On September 26, 2026, Guinean lawmaker Abdoulaye Baldé and his colleague Aïssatou Lamarana Diallo, accompanied by local authorities, inaugurated the new Thialékoto college in the Gaoual prefecture. The college, built by the Association pour le développement de Boussoura Binany (ADBB), features four classrooms and a teacher's residence. The ceremony highlighted the importance of education in rural areas and the need for improved infrastructure.
The college is located in the district of Donghi Dabbhi, in the Malanta sub-prefecture of Gaoual. Abdoulaye Baldé emphasized the significance of education in rural areas, stating that it is essential for providing underprivileged children with access to education. He also announced a donation of 300 school uniforms and supplies for the students, on behalf of the President of the National Assembly.
During the ceremony, Abdoulaye Baldé called for the government to improve access to education in rural areas, including the deployment of qualified teachers to the college. He also emphasized the need for better road infrastructure in the region, which is currently largely unpaved and difficult to navigate. The lawmaker promised to follow up on the deployment of teachers to ensure that the college provides quality education.
Aïssatou Lamarana Diallo, the deputy for Gaoual, encouraged parents to support their children's education and praised the construction of the college. She emphasized that the presence of schools alone is not enough; children must also attend and be motivated to learn. The deputy expressed gratitude to the President of the National Assembly, the government, and the ADBB for their contributions to the college's construction.
Boubacar Gaoual Diallo, the prefectural director of education in Gaoual, welcomed the construction of the college as an initiative to be encouraged. He acknowledged the shortage of teachers in the region but pledged to support the new college. Gaoual has consistently ranked among the top-performing prefectures in Guinea in terms of educational outcomes.
Mamadou Diallo, secretary-general of the ADBB, expressed satisfaction with the inauguration of the college, which will enable local children to pursue their studies. He emphasized that the association's efforts are aimed at supporting the government's education initiatives and ensuring that children have access to quality education.
The inauguration of the Thialékoto college marks a significant milestone in the development of education in Gaoual. The event highlighted the importance of collaboration between local authorities, communities, and the government in improving access to education in rural areas. The college is expected to provide educational opportunities for hundreds of students in the region.
Key points
- - The college was built by the Association pour le développement de Boussoura Binany (ADBB) with four classrooms and a teacher's residence. - Abdoulaye Baldé announced a donation of 300 school uniforms and supplies for the students. - The ceremony highlighted the need for improved infrastructure, including roads and teacher deployment, to support education in rural areas.
