Ouri:The Minister of Health, Dr. Robert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou, commended educational stakeholders for their efforts against ignorance during the 2nd edition of the Pyhan Idrissa Damou Excellence Award (PEPID) held at the "À" public primary school in Ouri.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the event aimed to acknowledge the accomplishments of outstanding individuals and promote a culture of excellence within the education system of the municipality. Professor Honorine Sangar/Illa, a teacher-researcher at Thomas Sankara University and patron of the edition, encouraged the community to prioritize education as a shared goal, aligning with the nation's current vision.

The ceremony recognized winners with various prizes, including school kits, bicycles, tablets, computers, and certificates of recognition. Bankui region's governor, Babo Pierre Bassinga, highlighted the significance of education in overcoming underdevelopment and obscurantism.

Among the awardees, Zo Shalom Millogo, a CP1 class student at Zinakongo public primary school, impressed Dr. Kargougou with the top average score of 9.58. The ceremony concluded with a community meal fostering camaraderie and unity.