February 4, 2026 will remain etched in the memories of the Zoukougbeu Modern High School . For the very first edition of its "Ceremony of Excellence," the school did not do things by halves: a total of 20 million FCFA was allocated to reward merit and hard work.

Merit-based bonuses: Scholarships and equipment

The event highlighted the twenty brightest students in the high school, with particular attention paid to graduates of national exams:

1. Elite high school graduates: The ten best each received a scholarship of 1.5 million FCFA .
2. Future executives: Other winners of the BEPC and the Baccalaureate left with laptops .

For Grâce Emmanuella Douekeu , top of her class in the Baccalaureate, this support is a real springboard: "This scholarship will help me realize my dream: to pursue my studies up to the doctorate," she confided emotionally.

A promising public-private partnership

This celebration was made possible thanks to the massive support of Olam Agri . Through its "Nassey" program, the company intends to perpetuate its commitment to education in Côte d'Ivoire.

“Rewarding a student is a long-term investment in the future of the region. Education is the essential lever for social transformation.” — Jean-Paul Koblé , Head of Sustainability at Olam Agri.

Restoring a culture of effort

Beyond the prizes, the stated objective of the organizers and the Prefectural Secretary General, Adjatou Coulibaly , is clear: to reinstate a culture of hard work at the heart of the education system. By acknowledging the sacrifices of parents and the dedication of teachers, the authorities hope that this initiative will foster healthy competition among all students in the region.