In a meeting held on September 20, 2026, in the Boulliwel sub-prefecture of Mamou, local authorities, educational officials, and community members came together to address the issue of students leaving their local community for education. The goal is to strengthen the local education system, enabling students to continue their education within their community. This initiative aims to improve academic performance in Boulliwel and alleviate the financial burden on families associated with transferring students to other areas.
Prospère Mansaré, the elementary education delegate for Boulliwel, emphasized that education is a collective responsibility. He stressed that improving academic results in Boulliwel requires creating conditions for students to pursue their education locally. Mansaré highlighted the challenges faced by families when transferring students after the 10th grade and called for collaborative efforts to enhance infrastructure, recruit qualified teachers, and improve pedagogical support.
Abdoulaye Condé, the sub-prefect of Boulliwel, echoed Mansaré's sentiments, emphasizing that the development of Boulliwel depends on the education of its youth. Condé urged residents and community members to work together with authorities to find sustainable solutions, enabling students to study in good conditions without having to leave their community after the 10th grade.
Thierno Hassane Diallo, a Boulliwel resident living in Conakry, expressed his commitment to supporting efforts to improve the local education system. Diallo emphasized that community members have a responsibility to contribute to the development of their hometown and ensure that students have equal opportunities to pursue their education locally.
Boubacar Sow, the first vice-mayor of Boulliwel, welcomed the collective engagement, stating that it was long overdue. Sow emphasized that maintaining students in Boulliwel requires a communal effort, involving educational authorities, parents, and community members. He expressed optimism that together, they can overcome the challenges and improve the education system in Boulliwel.
To achieve their goals, the community will need to address several challenges, including upgrading school infrastructure, recruiting and retaining qualified teachers, and improving learning conditions. The authorities and community members acknowledged that concerted efforts are necessary to overcome these obstacles and provide students with quality education within their community.
The initiative in Boulliwel reflects a growing recognition of the importance of local education in community development. By working together, the authorities and citizens of Boulliwel aim to create a better future for their students and community, providing them with the opportunities they deserve.
Key points
- Authorities and citizens in Boulliwel, Guinea, have pledged to work together to reduce student transfers out of the community after the 10th grade.
- The initiative aims to improve academic performance in Boulliwel and alleviate the financial burden on families associated with transferring students to other areas.
- To achieve their goals, the community will need to address several challenges, including upgrading school infrastructure, recruiting and retaining qualified teachers, and improving learning conditions.
