Houet: The commune of Bama recorded a 98.36% pass rate in the 2026 CEP exam. The commune of Bama recorded a success rate of 98.36% in the Primary School Certificate (CEP) examination, 2026 session, with 1,744 admitted out of 1,773 candidates present, according to the results announced Saturday in the two Basic Education Districts (CEB) of the commune.

According to Burkina Information Agency, this achievement is the result of the combined efforts of education stakeholders from the two primary schools (CEBs) in the municipality. Saturday, June 13, 2026, was dedicated to announcing the results in the various schools and examination centers.

The President of the Special Delegation (PDS) of Bama, F©lix Bay©, welcomed these results which he considers to be the reflection of the efforts made by the municipality in favor of the development of the education sector. He emphasized the importance of education as a priority for the city council, stating, "Education is the key that unlocks all doors to empowerment and fulfillment."

District chiefs Jean-Marie Bond© of the CEB of Bama I and Ladji Ouattara of the CEB of Bama II praised the efforts of the educational supervisors, teachers, students, and parents who contributed to this performance. They highlighted that 37 of the 46 schools in the municipality achieved a 100% success rate, demonstrating the commitment of all stakeholders in the local education system.

The chiefs also noted that the pass rate exceeded the 95% target set by the Regional Directorate of Basic Education, expressing gratitude to all contributors to this success. The announcement of the results led to joyous celebrations among school principals and the community, including Bayon Badiel, principal of the Vall©e du Kou E school, who expressed his satisfaction with the results.

Scenes of popular jubilation marked the announcement day, with newly admitted students and their parents celebrating the achievement throughout the municipality. Comrade In¨s Lougu©/Noyarma, a parent of a student at the Vall©e du Kou H school, expressed her satisfaction and pride in her daughter's success, dedicating the achievement to the dedication of the teachers and educational staff.

The performance was lauded by the local population as well as by the administrative and educational authorities of the municipality.