On Wednesday, October 8, 2026, at 9:22 am, the Governor of Northern Nouakchott, El-Naji Ould Khatri, launched a large-scale cleanliness campaign in the city's Tiarte district. The campaign aims to promote cleanliness and hygiene in the city, in line with President Mohamed Ould Sheikh El Ghzouani's call for a comprehensive cleanliness drive in Mauritania's cities. The governor emphasized the importance of cleanliness, stating that it begins at home and extends to the streets, markets, and ultimately the entire city.
The governor expressed gratitude to the attendees for responding to the call and participating in the campaign. He stressed that it is unacceptable for urban areas to turn into garbage dumps and urged everyone to abandon such uncivilized behavior and contribute to maintaining the city's cleanliness. The governor also announced that a prize will be awarded to the cleanest place in the city. The campaign is part of a broader plan to promote cleanliness and hygiene in Northern Nouakchott.
The campaign is based on a comprehensive plan that divides the city into districts and covers various public spaces, including mosques, markets, and residential areas. The governor's speech was followed by a presentation by Ahmed Ould Ali, the mayor of Tiarte municipality. The mayor emphasized the importance of collective participation in achieving the campaign's objectives and highlighted the need for a serious and civilized approach to maintaining cleanliness.
The mayor also mentioned that work on sanitation has already begun in collaboration with a Chinese company, which will employ best practices to minimize damage and losses resulting from the works. Other stakeholders, including district mayors, deputies, and representatives of local associations, expressed their support for the campaign and pledged to contribute to its success. The launch event was attended by district governors and a large crowd of residents from Northern Nouakchott.
The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of cleanliness and promote a culture of hygiene in Mauritania's cities. The governor and other stakeholders emphasized that maintaining cleanliness is a collective responsibility that requires the participation of all citizens. The campaign is expected to have a positive impact on the city's environment and public health.
The event featured a presentation of the campaign's objectives and a discussion of the challenges and opportunities related to maintaining cleanliness in the city. The stakeholders also highlighted the need for sustained efforts to promote cleanliness and hygiene in Mauritania's cities. The campaign is seen as a step towards achieving a cleaner and healthier environment in Northern Nouakchott.
The launch of the cleanliness campaign in Northern Nouakchott is part of a broader effort to promote development and improve living standards in Mauritania. The campaign is expected to contribute to the country's efforts to achieve sustainable development and improve public health.
Key points
- The campaign aims to promote cleanliness and hygiene in Mauritania's cities.
- The governor announced a prize for the cleanest place in the city.
- The campaign is part of a broader plan to promote cleanliness and hygiene in Northern Nouakchott.
