Mauritanian Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Minister Ahmed Bab Ould Ali conducted a field visit to Aleg, in the Brakna region, to inspect several service projects and facilities. The visit was part of the government's efforts to monitor the implementation of the Emergency Program for Universal Access to Basic Services for Local Development. Minister Ould Ali was accompanied by Brakna Governor Tayeb Ould Mohamed Mahmoud and Brakna Regional Council President Mustafa Ould Mohamed Mahmoud.
The ministerial delegation visited several projects, including a school in the village of Jeddah, which recently began operations. Minister Ould Ali participated in a flag-raising ceremony and inspected the school's facilities. The delegation also visited the health center in the municipality of Shakar, where they reviewed the various sections and assessed the progress of the work.
The visit also included a stop at the old youth center in Aleg, which is undergoing renovation, and the old municipal stadium, where the minister observed the ongoing work. In a statement at the end of the visit, Minister Ould Ali explained that the visit aimed to monitor the progress of projects under the Emergency Program and to accelerate the pace of implementation.
Minister Ould Ali emphasized that the program targets vital sectors that impact daily life, including education, health, water, electricity, roads, and environment. He stressed that the primary goal is to improve access to essential services and respond to the priority needs of the population. The minister highlighted the importance of the program in addressing basic needs that have long been a concern for citizens.
The minister reviewed the key interventions in the Brakna region under the program, noting that they respond to essential needs and reflect the commitment of President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani to improving living conditions and delivering services to all areas. He added that the achievements represent a first phase in a gradual process to improve basic services.
Minister Ould Ali called on citizens to maintain and care for the newly constructed facilities to ensure the sustainability of their services. He emphasized that the government's efforts will continue with subsequent programs and interventions aimed at completing existing projects and addressing recorded shortcomings.
The visit was attended by members of the ministerial delegation, Aleg Governor, and local elected officials from the municipalities of Aleg, Shakar, and Aghchourkit. The ministerial delegation also included the regional director of the Ministry of Education and administrative, security, and military authorities in the region.
Key points
- The Mauritanian government is implementing the Emergency Program for Universal Access to Basic Services for Local Development to improve living conditions and deliver essential services to citizens.
