Accra:Valiou The village of Valiou in the commune of Pouni celebrated the opening of a new primary school, known as School C, on Saturday. This event also marked the commencement of a special operation for issuing biometric identity cards under the Alliance of Sahel States (CIB-AES).

According to Burkina Information Agency, the ceremony was held under the auspices of Nadine Timounou/Badiel, President of the special delegation of Pouni, and Bahini Edmon Coulibaly, Head of the basic education district (CCEB) of Pouni. It also had the support of local village leaders and saw participation from educational, customary, and religious authorities, as well as parents.

The village chief's representative expressed gratitude for the new facility, highlighting its importance in enhancing local education. Bahini Edmon Coulibaly, from the CCEB, congratulated the community and urged them to maintain the school diligently, while expressing appreciation to the financial partners.

Nadine Timounou/Badiel commended the community's engagement and stressed the significance of the new school for children's futures, officially declaring it open. She also called for increased community solidarity.

In conjunction with the school inauguration, there was a notable turnout for the CIB-AES enrollment operation. This initiative, led by the National Identification Office (ONI) in collaboration with the Valiou town hall, is part of efforts to promote the AES dynamic.

The day concluded with a symbolic ribbon-cutting, marking a significant step towards the development of Valiou.