Central delegates attending the ceremony included Nguyễn Văn Thắng, Member of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Finance, alongside leaders of various departments under central ministries and sectors.

Representatives from Điện Biên province included Trần Tiến Dũng, Member of the Party Central Committee and provincial Party Secretary; Lê Thành Đô, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council; and Lê Văn Lương, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee. The event also saw the presence of members of the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee, leaders of provincial departments, and a large gathering of officials, citizens, and students from Na Sang commune.

According to Conclusion Notice No.81-TB/TW dated July 18, 2025, the Politburo approved a policy to invest in multi-level primary and secondary boarding schools across 248 land border communes. Following the investment in 100 schools in 2025, the country simultaneously broke ground on 121 additional schools on March 19, 2026. On this occasion, Điện Biên province commenced construction for five such schools in the communes of Na Sang, Mường Pồn, Nà Hỳ, Mường Chà, and Mường Nhé.

The Na Sang school project is being developed on a 5.4-hectare site with a synchronous and modern infrastructure. The design includes classroom blocks, student boarding areas, teacher housing, communal dining facilities, administrative offices, a library, sports fields, a swimming pool, and technical infrastructure systems. With a total investment of VND 275 billion, the completed complex will serve as a comprehensive educational hub for local children, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds in the border region.

During the ceremony, Nguyễn Văn Thắng commended Điện Biên province for its proactive results in school construction, specifically noting the completion of the Si Pa Phìn boarding school. He emphasized that the decision to build 248 schools is a deeply humane policy reflecting the Party and State’s commitment to ensuring no one is left behind. He described these schools as essential for improving public knowledge, training human resources, and creating a catalyst for socio-economic development and national security in border areas.

Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng requested that Điện Biên province maintain its focus and urgency in completing the five schools launched today. He urged the entire political system to treat this as a central task, requiring construction and supervision units to prioritize safety and quality to potentially finish ahead of schedule. Accepting these directions, Lê Văn Lương expressed gratitude for the central support and committed that the province would lead the construction with high standards of efficiency and thriftiness while preparing the necessary staff to ensure the school operates effectively upon completion.

Speaking from the primary bridge in Lạng Sơn, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm stressed that local authorities must view these projects as vital political tasks for the current term. He called for regular supervision to ensure the best possible quality while strictly preventing corruption or waste. He urged construction units to view these sites not as mere buildings, but as symbols of hope and trust for border communities. He also encouraged local residents to support the projects to create the best possible learning environment for their children.

To conclude the ceremony, delegates performed the official groundbreaking ritual and presented 50 gifts to disadvantaged students in Na Sang commune to encourage their educational pursuits.