Mouhoun: The regional subcommittee for the assignment of Ministry of Secondary Education employees in Boucle du Mouhoun convened in Dedougou to discuss personnel transfers for personal reasons. The session, held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, was led by Adjara Sandrine Kientega Ouedraogo, the Secretary General of the region, standing in for the Governor.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the meeting gathered regional and provincial directors responsible for secondary education, along with representatives from various social partners. The primary aim of the session was to assess transfer requests for personal convenience while aligning these with the educational needs of the region’s establishments.
Adjara Sandrine Kientega/Ouedraogo commended the participants for their responsibility and highlighted the importance of transparent and equitable human resource management in the education sector. She emphasized that assignments should facilitate a balanced distribution of teaching and administrative staff across educational institutions.
The technical secretariat’s report revealed a significant imbalance in staff movements within the region. Boucle du Mouhoun experienced the departure of 92 teachers, 18 School Life Agents (AVS) and School and Professional Guidance Counselors (COSP), one Secondary Education Inspector (IES), and 10 Administrative and Management Staff (PAG). Conversely, the region received 33 teachers, resulting in a deficit of 59, five AVS and COSP, a deficit of 13, one IES, and no new PAG, leaving a deficit of 10.
The subcommittee reviewed 206 individual assignment requests and three pairs of permutation requests. Six requests were rejected due to lack of seniority, four for incorrect form completion, one for missing essential documents, and three were downgraded due to prior approval from the national subcommittee. Out of the 192 applications examined, 89 were approved, considering the preferences of applicants and the needs outlined by provincial directorates.
Raoul Sanon, the regional director in charge of secondary education, indicated that these figures underscore the necessity for meticulous planning and improved resource distribution to bolster the region’s educational infrastructure and ensure the effective operation of schools.
The session concluded with a call from the Secretary General for commitment, responsibility, and patriotism among education stakeholders to advance the government’s goal of building an efficient, equitable, and accessible educational system in Boucle du Mouhoun.