On November 4, 2026, the National Post Office School in Burkina Faso celebrated the graduation of its 51st promotion, consisting of 82 students. The ceremony was attended by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts, and Electronic Communications, Dr. Michel Jonas Somé, representing the Minister, Aminata Zerbo/Sabané. The graduates include 18 postal and financial service controllers, 54 office agents, and 10 operational agents.
The graduates completed a year of theoretical and practical training, including internships at various operational structures of Poste Burkina Faso. According to the school's director, Koumbo Rahja Barry, the promotion achieved a 100% success rate, with top students scoring 18.35/20, 18.26/20, and 18.93/20 in their respective categories. The training focused on mastering postal and financial operations, customer relations, digital tool usage, and ethics.
The new graduates are expected to contribute to the reinforcement and modernization of postal and financial services in Burkina Faso. Dr. Somé emphasized the challenges facing the postal sector, including digital transformation, changing user habits, and growing demands for speed and quality. He urged the graduates to prioritize integrity, customer satisfaction, and teamwork.
The graduates have committed to applying their skills to improve the services of Poste Burkina Faso. Nelly Yasmina Bambara/Sawadogo, the students' delegate, stated that they are ready to defend the postal service and contribute to its transformation and modernization. The 51st promotion was sponsored by Dr. Pasteur Poda, President of the ARCEP Regulatory Council.
The National Post Office School's director encouraged the graduates to put their skills into practice, emphasizing the importance of respecting procedures, teamwork, and customer needs. The school aims to provide professionals capable of adapting to sector changes and supporting Poste Burkina Faso's transformation.
The postal sector faces significant challenges, including the rise of e-commerce and digital financial services. The graduates will play a crucial role in addressing these challenges and ensuring the continued relevance of postal services. The government has emphasized the importance of postal services in connecting citizens to public services.
The graduation ceremony marks a significant milestone in the development of Burkina Faso's postal sector. The new graduates will contribute to improving the quality and efficiency of postal and financial services, ultimately benefiting citizens and the economy.
Key points
- The 51st promotion of the National Post Office School achieved a 100% success rate.
- The graduates will contribute to the reinforcement and modernization of postal and financial services in Burkina Faso.
- The postal sector faces significant challenges, including digital transformation and changing user habits.
