Bobo-Dioulasso:The Bobo 2 Basic Education District (CEB) held its annual general meeting on October 30, 2026, to evaluate the past school year and outline objectives for the coming year. The meeting highlighted the importance of excellence, discipline, compliance with regulations, and fostering solidarity among educational stakeholders.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the event took place in the multipurpose hall of the Bobo 2010 Non-Formal Basic Education Center (CEBNF), gathering teachers and local authorities. The Head of the Basic Education District, Sami Kam, emphasized the shift from challenges to catalysts and performance targets, underscoring the authorities' focus on educational outcomes.
During the meeting, Kam urged private institution leaders to adhere to management guidelines. The prefect's representative, Walilaye Zida, urged participants to remember deceased education contributors and congratulated the community on their achievements, encouraging a continued focus on excellence and patriotism for the upcoming year.
The general meeting featured presentations from inspection departments on the previous year's activities and plans for the new school year. A major focus was the implementation of bilingual education with Dioula as the first-grade instruction language across all public, private, and Franco-Arabic schools. Additionally, the CCEB reinforced the regulation of School Life Contributions, maintaining the fee at 1,000 CFA francs and advising against unauthorized increases.
Participation in sports and cultural activities was promoted for its role in students’ holistic development. Furthermore, an amended social contract for the 2026-2027 school year was adopted, and a new board for the staff mutual aid society was elected to enhance community support.
Sami Kam encouraged approximately 2,000 district stakeholders to join the mutual aid society to bolster mutual support and social cohesion. The meeting concluded with commendations for staff efforts, particularly in organizing examinations and conferences.