Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi directed on Tuesday to increase Kirkuk's share of electricity and fuel, as well as to resolve the issue of appointing the governor. A broad meeting was held under Al-Zaidi's chairmanship to discuss the situation in
the province, attended by the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, the Ministers of Interior, Justice, and State for Foreign Affairs, the Head of the Popular Mobilization Authority, the Director of the General Commander's Office of the Armed Forces, the
Head of the National Security Agency, and the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party bloc in parliament. The meeting reviewed the general conditions in Kirkuk, including administrative, service, and security files, along with the needs of the citizens. The Prime
Minister ordered an increase in the province's electricity quota to meet the population's needs and improve supply hours, and also increased the fuel allocation for private generators to ensure their continuous operation. He emphasized the urgency of resolving the administrative
vacancy by selecting a governor according to agreements among the province's components. He also instructed the operations command and security agencies to take necessary measures to maintain security and stability, handle demonstrations in accordance with the constitution and law, and
ensure the protection of protesters and public and private property. The issue of private generator pricing was referred to the Integrity Commission for investigation and appropriate legal action. He stressed the importance of field follow-up on these matters, improving service
and development conditions in the province, and responding to legitimate citizen demands to enhance stability and ensure the regular functioning of institutions and service delivery.
