With the upcoming academic return set for September 21 drawing near, the secretary general of the province, acting governor Said Yahiaoui, is stepping up field inspections. The goal is twofold: ensuring that educational facilities damaged by forest fires are fully prepared to welcome students, and overseeing support for affected residents.
As part of preparations for the school restart, Said Yahiaoui conducted multiple inspection visits across eastern municipalities of the province as well as the upper Soummam valley. The tour encompassed Sidi Aich, Timezrit, Taskariout, Melbou, Darguina, Souk El Tenine, and Aokas. It allowed officials to monitor the progress of expansion and construction projects designed to expand educational capacity.
In Sidi Aich and Timezrit, where plans call for constructing four classrooms and a school cafeteria, authorities assessed the pace of work. Confronted with recorded delays, the acting governor issued instructions to accelerate construction timelines, clear all pending reservations, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, noted the provincial communications department late last week.
The inspection tour also provided an opportunity to dialogue with student parent representatives. Local officials reaffirmed their commitment to upgrading schooling conditions and ensuring access to essential amenities.
In the eastern municipalities of the province, the visit confirmed that rehabilitation efforts targeting fire-damaged educational institutions are nearing completion. Restoring affected structures aims to guarantee a return to classes under appropriate safety conditions for students.
Alongside the educational track, relief operations for populations impacted by fires continue across various sectors, particularly supporting livestock farmers. To this end, Said Yahiaoui supervised the launch of livestock distribution benefiting farmers who lost animals to the flames. This initiative aims to help them rebuild herds and resume their livelihoods.
Processes delivering financial assistance decisions alongside grants designated for purchasing home furniture and household appliances are likewise proceeding. In the Darguina district as well as the municipalities of Tichy and Toudja, relevant services are finalizing allocations following censuses and file evaluations.
A few days ahead of the September 15, 2026 deadline, compensation and support operations for victims continue across several regions of Bejaia province, running parallel to rehabilitation work on fire-damaged infrastructure.