Ouagadougou honours education and health workers
Teachers and health workers received financial rewards, motorcycles, and certificates for their achievements.
Ouagadougou municipality honoured outstanding individuals in education and health sectors on October 28, 2026, in the capital. The ceremony, held at the public primary school Château A, recognized top students, deserving teachers, and high-performing health structures. Awards included cash envelopes, bicycles, motorcycles, and certificates of recognition.
Rihanata Ouédraogo, a teacher, received a motorcycle for achieving a 100% success rate in the primary school leaving certificate. She attributed the success to a team effort involving students and parents, emphasizing a rigorous follow-up system for all students. Dorcas Dembélé, a student at Prytanée militaire de Kadiogo, was awarded a tablet and cash for her academic excellence.
The event, organized by the Ouagadougou commune, aimed to acknowledge and encourage continued efforts to improve education and healthcare quality. El Hadj Sayouba Traoré, the ceremony's patron, contributed financially to the prizes, including the motorcycles for laureates, and pledged a RAV4 vehicle for the next edition.
Why it mattersTeachers and students in Ouagadougou were recognized for their academic achievements, with some receiving motorcycles and tablets.