Ddougou:The Provincial Directorate of Secondary Education, Vocational and Technical Training in Mouhoun celebrated the best-performing students and schools on Saturday, October 10, 2026, during the second Day of School Excellence. High Commissioner Bassouleymane Ouattara presided over the event.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Zon Boureima was recognized for achieving the highest average score of 18.25 in the A4 series of the baccalaureate exams. Other top performers included Sr Alassane with a 16.19 in the C series, Dao Antoine de Padoue with 17 in the D series, and Pagabelguem Lionel with 16.29 in the vocational baccalaureate. These students received tablets and school supplies in recognition of their accomplishments.
In other examinations, Bombiri Haparako Agnès excelled with an average of 14.75. Blagna Moustapha scored 17.13 on the Professional Qualification Certificate, Sienou Inoussa 14.33 on the Vocational Aptitude Certificate, Kuenou Valentin 16.22 on the Vocational Studies Certificate, and Yanogo Al Hussein Faïcal 18.25 on the Junior High School Certificate. These achievers were awarded bicycles and school supplies.
Special awards were given to Da Sansan Sbastien, a student with a disability, who received a school kit, and Tamini Samayi Nadia Piphanie, recognized as the best girl, who was awarded a motorcycle and a school kit. The Nazi Boni Regional Vocational High School in Ddougou, deemed the best school for the BEP and BEPC exams, received a computer from the canton chief of Ddougou.
The event, themed "Academic Excellence and a Culture of Performance A Collective Commitment to Sustainable Results," aimed to honor outstanding students and schools while acknowledging the efforts of individuals who support educational initiatives.
Aude Claudine Ki/Oudraogo, the provincial director, highlighted the requirement for winning schools to have at least 50 exam candidates with a pass rate of 60%. She emphasized the fairness of the selection process and encouraged continued dedication. She also expressed gratitude to the administrative authorities, sponsor Ramata Edwige Ilboudo/Diallo, and educational stakeholders for their efforts despite security challenges.
Several partners received certificates of recognition, including Adama Ciss, Managing Director of Fama Energie, Yaya Bougouma, CEO of Librairie France, Ramata Edwige Ilboudo/Diallo, Moussa Oudraogo, CEO of E-Media, and Issouf Sana, CEO of Saramaya Transport.
High Commissioner Bassouleymane Ouattara commended the award recipients and acknowledged the dedication of the educational community, urging students who did not receive awards to maintain their efforts.
The promoter expressed satisfaction with the reopening of three previously closed establishments due to insecurity, affirming that no schools in Mouhoun remain closed for security reasons.