Dédougou:The Dédougou Municipal High School paid tribute to eight of its teachers, including history and geography teacher Roger Kadéba, who is retiring after thirty-three years of service. The ceremony took place during the weekly flag-raising event, attended by students, teachers, and administrative staff.
According to Agence d'Information du Burkina, the Provincial Director of Secondary Education and Vocational and Technical Training of Mouhoun was the guest of honor at the event, which also saw the attendance of heads of departments from the provincial directorate. The tribute was linked to the flag salute to highlight the dean's commitment to rigor and civic duty.
Headmaster Batibié Gilbert Benao described the day as one of remembrance, gratitude, and recognition of merit. He emphasized the importance of solidarity in education and thanked the Provincial Director for supporting the event. Benao also addressed the students, urging them to see the honored teachers as models of perseverance and dedication.
During the ceremony, Roger Kadéba reflected on his thirty-three-year teaching career, noting the countless hours spent educating and influencing generations of students. The head of the school also celebrated the contributions of the seven other teachers honored, acknowledging their role in the school's success.
The school community expressed its gratitude and extended wishes for health and happiness to the retiring dean, celebrating his legacy of service and dedication. The event concluded with a call for continued commitment to professionalism and solidarity among the educational staff.