The local steering committee for the Month of Solidarity and Fight Against Exclusion in Segou held a meeting on October 7th at the prefecture's conference room in Segou. The meeting was chaired by Daouda Diamouténé, the first deputy prefect of the Segou circle. The representative of the mayor of Segou's urban commune, Mme Dackouo Haoua Doumbia, and committee members were also in attendance. Discussions focused on preparations for the various activities planned during the month.
The event has several patrons, including Dr Samba Bokary Tounkara, CEO of the Office du Niger, and businessman Bakary Goïta. Several personalities have been designated to support the different thematic weeks. The first week, dedicated to the elderly, will be under the patronage of businessman Kida Sissoko. The second week, focused on women and children, will be supported by Mme Diao Kadiatou Tall, president of the Association professionnelle des femmes rurales de la région de Ségou (Asprofer).
The third week, dedicated to people with disabilities, will be supported by Mgr Augustin Traoré, bishop of Segou, and Oumar Togora, regional coordinator of village, fraction, and neighborhood chiefs. The fourth week, focused on youth, employment, and entrepreneurship, will be accompanied by Youssouf Diarra, of the Order of Pharmacists, and businessman Mamoutou Kouma. A total of six elderly individuals have been selected to receive visits from authorities.
The selected elderly individuals include Fatoumata Maïga (97 years old), Mariam Samaké (107 years old), Tidiane Thiero (91 years old), Dramane Coulibaly (96 years old), Djeneba Niaré (93 years old), and Sitan Koné (96 years old). The first deputy prefect of the Segou circle, Daouda Diamouténé, called on all actors to get involved to make this Month of Solidarity a success.
The program also includes the organization of medical consultations at health centers, surgical care for cataracts, and donations of medicine and blood. The event aims to promote solidarity and fight against exclusion in Segou. The local steering committee is working to ensure the success of the event.
The Month of Solidarity and Fight Against Exclusion in Segou is an annual event that brings together various stakeholders to promote solidarity and support vulnerable groups. The event is expected to take place in 2026, with activities planned throughout the month. The local authorities are working to ensure that the event is a success.
The event's organizers are calling on the public to get involved and support the various activities planned. The success of the event will depend on the level of involvement and participation from the public and various stakeholders. The local steering committee is working to ensure that the event achieves its objectives.
Key points
- Preparations are underway for the 2026 edition of the Month of Solidarity and Fight Against Exclusion in Segou.
- The event has several patrons, including Dr Samba Bokary Tounkara and businessman Bakary Goïta.
- The program includes medical consultations, surgical care for cataracts, and donations of medicine and blood.
