By Abdullahi Lukman
Côte d’Ivoire has inaugurated a new urban water supply system in the Sub-Prefecture of Galébré, marking a key step in expanding access to clean and reliable water under the national Water for All (Eau Pour Tous) programme.
The project, one of the first completed under the initiative, is designed to provide sustainable potable water to about 35,000 residents and improve public health and living standards in the area.
The inauguration, held on December 12, was led by the Minister of Hydraulics and Sanitation, Bouaké Fofana, who reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring equitable access to clean water, particularly in rural and semi-urban communities.
Delivered by Mitrelli, the Galébré water scheme forms part of a broader government effort to modernise water infrastructure nationwide and address long-standing gaps in water access.
When fully implemented, the Water for All programme is expected to provide more than 1.5 million people across 200 sub-prefectures with sustainable drinking water.
The Galébré system comprises a complete urban water supply network aimed at reducing waterborne diseases and supporting socio-economic development in the region.
As of December 2025, the government, with support from Mitrelli, has recorded significant progress under the Water for All programme, with construction ongoing in 25 villages.
Six additional sites are scheduled to commence in December, while three villages are expected to be completed before the end of the year.
Provisional handovers for several projects are planned for January 2026.
