On October 20, 2026, Guinea's Minister of National Education, Bintou Keïta, inaugurated a new public primary school in Coronthie, Kaloum district. The school, which has 24 classrooms, was built to address the educational needs of the local community. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Conakry's Governor, Hadja M'Mahawa Sylla, and other education officials.
The new school is located behind Conakry's governorate and features three R+2 blocks, eight toilet cabins, and water fountains supplied by the Société des eaux de Guinée (SEG). The school is designed to accommodate 32 students per class. Local authorities stated that the construction of the school fulfills a promise made by President Mamadi Doumbouya to the people of Coronthie following his takeover on September 5, 2021.
During the ceremony, Minister Bintou Keïta and Governor Hadja M'Mahawa Sylla emphasized the importance of basic education in the government's priorities. They urged education officials and local populations to ensure the preservation and proper functioning of the new school. The people of Coronthie, who had been requesting the school for a long time, welcomed the development.
The school's construction is seen as a significant development for the community, which has been seeking improved educational infrastructure. A local elder expressed gratitude, stating that the school has been a long-standing request from the community since Guinea's First Republic. The new school is expected to improve access to quality education for local children.
The inauguration of the school was attended by several high-ranking officials, including the Regional Inspector of Education for Conakry, Thiapatho Barry, and the Communal Director of Education for Kaloum, Ibrahima Docta Yattara. The event was also attended by education stakeholders and local community members.
The new school is expected to enhance education standards in the area and provide a better learning environment for students. The government's investment in education is seen as a positive step towards improving the country's education sector. The school's infrastructure is designed to support the educational needs of the growing community.
The Guinean government has been working to improve education infrastructure and access to quality education. The inauguration of the new school in Kaloum district is part of these efforts. The government has been making investments to enhance education standards and provide better learning environments for students across the country.
Key points
- The new school has 24 classrooms and is designed to accommodate 32 students per class.
- The school's construction fulfills a promise made by President Mamadi Doumbouya to the people of Coronthie.
- The government has been working to improve education infrastructure and access to quality education in Guinea.
