Far North : Promising Future For Special Reconstruction Plan

The population of the Far North Region everything being equal would experience more development as from the year 2022 within the framework of the Special Reconstruction Plan for the Far North Region.  This follows the decisions and recommendations made during the Inter-ministerial meeting dedicated to the Special Reconstruction Plan for the Far North Region, Prime Minister, Head of Government, Joseph Dion Ngute chaired at the Auditorium of the Prime Minister’s Office on September 28, 2021.
Yesterday’s Inter-ministerial meeting came after that of January 14, 2021 during which directives were given for the consolidation of the framework document for the plan and perspectives.  Concerned cabinet ministers therefore used the September 27 meeting to present reports on key aspects within their competence. After the in-camera meeting, the Governor of the Far North Region, Midjiyawa Bakari told the press that following the presentations of the ministers, some progress was noticed. He said companies in charge of carrying out projects were mobilising, budgetary provisions made and development partners were also invited. “ As the Prime Minister said, in 2021/2022, much will be done with regard to electrification, urban roads and other roads  projects linking the region,” he  stated.
In specific terms, the Governor said during the meeting it was decided that the Minister of Public Contracts should authorise the Minister of Public Works to award road contract directly without going through the normal contract award procedure in order  to accelerate projects for the benefit of the population. He disclosed that concerning the Mora-Dabanga- Kousseri road construction project, companies were mobilising to resume work when the current rainy season ends. The Mora-Maroua road project on the other hand was almost ready to be received and said it was the same situation for the Mora-Bogo road. As for electricity, the G...