and the level of progress in implementing the projects. He also assessed the readiness of the targeted service facilities. The minister stated that the visit aimed to follow up on the implementation of projects under the first phase of the emergency program and to assess the progress of work on the programmed facilities.
The minister revealed that the implementation rate of the program's components in Laâssab province had reached about 58%, while 67% of the allocated time for implementation had been consumed. He added that the visit was also an opportunity to listen to citizens' demands and development needs, and to review completed and ongoing interventions.
The minister emphasized the importance of these projects in improving access to basic services, supporting local development, and enhancing employment opportunities in the municipalities of Laâssab province and other interior provinces. The visit was attended by several officials, including a presidential advisor and a ministerial advisor, as well as local elected officials and administrative and security authorities.
The projects inspected by the minister are part of a larger effort to improve living conditions and provide essential services to citizens in Mauritania's interior regions. The emergency program aims to address the needs of local communities and promote sustainable development.
The minister's visit demonstrates the government's commitment to implementing development projects and improving the quality of life for Mauritanians. The projects visited by the minister are expected to have a positive impact on the local population and contribute to the country's overall development.
Key points
- The Mauritanian government has launched an emergency program to improve local services and promote development in the country's interior regions.
- The program includes several projects aimed at enhancing access to basic services, such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
- The minister's visit to Kiffa and Krou districts highlights the government's efforts to address the needs of local communities and promote sustainable development.
