Gagnoa – The municipality of Ouragahio, led by Mayor Dr. Pierre Dacoury-Tabley, recently conducted a comprehensive review of its impactful women’s empowerment policy. This assessment occurred on Saturday, July 4, 2026, during a special tribute ceremony for the commune’s mothers – often referred to as ‘Mother’s Day’ – which was presided over by Sub-prefect Tié-Bi Assi Apo Josiane in the town hall courtyard.
The municipal initiatives are far-reaching, encompassing vital areas such as education and health. Programs have focused on literacy training and essential basic accounting skills, specifically tailored for women engaged in commerce. Simultaneously, the policy prioritizes mother-child healthcare, ensuring extensive coverage of the communal territory with modern maternity wards and health centers. The Mayor underscored that the core objective is to ensure mothers maintain good health, enabling them to actively participate in and lead their own empowerment efforts within the community.
In the realm of commerce, Mayor Dacoury-Tabley revealed the ongoing development of a significant gastronomic space, comprising multiple shops. This new hub, he explained, is designed to highlight and celebrate the exceptional culinary talents of Ouragahio’s women, thereby creating avenues for them to generate sustainable income and achieve economic independence.
The empowerment strategy also extends to agricultural projects. Women involved in farming activities receive crucial support through the provision of dedicated agricultural workers, facilitating their productivity in the fields.
Dr. Dacoury further detailed the establishment of school canteens across every educational institution in Ouragahio. These canteens are supplied by the diligent work of
