Kombissiri:Installed on Monday in Kombissiri, Pascal Tapsoba, the newly appointed provincial director in charge of primary education in Bazèga, pledged to lead with a focus on consolidation, collegiality, and accountability. The installation ceremony was attended by various dignitaries, including his relatives and colleagues.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Tapsoba was appointed during the Council of Ministers session on Thursday, October 8, 2026. He is tasked with overseeing the provincial directorate of preschool, primary, and non-formal education in Bazèga. Tapsoba replaces Claude Ouédraogo, who has been promoted to head the regional directorate in charge of primary education in Nazinon.

The handover ceremony was presided over by Téné Justine Kientega/Ilboudo, the High Commissioner of Bazèga province. Kientega congratulated Tapsoba and encouraged him to continue the initiatives started by his predecessor, while also contributing his own efforts to achieve further results. She commended Ouédraogo for his achievements, notably a 97.74% success rate in the Primary School Certificate examination, which placed Bazèga first in the Nazinon region.

The outgoing director, Ouédraogo, expressed satisfaction with his tenure and looked forward to his new role. He thanked his colleagues and the community for their support and expressed confidence in Tapsoba's ability to continue advancing Bazèga's educational excellence. Lacina Teguera, representing the extended staff, assured Tapsoba of the staff's commitment to support him in his new role.