Guedj Martin : un village oublié entre manque d’électricité, d’eau et d’infrastructures
Located in the commune of Nguéniène, in the department of Mbour, the village of Guedj Martin lives in persistent poverty. Here, electricity, drinking water, and basic infrastructure remain distant promises that residents say they only hear about through official speeches on the radio.
Located about ten kilometers from Nguéniène (Mbour), Guedj is difficult to access. The lack of a paved road further isolates the village, especially during the rainy season when the tracks become impassable. In the dry season, the landscape is marked by aridity, accentuating the feeling of abandonment.
With an estimated population of 2,591 in 2024, the village suffers from a critical lack of basic social infrastructure. Residents denounce unequal treatment compared to other, better-equipped localities in the municipality.
"Some villages have electricity, except for us. Yet, electricity is only two kilometers away, all the way to Ndiémane. We don't even feel the presence of the authorities," laments Thomas Faye, president of the Revolutionary Movement of Guedj (MRG), a citizen initiative born to give a voice to the people.
The lack of electricity has a significant impact on daily life.
"Ndiemane, a neighboring village only two kilometers from us, was electrified, but then our village was completely bypassed, which is like an embargo. On the Mbine Seck-Nguéniène (the commune) intersection, all the villages are electrified except ours. There is a lot of bitterness because of this electricity issue. The unease is still palpable among the population. Our village has suffered an injustice," he insists.
Economic activity is limited, health services are inadequate, and study conditions are very difficult. The village has only one health post with limited capacity, unable to meet the needs of the inhabitants.
Pregnant women are particularly at risk.
"During childbirth, they encounter enormous difficulties. They are often transported by cart to more suitable health facilities," he explains.
The educational situation is equally concerning. Due to a lack of sufficient infrastructure, many students travel approximately two kilometers each day to reach school in Ndiémane. It's an arduous journey, especially during periods of intense heat.
"We are very tired. We are constantly going back and forth. We want to study, but we need adequate conditions," say students from the village, who are appealing to the authorities, particularly the President of the Republic and the Minister of Education.
Faced with this situation, the people of Guedj are demanding equitable access to essential services, namely electricity, water supply, and modern health and school infrastructure. Their message is clear: to break out of isolation and finally benefit from the same opportunities as other communities.
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