COBAD distributes school supplies in Boké
The mining company also inaugurated four water wells in the Kourawel and Dougoula areas.
The Compagnie de bauxites et d’alumine de Dian-Dian (COBAD) distributed school kits to students in Dougoula and Kourawel on October 27 and 28, 2026. The company also inaugurated four water wells, including one at the Kourawel primary school.
COBAD's general director, M. Pochikaev, stated that investing in youth education is investing in Guinea's future and that the company's responsibility extends beyond mining to community well-being. The interim prefect of Kamsar, Lieutenant-Colonel Diaka Doumbouya, thanked COBAD for supporting students and parents.
Lieutenant-Colonel Doumbouya encouraged other mining companies to follow COBAD's example in improving local living conditions. COBAD aims to continue its investments in Guinea and strengthen cooperation with authorities.
Why it mattersStudents in Dougoula and Kourawel received school supplies, and communities gained access to new water sources.