Congo: Don Bosco heart threatened by landslides

It has develop into nearly a ritual: each morning earlier than giving courses to the younger staff of the Vocational Coaching Middle of the Catholic Metropolis Don Bosco, its director Remy Nkanku comes first to measure the hazard to which this institution is now uncovered: 

“The wall of our fence has fallen by not less than 30 meters. So, we at the moment are in whole insecurity as a result of there are folks from the neighborhood who should cross the college, which they now use as a shortcut, day and night time,” defined Mr. Nknku to Africanews.

Operational for 30 years, the biggest coaching college for expert staff within the north of Brazzaville is threatened by landslides brought on by the torrential rains that fall constantly on the Congolese capital.

“We have no idea the place to show. We have now written to the authorities, and we have now requested for assist right here and there, however we have now not but obtained something. On the college, we have now right now greater than 600 college students (women and boys) who attend. If this college drowns in erosion, I do not know what is going to occur to the youth we’re coaching,” lamented Remy Nkanku.

On the Don Bosco Middle, coaching is targeted on electrical energy, development, and different disciplines. On the finish of their coaching, the apprentices receive a certificates of vocational aptitude which opens the doorways to the world of labor. However within the face of the landslides, Calixte Biyetidi, who teaches mechanics, doesn’t cover his bitterness.

“There are a lot of considerations. This explains the truth that even the work local weather has modified. However we hope that there shall be a rescue as a result of if this undertaking ends it will be a loss for the youth and for the entire nation,” defined Calixte Biyetidi, a professor of mechanics.

The Don Bosco vocational college is at risk due to the landslides. The landslides will proceed as a result of the rains should not about to cease in Brazzaville, in keeping with the climate service. The college is at risk, as are the neighboring plots.