Côte d'Ivoire's Army Chief Donates Educational Equipment to Madinani Modern High School

Côte d'Ivoire's Army Chief of Staff, General Lassina Doumbia, has donated a significant amount of educational and computer equipment to Madinani Modern High School. The donation was made on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in a ceremony attended by the department's prefect, Adama Doumbia, and several administrative, customary, and religious authorities. The donated items include furniture, educational devices, and computer accessories.

The donated items include two large tables and 60 chairs for the teachers' room, 32 tables and 32 chairs for classrooms, a television, a risograph, a photocopier and its consumables, five video projectors, five projection screens, three pointers, two laptops, and various computer and electrical accessories. The donation was handed over by Colonel-Major Aboubakar Youssoufou Doumbia, representing General Lassina Doumbia.

Colonel-Major Aboubakar Youssoufou Doumbia stated that the donation reflects General Lassina Doumbia's attachment to his hometown and his desire to contribute to the education of young people. He encouraged other officials and personalities from Madinani to invest in the development of their locality. The school's principal, Mamadou Koné, expressed gratitude to the donor, highlighting that the donation is an important investment in the future of the youth.

Mamadou Koné urged teachers to redouble their efforts and students to demonstrate discipline, attendance, and merit to achieve better results in the Brevet d'études du premier cycle (BEPC) and baccalauréat exams. On behalf of parents and the school's management committee, Moussa Diarrassouba, secretary-general of COGES, welcomed the initiative, which aims to alleviate the burden on school administration and families.

Moussa Diarrassouba pledged to work towards securing, maintaining, and managing the donated equipment effectively. Affoua Mouroufié Esther Kouakou, representing the students, expressed gratitude to the donor and promised that students would preserve the equipment, avoid indiscipline and cheating, and strive for better academic performance.

Prefect Adama Doumbia, who presided over the ceremony, expressed gratitude to the donor on behalf of the department, praising his support for education. He encouraged students to overcome difficulties, demonstrate determination in their studies, and honor the donor's trust with satisfactory academic results.

The donation has been well-received by the school community, with students, teachers, and administrators pledging to make the most of the equipment. The event highlights General Lassina Doumbia's commitment to education and community development in his hometown.

Key points

• General Lassina Doumbia donates educational equipment to Madinani Modern High School.
• The donation includes furniture, educational devices, and computer accessories.
• The school community has welcomed the donation and pledged to use the equipment effectively.