Séréna-Lasso Community Builds New Classrooms for Local High School

Ouri:The community of Séréna-Lasso has successfully constructed a new building with two classrooms for the local high school, costing approximately 6 million FCFA. This initiative aims to enhance the school's capacity to accommodate the growing student population.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the project was led by the school's council and involved significant contributions from both local residents and those living outside the area. This collective effort underscores the community's commitment to improving educational infrastructure.

The newly constructed classrooms are essential for meeting the demands of the 2026-2027 academic year, as explained by Lassina Naon, the school council's secretary general. The project also included the rehabilitation of an older classroom damaged by weather conditions.

Naon expressed gratitude towards all contributors, highlighting the importance of continued community support to address ongoing challenges, such as the need for new whiteboards. The high school's principal, Cheick Tidiane Djibo, commended the community's dedication, emphasizing the alignment with a broader movement for community ownership of educational facilities.

Sibiri Hermann Bamogo, president of the special delegation, attended the flag-raising ceremony and praised the unity displayed by the community, noting its potential to achieve significant accomplishments.