Five Young People in Kourittenga Awarded Driver’s License Scholarships

Koupla:Kourittenga: Five young people in the province of Kourittenga have been awarded scholarships to obtain their category C driver's licenses. This ceremony, presided over by the High Commissioner of Kourittenga, Moctar Ilboudo, took place in Koupla and was facilitated by the Association for Peace and Development of Kourittenga (APDK) in collaboration with the Koupla Driving School Franchise. The event was attended by the Provincial Director in charge of Sports of Kourittenga.

According to Burkina Information Agency, an additional two scholarships were awarded during the ceremony to two girls, increasing the total number of beneficiaries to seven. This initiative by APDK and the Koupla Driving School aims to empower and integrate youth socio-professionally.

Souleymane Malgoubri, representing the president of the APDK association, emphasized the commitment to youth empowerment and training. Jean Fran§ois Kabor, General Manager of the Koupla Driving School Franchise, highlighted the importance of equipping young people with skills to become active contributors to their communities.

The Provincial Director in charge of Sports, Nathalie Yy, commended the efforts of APDK and the driving school franchise, encouraging the beneficiaries to make the most of this opportunity. She stressed the importance of earning the trust placed in them.

High Commissioner Moctar Ilboudo praised the initiative, noting the significance of driver's licenses for young people. He urged the beneficiaries to remain diligent and attentive during their training, hoping this initiative will inspire other associations to support youth development in the province.