Volay, Nimba County — A new chapter has opened for children in Volay and neighboring communities following the dedication of the newly constructed Volay Public Primary School by Nimba County District #9 Representative Taa Wongbe.
The new facility was officially dedicated and handed over to the community on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in a ceremony that drew parents, students, community leaders, education authorities, Ministry of Education representatives and residents.
For many in Volay, the occasion marked more than the completion of a construction project. It represented the arrival of an improved learning environment for children who will now have access to a school equipped with administrative facilities and functional restrooms.
Wongbe used the occasion to place responsibility for the school’s future directly in the hands of the community.
“Volay, this is your school, take ownership of it,” he told residents.
The message was a call for community members to protect the facility, maintain its infrastructure and ensure that the investment continues to serve children for years to come.
Wongbe said development should be measured by the extent to which it improves the lives of ordinary citizens, particularly through investments that create opportunities for children.
Beyond the construction of the school, the District #9 lawmaker provided immediate educational assistance to more than 100 students.
The children received book bags, copybooks, pencils and other essential school supplies intended to help ease some of the practical challenges associated with attending school.
The combined investment in infrastructure and learning materials highlights the broader importance of the project: providing not only a place for children to learn, but also some of the basic tools needed to support their education.
Parents and residents welcomed the new school as an important opportunity to improve educational access in Volay and nearby communities.
The facility is expected to accommodate children from Volay as well as surrounding towns and villages, strengthening access to primary education in the area.
Community members were urged to regard the school as a shared investment rather than simply a government or political project.
The success of the facility, residents were reminded, will ultimately depend on their willingness to protect the property, maintain the environment and ensure that children have a safe and welcoming place to learn.
With the school now handed over to the community, attention shifts from construction to sustainability. For Volay, the challenge will be ensuring that the new facility remains functional and continues to provide educational opportunities for generations of children.
