Tenkodogo:The President of Thomas Sankara University, Professor Didier Zoungrana, commended Professor Issaka Joseph Boussim for his contributions to the University Center of Tenkodogo (CU-T) during a handover ceremony as Dr. Issouf Zerbo assumed leadership.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Professor Zoungrana emphasized the substantial groundwork laid by Professor Boussim since the center's inception in 2017, including the establishment of its administrative and academic systems. Under Boussim's leadership, the CU-T developed five training programs and saw an increase in student enrollment from 80 to approximately 1,300 students. The center also produced 727 bachelor's degree graduates.

Infrastructure achievements during Professor Boussim's tenure included the acquisition of two sites totaling 103 hectares, three educational complexes, and a 1,000-bed university residence. Additionally, a 500-seat amphitheater, a three-level educational building, and a computer room were developed with support from various organizations.

Professor Boussim expressed gratitude to university officials, local authorities, and colleagues for their support and urged Dr. Zerbo to continue the progress and focus on the center's development. Dr. Zerbo acknowledged the challenges ahead and committed to building on the foundation laid by his predecessor with the support of the university community.

Professor Zoungrana called on the new leader to enhance administrative and academic functions, strengthen research, and maintain infrastructure, requesting continued support from the university and local authorities to advance the center's mission.