Gourma/Education: The primary studies certificate and 6th grade entrance exams launched


The governor of the Eastern region, Ram Joseph Kafando, officially launched this Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in Fada N’Gourma, the examinations for the Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP), session of 2024. The province registered 11,908 candidates, i.e. 5,510 boys and 6,398 girls.

It is in a context marked by a security challenge which has negatively impacted the education sector that the governor of the Eastern region, Ram Joseph Kafando, gave the starting point for the Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP) exams, on Tuesday June 4, 2024 in Fada N’Gourma.

‘Despite adversity, the highest authorities of the country, Education, military and paramilitary, have worked hard to ensure that the CEP exam and the 6th grade entrance exam take place,’ indicated the Governor of the Eastern Region, Ram Joseph Kafando.

He sent his congratulations and gratitude to educators and the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) who are fighting to ensure that our children’s right to education is ensured despite the security challenge.

The
regional director in charge of Primary Education, Yentéma David Thiombiano, suggested that the Eastern region recorded 11,908 registered candidates, i.e. 5,510 boys and 6,398 girls.

The region saw a drop of 1,580 candidates compared to the previous session

Source:Burkina Information Agency