The Member of Parliament for Bondoukou, Koffi Maizan Noël, has announced that the long-standing struggle for access to clean drinking water in the department is set to end within six months, following the launch of construction work on 35 new boreholes.
The announcement was made on Saturday, October 4, 2025, during the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Kouassi N’dawa Integrated Health Centre.
The event was attended by senior government officials, including Minister of State and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani, Minister of Construction, Housing and Urban Planning Bruno Nabagné Koné, and the Regional Director of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Health Coverage of Gontougo, Dr. Akaffou Anney Julienne.
According to MP Noël, the dual projects – the rehabilitation and construction of a local health facility and the installation of 35 boreholes – are part of a wider initiative aimed at improving access to essential services.
“These achievements are the result of constant support for the population and reflect the President of the Republic’s call for inclusive and equitable development,” he said.
The Minister of Construction praised the initiative, describing it as a tangible demonstration of the government’s commitment to improving lives.
“I am happy to be in Kouassi N’dawa to support our brothers. What is being done today in the areas of health and drinking water is a concrete response to the essential needs of the population, in perfect harmony with the vision of President Alassane Ouattara,” said Bruno Nabagné Koné.
Minister Adjoumani also welcomed the project, highlighting its transformative impact on daily life. “Water is life. Without water, we are nothing. Thanks to this project, our mothers and sisters will no longer have to travel long distances to get water. I would like to congratulate our younger brother, MP Koffi Maizan Noël, who is playing a key role in bringing the voice of the people to the government,” he added.
The borehole construction initiative, valued at more than 799 million FCFA, will be implemented in three phases and is expected to benefit all villages in the Bondoukou district. It represents a major step towards improving public health, reducing water scarcity, and advancing equitable development in one of the region’s most underserved areas.
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