Silly:Five newly constructed school buildings were officially handed over to beneficiary schools in Silly by Christophe Bonkoungou, the president of the special delegation of the municipality. The event took place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in the presence of local and educational authorities, as well as partners.
According to Burkina Information Agency, these facilities include five buildings, each containing three classrooms, provided to the Silly departmental high school, the local middle school, and public primary schools in Pano, Dio, and Brédié "B". The equipment includes 625 student desks and benches, 25 cabinets, 25 desks, 25 chairs, and five latrine blocks. Additionally, the Silly town hall contributed 119 extra student desks and benches to the primary schools.
During the ceremony, Christophe Bonkoungou thanked the German town of Viernheim and the organization "Kinder in Not" for their support over the years. He encouraged the beneficiaries to maintain the premises diligently. Father René Nana, representing the financial partner FOCUS.ev, expressed his organization's commitment to supporting community development initiatives.
Inspector Tigoulé Luc Sérémé, representing the Basic Education District, expressed gratitude for the donation, highlighting its importance in alleviating challenges for students and teachers. He encouraged the teaching staff to care for the furniture and urged school councils to actively address school dropout rates.