Burkina Faso awards excellence in local governance, education, and health

The Ministry of Territorial Administration and Mobility in Burkina Faso held a ceremony in Ouagadougou to reward high-performing local authorities under the Decentralization and Citizen Participation Support Program (DEPAC). The Koudougou commune was named the top performer in the commune category with a score of 91.35%, receiving a trophy, a certificate, and 13.5 million F CFA. Other notable winners included the Kordié commune, which earned 12 million F CFA, and the Diapangou commune, which received 11 million F CFA.

In a separate initiative, the commune of Ouagadougou recognized excellence within the education and health sectors. Awards, including motorcycles, bicycles, tablets, and financial grants, were presented to top students, meritorious teachers, and healthcare workers. Notable recipients included teacher Rihanata Ouédraogo, who received a motorcycle for achieving a 100% success rate in the Primary School Certificate (CEP), and student Dorcas Dembélé, who was honored with a tablet and financial award.