The Mutuelle de développement économique et social de Soko (MUDESO) has reinforced school infrastructure in Soko, Côte d'Ivoire, with the construction of seven classrooms at the public primary school Tôlè Mela and 18 teacher housing units at primary schools Soko 1 and Soko 2. This development aims to enhance learning conditions for students and working conditions for teachers. The infrastructure was presented to the local population on November 9, 2026, during a ceremony attended by notable figures, including Koffi Maizan Noel, Director-General of the Fonds de garantie automobile (FGA).
Mouroufié Koffi Patrice, President of MUDESO and Deputy of Bondoukou, explained that these achievements are part of a community development initiative launched in 2017. He expressed his joy, stating that seeing children attend these schools and become future leaders makes him happy. Patrice encouraged parents to prioritize their children's education, especially girls, and urged teachers to take care of the provided housing to ensure its durability. He also called on the population to support the mutuelle's actions for the village's development.
The project to strengthen school infrastructure reached a significant milestone on August 1, 2025, with the official launch of construction works in the Bambarasso neighborhood. This new infrastructure, intended to be the fifth primary school in the locality, aims to decongest existing schools and bring education closer to children in this growing neighborhood. Mouroufié Koffi Patrice mentioned that he personally contributed to compensating individuals relocated for the construction site.
Koffi Maizan Noel, Director-General of the Fonds de garantie automobile (FGA), emphasized that this achievement demonstrates the commitment of local leaders to education. He stressed that village children are the future leaders of the country and that their education is crucial for the continuity of local development. Noel encouraged parents to prioritize their children's education and provide them with the necessary conditions for success.
Loan Constant, Secretary-General of the Bondoukou prefecture, presided over the ceremony on behalf of the regional prefect. He highlighted that these achievements address concrete needs of the population, providing students with a more suitable learning environment and teachers with housing near their workplaces. Constant urged parents to enroll their children in school, both boys and girls, and encouraged education officials to ensure the proper use of the infrastructure.
Diabagaté Mamadou, fifth deputy mayor of Bondoukou, represented the mayor and emphasized that education and improved working conditions for teachers are essential levers for local development. Ouattara Yacouba, Secretary-General of the Bondoukou regional education department, expressed gratitude from the education community for the mutuelle's contribution to improving the school environment in the Gontougo region.
Through these achievements, MUDESO continues its commitment to improving living conditions for the people of Soko, a border locality with Ghana, characterized by its sociocultural diversity. The mutuelle's efforts aim to support the development of the region and provide better prospects for young generations.
Key points
- MUDESO completed seven classrooms and 18 teacher housing units to improve learning conditions in Soko, Côte d'Ivoire.
- The project is part of a community development initiative launched in 2017 by MUDESO.
- Local leaders emphasize the importance of education for the development of the region and the future of its children.
