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YAMOUSSOUKRO: LAUNCH CEREMONY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 420 SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC HOUSING UNITS.

On Wednesday, October 1, 2026, the official groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of 420 social and affordable housing units was held in the Morofé Residential neighborhood of Yamoussoukro. Under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Mr. Robert Beugré Mambé, the ceremony was attended by the Minister, Governor of the Yamoussoukro Autonomous District, Dr. Augustin Thiam, accompanied by his staff, several administrative, political, and prefectural authorities, religious leaders, traditional chiefs, and numerous other guests.
This project aims to facilitate access to homeownership, contribute to reducing the housing shortage, provide a modern and secure living environment, and promote social inclusion and sustainable urban development.
The ceremony began with the playing of the national anthem, followed by a libation performed by Mr. Kouassi Roland, the traditional chief of Aboikouassikro, to ensure the success of the project.
In his welcoming remarks, Mr. Kouassi Kouamé Patrice, Mayor of Yamoussoukro, expressed his delight at the launch of this project, which he described as crucial for the city's development.
He expressed his gratitude to the Government and the various partners involved in its implementation. He also assured them that the municipality would support the project to ensure its successful execution, respecting deadlines and quality standards.
Speaking on behalf of the West African Development Bank (BOAD), Mr. Lacina Traoré reaffirmed the financial institution's commitment to this project, which is part of the national programs for the construction of 150,000 housing units and the emergency program for 25,000 housing units. He emphasized that this initiative will contribute to improving the living conditions of the population, particularly the most vulnerable, and to combating poverty.
For his part, the Minister, Governor of the Autonomous District of Yamoussoukro, Dr. Augustin Thiam, recalled that this initiative is in line with the housing promotion policy initiated by President Félix Houphouët-Boigny and continued by President Alassane Ouattara. He emphasized the importance of housing, which he described as a key factor in dignity, stability, and social inclusion.
Presenting the project's technical specifications, Mr. Moussa Sanogo, Minister of Urban Planning, Housing, and Living Environment, indicated that the 420 housing units will be built on a 3-hectare site. They will consist of 210 three-room apartments and 210 four-room apartments, with an estimated construction cost of over 13.5 billion CFA francs. He also specified that this project falls within the framework of a BOAD financing agreement for the construction of 1,100 housing units in Yamoussoukro and Bouaké. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of adhering to deadlines, budgets, and quality standards, as well as the participation of national companies and labor.On behalf of the people of Yamoussoukro, Ms. Mariam Bamba, First Vice-Governor of the Yamoussoukro Autonomous District, presented two Kita fabrics, one to the Prime Minister and the other to the Minister of Urban Planning, Housing, and Living Environment.

In his address, Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé officially launched the construction of the 420 housing units, scheduled for completion within 36 months. He reiterated that, in accordance with the directives of the President of the Republic, no household should allocate more than 33% of its income to mortgage payments. The Prime Minister also reassured everyone of the transparency in the allocation of housing and emphasized adherence to deadlines, budgets, and quality standards. He specified that this project is intended primarily for families, young people, and workers in Yamoussoukro. Through this project, Yamoussoukro is taking a new step in developing its housing options and creating living conditions adapted to the needs of its residents.
The ceremony concluded with the symbolic laying of the foundation stone, followed by a group photo of the authorities, partners, and local residents in attendance.

Communications Department of the Yamoussoukro Autonomous District