On September 25, 2026, Celtiis Bénin celebrated the achievements of the top 12 Baccalaureate students in the country. The telecommunications operator organized a ceremony in Cotonou to award prizes to the winners of the second edition of its Celtiis School Awards program. The initiative aims to promote academic excellence in Benin's schools. Each of the 12 students received a state-of-the-art laptop and a 9-month high-speed internet package.
The program went beyond just material rewards. Before the ceremony, the laureates participated in a transformative experience. They spent two days learning about the inner workings of Celtiis Bénin's customer relations and network operations. The students visited the company's central hub, where engineers supervise and secure the country's connectivity. They also received training on fundamental office tools and the ethical use of artificial intelligence.
The top student, Rayan Frédérico Egbogbé, received a special excellence scholarship of 500,000 FCFA. Charbelle Miassi Tikry, responsible for Corporate Social Responsibility at Celtiis Bénin, emphasized that the program is more than just a reward; it's a commitment to academic excellence. The program's triptych includes identifying and highlighting the best Bac students, equipping and valuing these young talents, and rewarding and supporting them through top-notch mentorship.
According to Charbelle Miassi Tikry, the 12 students are "curious, ambitious, and determined." She expressed pride in having opened Celtiis Bénin's doors to these young talents and witnessing their transformation. Boka Kelly, representing the company's general director, encouraged the students to continue learning, creating, and transforming. The program included assigning a sponsor and a parain to each student to guide them in their future endeavors.
Père Roland Adjalian, representing the students' schools, thanked Celtiis Bénin for the computer equipment and encouraged the students to remain disciplined and studious in their future academic pursuits. Anatole Houéhounha, representing the students' parents, expressed gratitude to Celtiis Bénin for its initiative and urged the students to remain humble. Joséphine Latame, speaking on behalf of the laureates, described the experience as an "immense honor" and thanked Celtiis Bénin for its support.
The Celtiis School Awards program was initiated in 2024, with the first edition focusing on female excellence. The program's second edition, in 2026, rewarded 12 students, six girls and six boys, who excelled in the Baccalaureate exams. Aristide Agboton, sponsor of the 2026 cohort, expressed joy in being part of the event and encouraged the students to reach out to their parains for guidance.
The Celtiis School Awards program demonstrates the company's commitment to investing in Benin's human capital. By supporting academic excellence and providing resources for the students' future endeavors, Celtiis Bénin aims to contribute to the country's development. The program's impact extends beyond material rewards, offering a platform for the students to grow, learn, and become the leaders of tomorrow.
Key points
- Celtiis Bénin rewards 12 top Bac students with laptops, internet, and scholarships
- The program includes a transformative experience, with students learning about customer relations and network operations
- The initiative aims to promote academic excellence in Benin's schools and support the country's human capital development
