Serigne Ndiaye, the national coordinator of Senegal's Programme de modernisation des villes (Promovilles), has received the prestigious Malaw d'Or du Patriotisme et de la Citoyenneté award. The ceremony took place on September 26, 2026, in Thiès, where he was recognized among ten distinguished personalities. This award acknowledges Ndiaye's contributions to promoting patriotism and citizenship in Senegal.
Ndiaye's achievement is particularly notable as he is the sole representative from the public sector among the ten laureates, with the remaining nine hailing from the private sector. The award ceremony celebrated individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to patriotism and citizenship. As the coordinator of Promovilles, Ndiaye has been instrumental in driving urban modernization projects across various localities in Senegal.
Upon receiving the award, Ndiaye expressed his gratitude to the authorities and the teams at Promovilles. He credited President Bassirou Diomaye Faye for entrusting him with the leadership of Promovilles and acknowledged the support of Minister of Infrastructure, Déthié Fall. Ndiaye also praised the agents of Promovilles, emphasizing that their collective efforts contributed to this recognition.
For Ndiaye, this distinction represents an added responsibility in his role. He vowed to continue and intensify the efforts undertaken by Promovilles, aiming to enhance the program's performance and accelerate project execution. The award will, according to Ndiaye, serve as motivation to redouble efforts and ensure the timely completion of projects.
Reflecting on his tenure at Promovilles, Ndiaye highlighted the progress made in reviving stalled projects and accelerating works. He also mentioned the successful completion of several projects and the launch of new initiatives. These projects focus on improving infrastructure, enhancing connectivity, and increasing accessibility to public facilities.
Ndiaye stressed the importance of action and on-the-ground monitoring of projects. He encouraged public officials to prioritize tangible results over rhetoric, emphasizing that actual development is driven by diligent work rather than mere slogans or speeches. Regular site visits by officials are crucial, he argued, to ensure projects stay on track.
With this prestigious award, Ndiaye is poised to continue his impactful work at Promovilles, driving forward urban modernization projects in Senegal's local communities. His recognition serves as a testament to the program's achievements and its potential for further growth and development.
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- Serigne Ndiaye received the Malaw d'Or du Patriotisme et de la Citoyenneté award for his contributions to promoting patriotism and citizenship in Senegal.
