The Xëyu Ndaw Ñi program, launched to promote youth employment in environmental jobs, is facing a crisis as its agents have not received salaries for several months. According to Michel BOP, an environmental protection support agent, 141 agents from the Fatick region, specifically from the department of Foundiougne, are affected. They have not received salaries since June 2026, and the situation is causing extreme hardship for the agents and their families.
The agents, who work on environmental protection and combating desertification, are struggling to meet their basic needs due to the unpaid salaries. They have not received any official explanation from their hierarchy or the Agence sénégalaise de la reforestation et de la Grande Muraille Verte (ASERGMV). The only justification provided was that the issue lies with the Trésor public, but no further information has been given.
The situation is alarming, with many agents and their families facing financial difficulties. The agents are demanding immediate payment of their arrears and clarification on their administrative situation. They are also calling on the relevant authorities, including the Ministry of Environment and the Trésor public, to find a swift solution to end the situation.
The program's objectives may be compromised if the situation persists. The agents play a crucial role in environmental protection and sustainable development in Senegal. Their unpaid salaries have sparked concerns about the program's future and its ability to achieve its goals.
According to Michel BOP, the agents have been patient and are now urging the authorities to take action. The situation has been ongoing for months, and the agents are finding it increasingly difficult to cope. They are hoping for a resolution soon to alleviate their financial struggles.
The Xëyu Ndaw Ñi program was launched to create jobs for young people in environmental sectors. However, the current crisis has raised questions about its sustainability. The agents are eager for a solution to be found to ensure the program's continuity and their own financial stability.
The authorities have not publicly commented on the situation. However, the agents remain hopeful that their concerns will be addressed, and they will receive their unpaid salaries soon. The situation highlights the challenges faced by those working in environmental programs and the need for sustainable solutions to ensure their well-being.
Key points
- The Xëyu Ndaw Ñi program's 141 agents from the Fatick region have not received salaries for three months.
- The agents are demanding immediate payment of their arrears and clarification on their administrative situation.
- The situation may compromise the program's objectives and its ability to achieve its goals in environmental protection and sustainable development.
