Dissihn: The Mou school alumni association organized, on Saturday, the launching ceremony of the festivities for the fiftieth anniversary of the Mou primary school, under the patronage of the prefect, president of the special delegation of the commune of Dissihn.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the Mou Primary School, initially opened in October 1974 as "Donguin¨ School," is marking its 50th anniversary. The alumni, united in a friendly society, have initiated a jubilee year to commemorate this milestone in their educational journey.
The celebration is themed "Fifty Years of School Education in Mou: Assessment and Outlook," with activities planned throughout the year. The Jubilee Year launch ceremony was chaired by the Provincial Director of Preschool, Primary, and Non-Formal Education (DPEPPNF) of Ioba, and sponsored by the Bishop of the Diocese of Di©bougou, Monsignor Kusi©l© Der Rapha«l Dabir©, represented by Father Alexis Som©, Director of the Notre-Dame de l'Assomption High School in Dissihn.
The event featured interventions, artist performances, dance troupes, and a tree-planting activity to officially launch the Mou school's golden jubilee. Dr. Joseph Somda, chairman of the organizing committee, emphasized the significance of this organization in celebrating the school's milestone and its contribution to producing senior executives from both public and private sectors.
The representative of Mou's traditional authorities offered blessings for the event, while Mathieu Hien, a representative of the college of co-sponsors, encouraged the former students to focus on development for the community's well-being. He urged them to initiate projects that would enlighten and support the village's development.
Father Alexis Som©, representing the Bishop, stressed the importance of taking an objective stocktaking exercise to guide the school's future direction. He encouraged unity and support among the alumni to aid the younger generation in following their footsteps.
Tibouo-Ion Romaric Som© of the DPEPPNF of Ioba noted the significance of the jubilee as a sign of successful social cohesion and urged the organizers to address the specific needs of the new school in Burkina Faso.
Gaoussou Hien, First Vice-President of the Dissihn Special Municipal Delegation, emphasized the alumni's role as living witnesses to the importance of education. He praised the organizing committee's efforts and highlighted the anniversary as a new chapter of success and influence for the Mou school and its community.
The jubilee year launch ceremony included entertainment by musician Ti¨ Y©ro and traditional Dagara dance troupes. The two-day event also featured a cross-country race, a football match, a thanksgiving mass, and a general meeting of the alumni association, along with conferences and the presentation of the jubilee year program.