The newly appointed Governor for Lions Club International District 403-A2, Mr. Jean Pierre HILLAH, has commenced his official regional tour, choosing Côte d’Ivoire as the initial destination among the four nations within his district. On Monday, August 31, 2026, Governor HILLAH was received by Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, the Minister of Planning and Development, at his cabinet.
District 403-A2 encompasses Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, with five distinct Lions Club regions operating within Ivorian territory. A core focus of Lions Club International’s activities centers on empowering youth through capacity building and fostering environmental protection initiatives.
The organization has formally affirmed its steadfast commitment to actively support the implementation of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Development Plan (PND) for the 2026-2030 period.
Minister DIARRASSOUBA emphasized the opportune timing of this significant visit, highlighting that Côte d’Ivoire had recently embarked upon a new cycle for its National Development Plan.
The PND 2026-2030 articulates the strategic vision of His Excellency President Alassane Ouattara, aiming to elevate Côte d’Ivoire to the esteemed status of an upper-middle-income country by the year 2030.
The Minister further noted the substantial engagement and mobilization of various partners rallying behind the PND 2026-2030. He reiterated that the government’s actions are meticulously aligned with the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union’s comprehensive Agenda 2063.
These productive discussions have successfully paved the way for enhanced cooperation, particularly in critical areas such as youth empowerment, healthcare access, educational advancements, and robust environmental stewardship.
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