The Social Caravan of the LONACI FOUNDATION, led by Mr. Aboubakary Ouattara, Executive Director, commenced its tour across several regions of Ivory Coast. The initiative representing M. Dramane Coulibaly, President of the Board of Directors of the LONACI FOUNDATION and Director General of LONACI, ended the tour in Yapokoi, the Me region in the sub-prefecture of Danguira (Alepé). The final event marked the official handover of a fully built and equipped school canteen at the Public Primary School of Yapokoi.
During the tour, the caravan made several significant stops:
- June 27: In the Agnéby-Tiassa region, keys were handed over to an equipped primary school, which includes latrines, an office for the principal, and a shop.
- June 25: In Boniankro (Tiébissou, Aries region), a new 4-class building was inaugurated at the EPP of Boniankro, complete with similar amenities.
- June 23: In Diabo (Botro, Gbêkê region), a primary school with 6 fully equipped classrooms was handed over.
- June 20: In Tabakoro-Diéré (Mankono, Beré region), an improved village hydraulic pump was inaugurated.
Earlier stops included the inauguration of various facilities:
- A school canteen at the Modern Lycée de Guitry (Loh-Djiboua region).
- An improved village hydraulic pump in Belioha (Gagnoa, Gôh region).
- A primary school in Tiéma (Séguéla, Worodougou region).
- A maternity hospital with accommodation for a midwife in Bambalouma (Kounahiri, Beré region).
Vision for Education
Mr. Aboubakary Ouattara stated, “This is a political and social project, which echoes the formula attributed to Victor Hugo: ‘Opening a school is closing a prison.’ This means that education allows young people to avoid crime or violence. Building classrooms is about participating in children’s education, preparing them for work, and raising them to be responsible citizens who can live together.”
Community Engagement
These ceremonies were attended by local prefectural authorities, elected officials, executives, and traditional leaders, reflecting the LONACI FOUNDATION’s commitment to strengthening social infrastructure across the country.
Since 2019, the LONACI FOUNDATION has continued the social mission of LONACI, working annually to provide essential infrastructure in health, education, culture, and other key areas, actively contributing to the State’s efforts in the fight against poverty.
