Mali: President Assimi Goïta improves access to water at Malian universities
President Assimi Goïta’s administration marked another milestone in its social development agenda with the inauguration of two new water wells at major academic institutions. The drilling projects at the University Institute of Territorial Development and the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management demonstrate the transitional government’s practical approach to improving student welfare.
The ceremony, presided over by the President’s Special Advisor for Social Works, brought together university officials, local authorities, and students.
These modern water installations, each capable of producing 15,000 liters per hour, directly address the chronic water shortages that have hampered academic activities in recent years.
President Goïta’s initiative reflects his administration’s broader commitment to converting policy principles into visible improvements.
By targeting university campuses – where Mali’s future leaders are trained – the transitional government underscores its focus on youth development as a cornerstone of national sovereignty.
The projects form part of an expanding network of 37 similar water installations completed across Malian universities since the transition began.
During the handover ceremony, the presidential advisor emphasized that such tangible interventions embody the government’s philosophy of “development through action.”
The wells not only solve immediate water access challenges but also symbolize the administration’s dedication to creating proper learning conditions that can stem the brain drain affecting Malian academia.
This latest infrastructure delivery follows a pattern of targeted social investments under the transitional government, which has prioritized projects with measurable impact on citizens’ daily lives while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The university water initiative particularly resonates with Mali’s youth population, who have consistently voiced concerns about inadequate campus facilities.
Titi KEITA
