Ddougou:The Provincial Directorate of Secondary Education, Vocational and Technical Training of Mouhoun recognized outstanding students and schools at the second Day of School Excellence event, held on October 10, 2026, and presided over by High Commissioner Bassouleymane Ouattara.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the event celebrated top achievers in various examinations. Zon Boureima led the baccalaureate exams in the A4 series with an average of 18.25. Other high scorers included Sr Alassane with 16.19 in the C series, Dao Antoine de Padoue with 17 in the D series, and Pagabelguem Lionel with 16.29 in the vocational baccalaureate. These students were awarded tablets and school supplies.
In additional exams, Bombiri Haparako Agnès stood out with an average of 14.75. Blagna Moustapha scored 17.13 on the Professional Qualification Certificate, Sienou Inoussa received 14.33 on the Vocational Aptitude Certificate, Kuenou Valentin earned 16.22 on the Vocational Studies Certificate, and Yanogo Al Hussein Faïcal achieved 18.25 on the Junior High School Certificate. These students were presented with bicycles and school supplies.
Special recognition was given to Da Sansan Sbastien, a student with a disability, and Tamini Samayi Nadia Epiphanie, who was named best girl, receiving a school kit and a motorcycle with a school kit, respectively. The Nazi Boni Regional Vocational High School in Ddougou was honored as the top school for the BEP and BEPC exams, receiving a computer from the canton chief of Ddougou.
The event, themed "Academic Excellence and a Culture of Performance A Collective Commitment to Sustainable Results," aimed to honor top-performing students and schools, and recognize the dedication of those supporting educational initiatives.
Aude Claudine Ki/Oudraogo, provincial director, noted that award-winning schools needed to present at least 50 candidates and achieve a minimum 60% pass rate. She emphasized the transparency of the selection process and encouraged perseverance among the winners, while acknowledging the support of administrative authorities, sponsor Ramata Edwige Ilboudo/Diallo, and educational stakeholders despite ongoing security challenges.
Certificates of recognition were distributed to partners such as Adama Ciss, Managing Director of Fama Energie, Yaya Bougouma, CEO of Librairie France, Ramata Edwige Ilboudo/Diallo, Moussa Oudraogo, CEO of E-Media, and Issouf Sana, CEO of Saramaya Transport.
High Commissioner Bassouleymane Ouattara commended the awardees and the educational community's efforts, urging students who did not receive awards to continue striving. The event promoter expressed satisfaction with the reopening of previously closed schools due to insecurity, affirming that no schools in Mouhoun are currently closed for such reasons.