Oujda governor Mohamed Atfaoui outlines initial files to reorganize local affairs in Oujda

Economy of the East

Oujda is witnessing a new dynamism with the beginning of the duties of Governor Mohamed Atfawi, who initiated a series of meetings and field visits in an attempt to reset the rhythm of local management and maintain the pace that characterized the open projects during the past months. These moves come in the context of a phase in which the city is witnessing a growing need for an effective presence of the authorities in the field, to ensure the continuity of development projects and keep up with them in a balanced manner.

An approach based on listening and rediscipline

Since his arrival at the helm of the Oujda-Ankad governorate, Governor Mohamed Atfaoui has adopted a method based on direct listening, through frequent visits and meetings with elected officials, civil society actors and representatives of professional chambers. These steps are part of a vision to restore the effectiveness of territorial management in the context of indicators that suggest the return of some of the sluggishness that characterized previous phases. Residents of the city express a clear anticipation of the governor's moves, hoping that these meetings will lead to practical measures to address outstanding issues.

During an expanded meeting with members of the Oujda Collective Council, urgent issues related to citizens' concerns and issues accumulated over the past four years were raised, in addition to discussing the achievements made. The governor emphasized that dealing with the issues at hand must be done with great responsibility and objectivity, noting that Oujda is undergoing an economic and social transformation that requires effective cooperation between the various stakeholders, especially the elected and local authorities.

Urgent files: Infrastructure, Transportation, Building Permits

Governor Mohamed Atfaoui said that current development programs, despite their importance, need complementary projects targeting vulnerable groups and marginal neighborhoods, which require the rehabilitation of infrastructure and the creation of job opportunities. He also explained that the issues related to building permits have been overcome in coordination with the competent authorities, while emphasizing the need to respect the law and simplify procedures for citizens and investors, as a pillar for restructuring urban development in a balanced manner.

As for urban transportation, the governor recalled the conclusions of the report of the Supreme Council of Accounts, which pointed to a critical situation in the sector. Despite the difficulty of achieving a comprehensive transformation this year, he stressed the need to find urgent solutions to alleviate the suffering of students and users who rely on buses, calling on the collective council to provide intermediate and realistic solutions without waiting for the completion of administrative and legal procedures.

Street vendors and model markets

On the issue of street vendors, who have been occupying public spaces and central streets for years, Governor Mohamed Atfawi called for an end to the chaos in several locations in the city. He stressed that the model markets in the neighborhoods, which are underutilized, will be the subject of reorganization and development, guaranteeing the rights of all parties and restoring balance to the public space.

Industrial zone and infrastructure

Regarding the industrial zone, Governor Mohamed Atfawi noted that communication with the Ministry of Industry aims to accelerate the launch of the second phase of the project, with a commitment to facilitate procedures related to receiving investors, within the framework of supporting economic development and job creation.

The meeting also addressed issues related to water and electricity networks and the state of roads within the city, especially in overcrowded and marginal neighborhoods, emphasizing the fight against illegal construction and the completion of a comprehensive census that monitors existing imbalances and allows them to be addressed in a systematic manner