On September 24, 2026, Mélia Ismaêl Soumah, the single-member deputy for Dixinn, alongside fellow deputies Aïssatou Diallo and Fatoumata Condé, undertook a consultation mission with Dixinn's communal authorities. This initiative is part of their parliamentary recess activities, aimed at maintaining a permanent connection with state representatives at the grassroots level and understanding the realities faced by citizens.
According to Deputy Soumah, the mission embodies a critical aspect of their parliamentary mandate: staying in touch with the population and listening to their concerns to better grasp the daily realities they face. The approach is grounded in three key principles: listening to the population and various stakeholders in the commune, directly observing on-the-ground realities, and accurately reporting the concerns to formulate recommendations for competent institutions.
Deputy Soumah highlighted that selecting the Dixinn mayor's office as the starting point for their mission was deliberate. The communal authorities are central to local governance, possessing privileged knowledge of the realities, constraints, and stakes. The meeting provided a platform for communal service heads, quarter chiefs, and union representatives to outline the challenges they face in discharging their duties.
Dr. Saran Camara, Dixinn's communal health director, emphasized the urgent need to rebuild the local health center. The current structure is inadequate, and the construction project, initially slated for completion within six months, remains unfinished. Dr. Camara called on the deputies to advocate for the health center's reconstruction before relevant institutions.
Aïssata Soumah, the mayor of Dixinn, discussed the financial difficulties confronting the commune. She stressed the need for financial resources to meet the commune's responsibilities and requested support for constructing a new communal headquarters. The mayor also mentioned that Dixinn has not received any transfers under the Communal Fund for Urban Areas (CFU) since 2018, significantly impacting project implementation.
Mayor Soumah identified several priority needs, including the construction of a modern market in Belle-Vue, a college in Hafia, and the improvement of secondary roads. The absence of a college in Hafia since independence and the persistent demand from citizens for better secondary roads were highlighted as pressing concerns.
Following the discussions, the deputies reaffirmed their commitment to continuing their proximity mission across Dixinn's quarters to gather citizen concerns and present them to relevant institutions. This engagement reflects their dedication to representing the people's interests and addressing local challenges through collaborative efforts.
Key points
- Deputy Mélia Ismaêl Soumah and colleagues engage with Dixinn authorities to address local challenges.
- Financial and infrastructural needs highlighted by Dixinn's authorities.
- Reconstruction of the Dixinn health center and communal headquarters among priority requests.
