The commune of Guitry in Côte d'Ivoire has outlined a plan to invest 1.105 billion FCFA in 68 projects over the next three years, from 2027 to 2029. This plan was presented during the third ordinary session of the municipal council on October 27, 2026. The session was chaired by Dago Ndrin Dominique, the first deputy mayor, in the presence of the departmental prefect, Ida Grâce Camara.
The investment program aims to strengthen administrative, health, education, security, and sociocultural infrastructure, as well as improve the living conditions of the population. The program was developed in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Interior and Security. According to Dago Ndrin, the allocated amounts are budgetary forecasts and do not represent resources already available in the municipality's coffers.
For 2027, the commune plans to allocate 150 million FCFA for the continuation of the construction of the new town hall, with a total estimated cost of 454 million FCFA. An equivalent amount is planned for the start of construction of the police commissariat. In the health sector, 28 million FCFA will be used for the rehabilitation of four dispensaries, while 45 million FCFA will be spent on building a dispensary in the Koko district.
The education sector will also benefit from investments, including the rehabilitation of the Koko public primary school for 11 million FCFA and the construction of fences for two other primary schools for 35 and 25 million FCFA, respectively. Additionally, the construction of a municipal library estimated at 35 million FCFA is planned. These projects aim to improve the infrastructure and services offered to the population.
To improve the living environment, the municipality plans to carry out sanitation and rainwater drainage work valued at 75 million FCFA and acquire 1,000 metal trash cans. The purchase of a grader for 153 million FCFA is also planned to facilitate the maintenance and reprofiling of communal roads. Other projects include the rehabilitation of the municipal slaughterhouse and the extension of the electrical network.
The commune also plans to create a municipal radio station called "Koboli FM" with an envelope of 29.913 million FCFA allocated in 2027 for the acquisition of necessary technical equipment. In the sports sector, the program provides for the rehabilitation of the omnisports stadium and the construction of a grandstand. A large stadium is also planned for 2028 with an initial allocation of 118 million FCFA.
Prefect Ida Grâce Camara praised the municipality's efforts to improve working conditions for administrative services and the well-being of the population. She noted the renovation of the sub-prefecture's premises, work carried out for the benefit of rescue services, and the provision of computer equipment and mobility means for several administrations. The program reflects the commune's commitment to sustainable development and improving the quality of life for its residents.
Key points
- The commune of Guitry plans to invest 1.105 billion FCFA in 68 projects from 2027-2029.
- The program aims to strengthen infrastructure and improve living conditions for the population.
- The investments will be allocated to various sectors, including health, education, and infrastructure development.
