Ghazouani launches Nouakchott development phase two
Mauritania's president announced intensive efforts to improve basic services and infrastructure in the capital city.
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani announced that Nouakchott will receive intensive efforts to improve basic services and infrastructure. These improvements will focus on water supply, healthcare access, and road and school upgrades. Ghazouani made these remarks on Thursday evening during a meeting with officials in Nouakchott-Sud.
The president stated that efforts will target reducing the population's suffering from thirst, expanding healthcare facilities, and improving road networks to reach areas outside the city. Hospitals will be reinforced with specialized medical staff, and urban beautification will be undertaken. Ghazouani emphasized that serving citizens is an absolute priority, with progress being gradual and continuous.
On Thursday, Ghazouani launched the second phase of Nouakchott's emergency development program, costing 115 billion old ouguiyas. This brings the total cost for all phases to 184 billion old ouguiyas. Projects include new health and school facilities, expanded water and electricity networks, roads, sports facilities, and public space rehabilitation.
Why it mattersResidents of Nouakchott will experience improvements in essential services like water, healthcare, and infrastructure.