Kombissiri:Bazga The top-performing secondary school students and educational stakeholders in Bazga were honored for their achievements during the 2025-2026 school year at the inaugural provincial day dedicated to promoting professions and academic excellence, held on October 16, 2026, in Kombissiri.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the event recognized around forty students, teachers, and schools for their outstanding performances. Organized by the Provincial Directorate of Secondary Education and Vocational and Technical Training (DPESFPT) of Bazga, the celebration was held under the theme "Promoting Excellence in Bazga for a Competent, Engaged, Civic, and Patriotic Youth."
The laureates, including students, teachers, and schools, were commended for their results in various end-of-year exams such as BEPC, CAP, BEP, CQP, and BAC A4, D, and F3. Notably, the best teacher award was given to Justin Wotakonli Ki, a mathematics teacher at Kombissiri municipal high school.
Bozi Edwige Marie Gilberte Som, the provincial director in charge of secondary education, emphasized that the day of excellence aims to foster healthy competition and encourage merit, contributing to a broader vision of promoting professions and enhancing professional skills.
The event also featured exhibition stands showcasing various trades and skills, such as wire mesh making, weaving, sewing, pottery, and agri-food, among others. Reverend Pastor Patrice Tiendrebogo, the event's sponsor, highlighted the importance of creating spaces where education, vocational training, and youth aspirations can converge.
The high commissioner of the Bazga Tn province, Justine Kientega/Ilboudo, congratulated the winners, noting that their achievements reflect the collective efforts of teachers, administrators, and parents. Prizes awarded to the winners included school kits, bicycles, tablets, sewing machines, office supplies, and certificates, among others.
In the 2026 end-of-year exams, Bazga province reported a 57.82% pass rate in BEPC, 94.67% in CAP, 72.88% in BEP, and 62.39% across all series in BAC.