On Saturday, October 11, 2026, the Governor of Northern Nouakchott, El-Naji Ould Khatri, oversaw clean-up operations in several locations within the governorate. This effort is part of a broader initiative to clean the capital city and remove waste. The governor visited two stations in the Tiarth and Toujounine districts, witnessing firsthand the deployment of clean-up teams, machinery, and trucks designated for waste collection and disposal outside the city.
During his visit to the second station, located in front of the Nouakchott Abattoir company in the Tenwish area, the governor observed the collection and transportation of waste being carried out by municipal and private clean-up company teams, with participation from civil society groups. The visit was attended by the district governor, mayors, and several local officials, as well as the company manager.
The final stop of the governor's visit was at the Nouakchott Airport area dock, where he toured the premises and spoke with those in charge, urging cooperation with local authorities and clean-up teams. He emphasized that the governorate's efforts in this area benefit everyone and encouraged continued collaboration.
Throughout his visit, the governor met with work teams and representatives of participating companies, praising their contributions to the campaign's success and encouraging them to sustain their efforts. In a statement to the Mauritanian News Agency, the governor explained that this operation was in response to a call from President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani during his visit to Benichab.
The governor added that the clean-up process would be ongoing and not limited to a specific timeframe, with various stakeholders at the governorate level working together with municipalities and mobilizing necessary logistical resources to ensure the operation's success. He assured that the implementation of these efforts would be continuously monitored directly and indirectly.
The governor was accompanied during the visit by his legal and social affairs advisor, Zeineb Bent El Mostapha, district governors, and military and security authorities. The campaign aims to involve all relevant parties in the clean-up process, reflecting a coordinated approach to maintaining the city's cleanliness.
The governor's initiative underscores the authorities' commitment to addressing cleanliness challenges in Nouakchott, engaging various sectors and the community in the effort to maintain a clean and healthy environment for its residents. The campaign's progress will likely be a subject of ongoing interest as it continues.
Key points
- The governor of Northern Nouakchott, El-Naji Ould Khatri, led an inspection of clean-up operations across several areas in the capital.
- The clean-up campaign aims to maintain continuous efforts to clean the city, with participation from various stakeholders and logistical support.
- The initiative is part of a broader call by President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani to improve cleanliness in Nouakchott.
