Boungou:The Child Development Center (CDE BF 1215) of the central church of the Assemblies of God of Boungou, located in the commune of Tîébélé, held an award ceremony on Saturday, November 7, 2026, to honor the academic achievements of its students. The event featured the distribution of school kits, sports clothing, and bicycles to the best students.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the initiative aimed to recognize and encourage student engagement in their educational journey. The first edition of this academic excellence event in primary schools resulted in the awarding of seven bicycles, with six designated for top-performing students from CM2 to CP1, and one for a child in a vulnerable situation. Additionally, the seven top students, along with approximately fifty other students selected based on their performance, received complete school kits and tracksuits.

A conference on school attendance and retention was also part of the ceremony, led by Aviba Adi, the director of the Kollo public primary school. The conference emphasized the significance of educational monitoring for children, an initiative praised by both traditional and religious leaders present at the event. They highlighted its potential to enhance school enrollment rates and foster the development of local youth.

Joel N. Kafiri, representing the chief of Boungou, expressed the community's commitment to raising awareness about the importance of education, especially in light of the challenges posed by children leaving school for gold mining sites. Pastor Mathias N. Koudougou, one of the organizers, concluded by stating that encouraging academic merit today is crucial for cultivating future leaders and elites.