Kirkuk:Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi has mandated an increase in Kirkuk Governorate’s electricity and fuel allocations to better meet the needs of its citizens and enhance the availability of power supply. This initiative also includes an augmentation in the fuel provided to private generators to ensure their uninterrupted operation.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Prime Minister Al-Zaidi conducted an extensive meeting on Tuesday to address the situation in Kirkuk. The meeting included attendance from the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Ministers of Interior, Justice, and State for Foreign Affairs, the Chairman of the Popular Mobilization Forces, the Director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Head of the National Security Service, and the head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party bloc in the Council of Representatives.

The discussions at the meeting revolved around Kirkuk’s administrative, service-related, and security issues, with a focus on the needs of the governorate’s residents. Prime Minister Al-Zaidi emphasized the necessity of selecting a governor for Kirkuk promptly to resolve the administrative vacuum, following agreements among the governorate’s various components.

Al-Zaidi also instructed the Operations Command and security agencies to maintain peace and stability, manage demonstrations legally, and protect both protesters and property. Additionally, he directed that issues related to the pricing of private generators be investigated by the Integrity Commission, with any irregularities being subjected to legal scrutiny.

The Prime Minister reiterated the importance of field follow-ups to enhance public services, address citizens’ legitimate demands, and ensure the smooth operation of institutions, thereby reinforcing stability within the governorate.