Al-Kadhimi: Corruption and Mismanagement Are Among the Reasons Behind the Fall of Mosul

Baghdad-INA
 
Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi confirmed on Monday, that corruption and mismanagement are among the factors that caused the fall of Nineveh in the hands of the ISIS gang, while directing ministers to make regular visits to the provinces.
 
During the cabinet session held in Nineveh province, Al-Kadhimi said that Nineveh province is dear to the hearts of all Iraqis, and it is one of the civilization prints, pointing out that we find the legacy of the extended, continuous and converging Iraqi history from Sumer to Assyria, in every Iraqi city we visit, and Nineveh is the fragrant of history, the authenticity of the Iraqis, the kindness of their hearts, their humanity, and their civilizational imprint.
 
“It is not a coincidence that Nineveh is one of the examples of Iraqi diversity, and that the land of Iraq brings together all this social diversity, which we consider a source of our strength, and we see it as the essence of Iraqi identity, affirming that the nations that preserve and respect their diversity are the living civilized nations”.
 
Al-Kadhimi continued, here on this beloved land, the world witnessed a journey of sacrifices from all our people, in defense of Nineveh's identity, its Iraqi nationality, and its authenticity, refusing to let this great city be captive of terrorism and barbarism, as the Iraqis won over terrorism because the people of Mosul are at the forefront of defenders of their city.
 
He pointed out that the session of the Cabinet was held in Nineveh, aiming to find out the problems that the province suffers from in various fields, stressing that Nineveh is still suffering from service and construction problems.
 
Al-Kadhimi also said that "corruption and mismanagement are among the factors that caused the fall of the province in the hands of the ISIS gang," stressing that "the government fought corruption as much as it could, with the support of all Iraqis, but the battle is long and it may be greater than the battle of ISIS, and it needs everyone's solidarity."
 
"We formed a special committee for the reconstruction of Mosul, and directed to set up a road map and a quick action plan to address the problems that the province suffers from," he added.
 
And he indicated that work has begun on important strategic projects in the province, including the Mosul airport and the train station, affirming that all ministries must provide all their capabilities to the Mosul Reconstruction Committee, in order to achieve its mission."
 
Al-Kadhimi addressed the people of Mosul by saying that "the future is for the lovers of Iraq, and there is no future for corruption, terrorism and incompetence, we are with you and your family in all cities of Iraq, for progress as we support each other.