Bamako: The Secretary General of the Koper Town Hall, Nazirou Anaroua, officially commenced the primary school certificate (CEP) and entrance exams for sixth grade at the Kpa examination center in the Ioba province on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the launch event witnessed Mr. Anaroua touring the examination rooms to inspire the candidates. He was in the company of Nikpinhoura C©bastien Dabir©, the first vice-president of the special delegation of the commune of Koper, Jean-Marie Kambou, head of the basic education district (CCEB), Si© Nestor Tioy©, president of the Kpa center, and members of the Defense and Security Forces.

In his motivational address to the candidates, Mr. Anaroua said, "Do not be afraid, children. Have confidence in yourselves and in your teachers. What they have taught you is what will be required of you. We have come to wish you good luck."

The statistics from the CEB of Koper indicate that 572 candidates were initially registered for this examination session. Currently, there are 560 candidates present, comprising 255 boys and 305 girls, distributed across three examination centers: Babora, Kpa, and Memer "A", hosting 217, 173, and 170 candidates respectively.

The candidates are set to be evaluated over three days through a combination of written, oral, and sporting tests, aspiring to earn their first school diploma. The jury for this session is chaired by Inspector Tierbar Hien.