Moroccan politician and head of the National Rally of Independents (RNI) party, Aziz Rabbah's close associate, فضل محمد شوكي concluded a series of meetings in Tangier, reviewing the achievements of the Aziz Akhannouch government. The meetings were part of the party's communication efforts ahead of the upcoming elections. During the meetings, Rabbah's associate highlighted the government's accomplishments, including the creation of jobs and the expansion of healthcare coverage.
The government's achievements were presented in light of the party's commitments five years ago. At that time, the party had promised to deliver on several key issues. Today, the party claims to have made significant progress on these issues. For instance, the government has made education a priority and has successfully employed nearly 1,000 teachers in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. Additionally, around 2,000 new businesses have been established in the region.
The expansion of healthcare coverage was also highlighted. The number of people benefiting from healthcare coverage has increased from 9 million to 32 million Moroccans. Of these, 10 million citizens do not pay any premiums to benefit from the coverage. This, according to شوكي, is a significant achievement. The government's efforts to improve healthcare have also included the construction and renovation of 36 major and medium-sized hospitals.
In addition to healthcare and education, the government's social and economic initiatives were also discussed. Around 4 million families have benefited from a direct social support system. Furthermore, measures have been taken to support livestock breeders, transport professionals, and the tourism sector. These initiatives aim to improve the living standards of Moroccans.
Despite the achievements, شوكي acknowledged that the government has not been able to accomplish everything it set out to do. He attributed this to time constraints. However, he emphasized that the progress made so far is a good starting point for future work. The party's efforts to engage with citizens and understand their expectations were also highlighted.
The RNI party is set to contest the upcoming elections with a new program focused on promoting dignity and opportunities for all. The program includes a commitment to raise the minimum wage to 5,000 dirhams. The party aims to build on its past achievements and continue working towards its goals. شوكي concluded by calling on supporters to renew their trust in the party.
The party's tour of Tangier and other regions aims to promote its program and engage with voters. The upcoming elections will be an important test for the RNI party and other political parties in Morocco. The party's ability to deliver on its promises will likely be a key factor in its success.
Key points
- The Moroccan government has expanded healthcare coverage to 32 million citizens.
- The government has employed nearly 1,000 teachers in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region.
- The RNI party has committed to raising the minimum wage to 5,000 dirhams if it wins the upcoming elections.
