Bama:The Prefect and President of the Special Delegation of Bama, Félix Bayé, convened with leaders of public and private secondary schools to address the declining results in BEPC and baccalaureate exams. The meeting, aimed at setting a 60% success rate for the 2027 exams, took place at the town hall's reception hall.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the gathering included significant figures such as His Majesty Oumarou Sanou, Chief of Bama, and Chief Warrant Officer Sibiri Millogo, commander of the local gendarmerie brigade. Participants, including high school principals, directors of general education colleges, and private school founders, discussed barriers to student success and strategized on improving academic outcomes.

The workshop concluded with a commitment from the educational stakeholders to strive for a 60% pass rate in the forthcoming BEPC and Baccalaureate exams. It also provided a platform for Chief Warrant Officer Millogo to commend educators and pledge departmental support, particularly in raising student awareness about the dangers of gold panning, forced marriages, and drug use.

Sié Hervé Palé, principal of Diarradougou high school, praised the prefect's initiative, emphasizing the importance of involving educational stakeholders in discussions to enhance education quality. He expressed optimism that these commitments would lead to better school attendance and improved exam results, highlighting a collective effort to tackle educational challenges in Bama.