Deir ezzor: Governor of Deir Ezzor in Syria, Ghassan Al Sayyed Ahmed affirmed that the governorate is witnessing a radical transformation towards administrative and service stability after regaining full control over it, stressing that the priority is to ensure the continuity of basic services for citizens and to protect vital facilities.
According to Qatar News Agency, the governor explained that the central directorates immediately began their tasks to secure water and health needs and to operate the main mills, affirming that the national hospital and bakeries continued to operate at full capacity, which prevented any living crises or interruption in the food and service supply chain since the first day of liberation.
The governor elaborated on the speed of the military resolution, which helped preserve the social structure, as no waves of displacement of the population were recorded. This allowed the local administration to overcome the challenges of urgent humanitarian needs, despite the prior readiness of the shelters prepared by the response committee.
He pointed out that the transition from military to civilian life was very smooth due to the rapid collapse of the SDF organization, indicating that the governorate maintained its administrative structure and functional apparatus. This structure remained in place even in areas outside government control before their liberation, providing an administrative database that enabled the state to immediately regain the initiative in providing services without bureaucratic obstacles.
The governor also addressed the state of the energy sector, explaining that current oil production is about 50,000 barrels per day, a significant decline compared to Syria's historical production capacities, which were ten times greater. There is a timetable in coordination with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to rehabilitate 50 percent of the oil wells within one year, with a goal of 100 percent readiness within three years. This will involve openness to contracting with national and international expertise to ensure sustainable resource investment, which is expected to positively impact the Syrian national economy.
Ahmed mentioned that Syria's President, Ahmad Al Sharaa, pledged to give Deir Ezzor a fair share of its oil and underground wealth to support reconstruction plans, improve living conditions, and create new job opportunities. This approach reflects a developmental vision to compensate the governorate for the destruction it suffered during past years, with ongoing coordination with the Ministry of Interior to secure oil facilities and combat smuggling.
The governor concluded by affirming that Deir Ezzor represents the economic lever for Syria, not only in the oil sector but also in agriculture. The region includes about 200,000 hectares of arable land, with ambitious plans to invest the waters of the Euphrates River more effectively through major development projects.