Ouagadougou:Kadiogo District 12 of Ouagadougou recently celebrated significant academic achievements during the 5th edition of its merit day, honoring the best students and teachers of the past year.

According to Burkina Information Agency, this celebration highlighted the remarkable performance in the Primary School Certificate (CEP) by the Basic Education District (CEB) of Ouaga 12, where 1,395 out of 1,420 candidates passed, achieving a success rate of 98.24%. This achievement placed the district in the second position regionally.

Zalissa Pare/Salambere, the president of the special delegation of district 12, attributed these results to a collective effort involving students, teachers, parents, educational officials, and the community. She emphasized the importance of commitment, discipline, supervision, and hard work in achieving excellence and encouraged the winners to remain humble and continue striving for success.

Rasmane Convolbo, co-sponsor of the ceremony, commended the initiative for promoting merit and instilling a culture of diligence and performance among students and teachers.

Mariam Aya, an award recipient, expressed gratitude for the support and pledged to maintain high performance levels. In total, 108 recipients, including students and teachers, were recognized. Rewards included certificates, laptops, tablets, bicycles, and school supply kits, aimed at encouraging continued excellence in education. The event, themed "Celebrating academic excellence, recognizing merit and promoting a culture of success in the 12th arrondissement," sought to motivate educational stakeholders and promote lasting academic success.