In a ceremony held on October 9, 2026, in Gohitafla, Côte d'Ivoire, the new headmaster of Gohounfla Modern High School, Félix Soumahoro, and the new preschool and primary education inspector, Ndri Kouadio René Castel, were introduced to the local population. The event was organized by former Gohitafla deputy, Gomi Bi Zaouli Lucien, on the sidelines of a sensitization session for agricultural exploiters on the Recensement des exploitants et des exploitations agricoles (REEA) project.
The ceremony was attended by several notable figures, including the sub-prefect of Gohitafla, Yao Kouadio Parfait, representing the departmental prefect and ceremony sponsor, as well as sub-prefects from Iriéfla and Maminigui, directors and service chiefs, traditional and religious leaders, and women's and youth organization leaders. During the event, Gomi Bi Zaouli Lucien welcomed the two new education officials and highlighted the evolution of Gohounfla Modern College into a high school for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Gomi Bi Zaouli Lucien noted that the establishment has grown significantly, transforming from a small modern college to a full-fledged high school. He then introduced Félix Soumahoro, the first headmaster of the institution, and Ndri Kouadio René Castel, who succeeds N'Guessan Yao Julien as head of the preschool and primary education inspection in Gohitafla. The new headmaster expressed his satisfaction with the warm welcome he received and outlined his ambition to make Gohounfla Modern High School an excellence-driven institution by 2030.
To achieve this goal, Félix Soumahoro plans to focus on enhancing teacher capacities, improving student discipline, and better organizing schoolwork. He emphasized that the primary objective is to attain academic excellence and establish Gohounfla Modern High School as a model institution by 2030. Meanwhile, Ndri Kouadio René Castel, previously the head of Vavoua 1 school district, reported that he has been in office for two to three weeks and is currently getting familiar with his new role.
Ndri Kouadio René Castel praised the smooth start of the 2026-2027 academic year in his district, noting that activities have resumed in accordance with the national education ministry's calendar. He also commended the local population's warm welcome and the support of local leaders, which he believes will facilitate his mission. With two years left before retirement, Castel expressed his commitment to contributing to the education and development of responsible Ivoirian citizens.
The introduction of the two new administrators takes place in the context of Gohounfla Modern College being upgraded to a high school, which is expected to enhance educational development prospects in the Gohitafla department. This development aligns with ongoing efforts to improve the quality of education in Côte d'Ivoire. The new administrators will be working to build on the progress made so far and drive further growth in the region.
The event concluded with an emphasis on collaboration and commitment to education in Gohitafla. Local leaders and community members have expressed their support for the new administrators, and it is expected that their contributions will have a positive impact on the region's education sector. The authorities have reiterated their dedication to providing quality education and creating opportunities for the local population.
Key points
- - New school administrators have been introduced in Gohitafla, Côte d'Ivoire. - Félix Soumahoro and Ndri Kouadio René Castel have taken up their new roles. - The introduction of the administrators aligns with efforts to improve education in the region.
