Ivory Coast's National Lottery invests in social infrastructure with 400 Million FCFA in donations

The LONACI Foundation, represented by Mr. Abdoulkarim Ouattara, Deputy Director General of LONACI, symbolically handed over the keys to several social and health infrastructures to eight Ivorian communities on Monday, August 26, 2024, in Cocody. The ceremony was attended by the prefectural body, representatives from the Ministries of Water and Health, elected officials and leaders from the beneficiary regions, as well as members of the LONACI Foundation.

The Foundation has constructed improved village hydraulic pumps (HVA) in various locations, including Niangbarasso in the Tchologo region, Djorofa and Migniniba in the Kani department of the Worodougou region, Bada in the Béré, Yagotouo in the Bin-Houyé department of the Tonkpi region, Tékikro in the Bocanda department of the N’ZI region, and Niamienlessa in Aboisso, in the Sud-Comoé region. Additionally, the village of Niangbarasso received a shelter, while Zaguinneu in the Tonkpi department was provided with a health center and housing for healthcare personnel.

The total cost of these projects amounts to over 400 million FCFA. According to Mr. Abdoulkarim Ouattara, the LONACI Foundation hopes these infrastructures will significantly improve the well-being of the targeted populations and encourages beneficiaries to make good use of the facilities provided.

Mr. Diomandé Cyrille Ambroise, Prefect of the Béré region and Mankono department, praised the solidarity efforts of the LONACI Foundation, which align with the social program advocated by the President of the Republic, His Excellency Alassane Ouattara.