This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press – Muhammad Zariyouh
The Nador region lives in a state of chronic frustration, as development dreams and promised projects evaporate one after the other.
Long years of waiting and promises that were not implemented have led residents of the region to question their role in development and spatial justice.
Between announced dreams and others that are still only perceptions on paper, it seems that this region is caught in a cycle of marginalization and exclusion, as if development were selectively granted according to vague criteria.
The Cultural Complex, which was supposed to be a center for the revival of the cultural and artistic movement in the region, is still only a dream stuck between the declarations of those in charge and the reality of lack of implementation.
The same goes for the Music Institute, which would have liked to offer a space for creativity and the development of artistic talents, but it did not go beyond its advertising.
Although the eastern part includes several regions, attention seems to be focused only on Oujda, leading the residents of Nador to wonder: why are the projects there not faltering while they are faltering here?
The problem is not limited to cultural and artistic projects, because the dream of a large stadium has also become a symbol of procrastination. Each time the issue is raised, the blame is shifted to another party, between the Collective Council, Parliament and the ministries concerned.
This vicious circle of exchange of responsibilities has made citizens lose confidence in future promises.
As for higher education, the situation is no better. The Higher School of Technology that was established in the region lacked basic facilities, as if the aim was only to add the project to the list of achievements without deriving any real benefit from it.
Likewise, the dream of creating an engineering school, which has been talked about for years, is still unknown. The university center to which young people aspire has not yet seen the light of day, although it constitutes an essential condition for welcoming the growing number of students and meeting the needs of the local market.
The lack of a cinema hall in the area is just one example of the lack of even the most basic entertainment facilities in Nador. These demands, considered part of the fundamental rights of citizens, have become a subject of ridicule for some, as if they were exaggerated dreams, when in reality they are a necessity to achieve social and cultural balance. .
Whenever questions arise about the failure of these projects, those responsible begin to trade accusations. Local administrators blame Parliament and parliamentarians, in turn, hold the central government responsible.
As for the ministers, they justify their inaction by the poor management of local administrators or the lack of real estate resources. In the end, the projects remain inactive and citizens return with nostalgia.
The young people of Nador live in a state of deep frustration, as they see that their simplest dreams, from a sports stadium to a cultural complex, are turning into a mirage. This frustration pushes some to migrate, while others remain stuck in a cycle of uncertainty.
What is needed today is to put an end to this confusion. The responsible authorities must be transparent and credible, and provide clear answers on the fate of these projects. It makes no sense for citizens to constantly expect their fundamental rights to be respected. Development is not a luxury, but a right for every region and every citizen.
The Nador region no longer needs empty speeches and promises, but rather real and realistic development plans implemented on the ground.
The absence of development does not only mean marginalizing the present, but it is also a mortgage for the future of future generations. If this dynamic does not change, Nador will remain a stark example of the development neglect that afflicts certain regions of Morocco.
