Tenkodogo: The Minister of Secondary Education and Vocational and Technical Training, Moumini Zoungrana, accompanied by a large government delegation, officially launched the written tests for the 2026 baccalaureate session in the Nakamb© region. The launch took place at the Tenkodogo Regional Vocational High School, where the minister encouraged 5,405 candidates to approach the exam with confidence and serenity.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Minister Zoungrana praised the combined efforts of the education system actors, the Defense and Security Forces (FDS), and the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP), ensuring the exams were conducted in a peaceful environment. He visited the composition rooms, motivated the candidates, and opened the envelope containing the mechanical construction test, option Automotive Vehicle Maintenance (MVA).
The minister highlighted the significance of this exam in the students’ academic journeys, emphasizing its role as a gateway to research, design, and specialization. He noted that the exam allows each candidate to pursue their calling and contribute to the development of Burkina Faso.
In the Nakamb© region, the 5,405 candidates, comprising 2,993 girls and 2,412 boys, are undertaking exams in the A4, C, and D series, as well as the vocational baccalaureate. These candidates are distributed across nine examination centers with 23 juries, including 12 in Boulgou, three in Koulp©logo, and eight in Kouritenga.
Minister Zoungrana expressed gratitude to all those involved in education for a year marked by serenity and collective commitment. He specifically commended teachers, educational supervisors, administrative staff, and jury officials for their organizational efforts. He also honored the Defense and Security Forces and the VDP for ensuring secure conditions for the candidates.
The minister stressed that even in remote areas, thanks to the security forces’ and volunteers’ efforts, juries were established and functioned normally. He remarked that this progress indicates the country’s resilience despite facing challenges.
During his visit to Tenkodogo, Minister Zoungrana encouraged future graduates to participate in the national reforestation effort by planting a tree to commemorate their success in the baccalaureate. He suggested that each successful candidate plant a tree as a symbol of their achievement through diligence and perseverance.
Before returning to Ouagadougou, the ministerial delegation paid a courtesy visit to His Majesty the King of Tenkodogo. The 2026 baccalaureate session in Nakamb© is marked by confidence, resilience, and hope, aiming to nurture a youth capable of advancing the aspirations for development and sovereignty of Burkina Faso.