The Prime Minister, Ali Falih al-Zaydi, chaired an expansive meeting today, Tuesday, to discuss the administrative, service, and security conditions in Kirkuk Governorate, directing an increase in its share of electricity and fuel, and expediting the resolution of the governor selection file.
The Prime Minister's media office stated in a statement followed by the Video News Agency that the meeting was attended by several ministers, security officials, and representatives of relevant authorities to discuss matters related to the citizens' needs in the governorate.
The statement added that al-Zaydi directed an increase in Kirkuk's share of electric power to improve supply hours, in addition to increasing the quantities of fuel allocated for private generators to ensure their continued operation.
He emphasized the necessity of hastening the resolution of the governor selection file for Kirkuk and ending the state of administrative vacuum, in accordance with the agreements concluded among the components of the governorate.
On the security side, al-Zaydi instructed the operations command and security agencies to take the necessary measures to enhance security and stability, and to handle demonstrations in accordance with the constitution and law, while ensuring the protection of demonstrators and public and private properties.
He also directed the referral of the pricing of private generators to the Integrity Commission for investigation and auditing of related violations, and to take the necessary legal actions.
Al-Zaydi affirmed the importance of field follow-up on issues and improving the service and development reality in Kirkuk, and responding to citizens' demands in a manner that enhances stability and regular operations of institutions.