Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara on Saturday in Abidjan outlined the priorities of his new government, urging ministers to continue their efforts with “greater commitment and dedication” to ensure the well-being of the population, with security, national cohesion, and peace as key objectives.
“We must maintain sustained momentum in all strategic sectors in order to accelerate our country’s development while preserving security, national cohesion, and peace,” Ouattara said during a cabinet meeting, held a day after the formation of his new government team.
On Friday, “upon the proposal” of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, Alassane Ouattara formed a 35-member government, including one Vice Prime Minister, two Ministers of State, and four Ministers Delegate.
The Head of State stressed the need to identify localities not yet covered by water and electricity services, as well as expansion needs, in order to plan the remaining efforts required to achieve the goal of full national coverage.
“We have recorded significant progress in recent years, but it is important to go further, as the population expects more results from us,” he said.
Ouattara said he expects “discipline and solidarity” from his ministers in the conduct of government action to build a “great Côte d’Ivoire.”
“The achievement of our ambition for a great Côte d’Ivoire is within reach; it is up to all of us to commit to it fully, with determination and dedication,” he concluded.
