Koudougou:The winner of the 2026 Zama d'Or in the institutional communication category, Simon Cephas Bamouni, presented his awards to the governor of the Nando region, Comrade Adama Jean-Yves Béré, at the Koudougou governorate on the afternoon of November 9, 2026.

According to Burkina Information Agency, this visit is part of the process of recognizing the laureate's achievements by the authorities and institutions that support his professional activities.

Simon Cephas Bamouni was recognized at the first edition of the Zama d'Or competition, held on October 9, 2026, in Ouagadougou during the African Universities of Communication of Ouagadougou (UACO). He won the prize in the institutional communication category for his work entitled "Faso-Mêbo Stays at Norbert Zongo University," published on December 7, 2025. The award includes a trophy, a certificate of merit, and a check for one million FCFA.

During the meeting, Governor Adama Jean-Yves Béré congratulated Bamouni on the recognition of his work and encouraged him to continue his commitment to institutional communication. The governor also acknowledged the award as a contribution to the prestige of the Nando region and its institutions.

For Bamouni, the presentation of the award was an opportunity to share the recognition with regional authorities and express gratitude for their support. The Zama d'Or competition, initiated by the Ministry in charge of Communication, aims to promote merit and excellence among communication and advertising professionals in Burkina Faso.