On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Mauritania's Western Nouakchott Governor, Hamoud Ould Amhamed, launched a cleanliness and civic awareness campaign at the Al-Aqsa Center in the Lkhras municipality. The event was attended by various stakeholders, including the Secretary-General of the Mauritanian Scholars' Council, several deputies, representatives from the military and security authorities, and members of the health and education sectors, as well as civil society activists.
In his speech, Governor Hamoud Ould Amhamed stated that the campaign was in response to President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani's call on September 25, 2026, during his visit to the Inchiri region. The President's appeal led to a series of government measures, including a recent circular from the Minister of Interior, aimed at promoting cleanliness and civic awareness. The Governor emphasized that cleanliness is not just an administrative task or a temporary campaign, but a civic behavior, a legal requirement, and a collective responsibility.
Governor Hamoud Ould Amhamed stressed that achieving the desired level of cleanliness in cities and urban environments requires a collective effort, sustained awareness, and active participation from all members of society. He noted that the citizen's charter, which was signed during the event, is not an end in itself but rather a first step towards promoting a culture of responsibility and commitment to civic values.
The Governor highlighted that the charter's implementation will be crucial in promoting a culture of cleanliness and civic responsibility. He also suggested that future charters could be developed to address other aspects of civic life, such as children's education, anti-corruption, and respect for laws and public services. The Governor emphasized that cleanliness is a comprehensive behavior that goes beyond removing waste from the streets, encompassing respect for neighbors, public spaces, and a sense of responsibility towards the city.
The Governor called on citizens to sign the charter and contribute to its dissemination, as well as to work together to translate its principles into daily practices. Nouakchott's Lkhras Mayor, Mohamed Saleck Ould Ammar, also spoke at the event, emphasizing that a clean city is not just built through waste collection and cleaning efforts but also through the awareness and responsibility of its citizens.
The event was attended by various stakeholders, including district governors, mayors, military and security authorities, doctors, teachers, deputies, and civil society representatives. The signing of the citizen's charter is seen as a symbolic and practical step towards building a clean, healthy, and safe city.
The campaign aims to promote a culture of cleanliness and civic responsibility in Mauritania's capital city. Key stakeholders will work together to implement the charter's principles and promote awareness about the importance of cleanliness and civic engagement.
Key points
- The Governor of Western Nouakchott launched a cleanliness and civic awareness campaign, signing a citizen's charter to promote civic responsibility.
- The campaign aims to promote a culture of cleanliness and civic responsibility in Mauritania's capital city.
- The citizen's charter is seen as a first step towards promoting a culture of responsibility and commitment to civic values.
