The mayor of Bondoukou, Ouattara Anzoumana, has reaffirmed the municipal council's commitment to improving learning conditions for students in the city. On October 9, 2026, he inaugurated a new three-class school building named after former Minister Yahya Ouattara in the Zanzan-Mampo neighborhood. The mayor emphasized that the school's inauguration represents an investment in the future of the children, the commune, and the nation.
The new school aims to provide students with a dignified, secure, and conducive learning environment. The mayor invited the local population to preserve and maintain the school, making it a community asset. He also urged teachers to be dedicated and available, parents to support their children's education, and students to work hard and persevere. According to the mayor, education is one of the most beautiful paths to success.
The school was named after Yahya Ouattara, a former minister, mayor, and deputy of Bondoukou, to honor his memory. The mayor expressed his hope that future generations of leaders will emerge from this school. The inauguration ceremony was attended by administrative, municipal, educational, customary, and religious authorities, as well as local residents and members of the former minister's family.
The representative of the prefect of the Gontougo region and Bondoukou department, Secretary General 2 Danho Bessikoi Sandrine, praised the achievement, which she believes will bring educational services closer to families and reduce class sizes in existing schools. She encouraged the local population to protect the school and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
The construction of the new school is expected to reduce the need for double-shift classes in some schools. According to Bouaki Joseph, Inspector Principal of the Bondoukou Regional Directorate of National Education, Literacy, and Technical Education, this initiative will improve learning conditions for students. The youth of Zanzan-Mampo expressed their gratitude to the mayor and authorities for the new school.
However, some youth representatives, including Taki Koffi, president of the youth of the neighborhood, called for additional improvements, such as the installation of electricity, enhanced security, and the creation of a school cafeteria. The mayor and authorities have not yet responded to these requests.
The inauguration ceremony marked a significant milestone in the development of education in Bondoukou. The municipal council's efforts to improve learning conditions have been praised by local residents and authorities. The new school is expected to have a positive impact on the education and well-being of students in the Zanzan-Mampo neighborhood.
Key points
- The mayor of Bondoukou has reaffirmed his commitment to improving learning conditions for students.
- A new three-class school building has been inaugurated in the Zanzan-Mampo neighborhood.
- The school aims to provide students with a dignified, secure, and conducive learning environment.
