NAMENTENGA: The High Commissioner of the province, Adama Conseiga, embarked on a field visit to the resettled villages of Boala and Bonam on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Accompanied by provincial directors and heads of services, the visit aimed to assess the resilience of the resettled communities and evaluate the effectiveness of local services following their displacement due to regional conflicts. According to Burkina Information Agency, the visit included inspections of various local facilities, such as the health and social promotion center (CSPS), the Basic Education District (CEB), and both primary and secondary schools. During interactions with the local population, High Commissioner Conseiga commended the resilience displayed by the resettled villagers and expressed satisfaction with the operational status of these essential services. At Boala school, teacher Boureima Lallogo reported an enrollment of 560 students, while the headmaster of Armand Koala high school noted 66 students in the 6th grade c lass. Additionally, a location for the Boala Territorial Gendarmerie Brigade was identified during the visit. Local communities voiced several concerns, including the need for telecommunications infrastructure in Bonam, an ambulance for the CSPS, and the rehabilitation of health and educational services. Other requests included electrical connections for the CSPS and the departmental high school of Boala, as well as food aid for resettled individuals. Residents of Bonam emphasized the importance of directing aid for internally displaced persons (IDPs) to those who have returned to their original lands. In response, the High Commissioner assured that proposals for repairing the Bonam and Kolgosom bridges had been submitted to relevant authorities. He also mentioned that 35 tonnes of food aid from Boala would be delivered once a driver was designated by the community. The commander of the Cheetah unit highlighted the necessity of adhering to security protocols and keeping officials informed of any public dem onstrations or travel plans to prevent potential issues. He expressed gratitude for the community's resilience and cooperation. High Commissioner Conseiga concluded by acknowledging the efforts of defense, security forces, and local volunteers in reclaiming the region. He encouraged IDPs to return to their villages to participate in developmental initiatives, reinforcing the commitment to rebuilding the province.