The Khouribga province in Morocco has strengthened its presence within the management structures of the distribution sector in the Casablanca-Settat region. The municipalities of Oulad Aafra and Oulad Hamdan have secured two seats on the new office of the Casablanca-Settat Regional Distribution Group. This development provides representatives of the province with a greater opportunity to advocate for issues related to basic services and citizen expectations.
The new office was elected on October 29, 2026, at the headquarters of the Casablanca-Settat region. Othmane Tarimounia, representative of the Oulad Aafra municipality, was elected as the second deputy to the president of the group. Meanwhile, Haj Ahmed Falla, representative of the Oulad Hamdan municipality, was elected as the fourth deputy. This move is expected to open up new avenues for the province's representatives to address issues related to essential services such as water, electricity, and sanitation.
The election of the new office saw Ahmed Abrij, from the Authenticity and Modernity Party, elected as the president of the group, succeeding Nabilla Ramili, who resigned after being elected to the House of Representatives. Abrij obtained the support of 109 out of 110 council members, with one member abstaining from voting. The new president has vowed to work with a spirit of responsibility, cooperation, and consultation to achieve the group's objectives and improve the management of services related to water, electricity, and sanitation.
The representation of Khouribga province on the new office is significant, given the nature of the files discussed by the group and the challenges related to the quality of services, continuity of water and electricity supply, and improvement of infrastructure. The province's municipalities face specific challenges, particularly in rural areas and centers with limited basic equipment. The presence of Oulad Aafra and Oulad Hamdan on the office is expected to help address these issues.
However, the real responsibility for the province's representatives begins now. Their election to the office is not just a protocol presence or a gain in the distribution of positions but a institutional responsibility that requires them to seriously advocate for the issues of Khouribga province and convey the concerns of its residents to the decision-making table. The success of this representation will be measured by the tangible results achieved in addressing the province's problems related to water, electricity, and sanitation.
The new office's composition includes Mohamed Joudar as the first deputy, Othmane Tarimounia as the second deputy, Mohamed Fahim as the third deputy, and Haj Ahmed Falla as the fourth deputy. The group will be responsible for managing services related to water, electricity, and sanitation in the Casablanca-Settat region. The representatives of Khouribga province will play a crucial role in shaping the group's decisions and ensuring that the needs of their constituents are addressed.
The residents of Khouribga province expect concrete results and services that meet their needs, rather than just representation. The success of the province's representatives on the new office will depend on their ability to negotiate and advocate for solutions to the province's problems. The coming period will show whether this representation will translate into tangible benefits for the residents of Khouribga province.
Key points
- Two municipalities from Khouribga province have secured seats on the new office of the Casablanca-Settat Regional Distribution Group.
- The new office was elected on October 29, 2026, with Ahmed Abrij as its president.
- The representation of Khouribga province on the new office is expected to help address issues related to essential services such as water, electricity, and sanitation.
