The 4th edition of Touka Excellence took place on September 25, 2026, in Guépahouo, a department in Oumé, Côte d'Ivoire. The event, organized by the NGO TOUKA-DEV, recognized students and individuals engaged in sanitation, peace, and agriculture. Côte d'Ivoire's Minister of State, Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani, was the guest of honor. He praised the initiative for promoting individual and collective efforts within communities.
Minister Adjoumani commended Touka Excellence for contributing to a culture of merit and community engagement. He encouraged the awardees to continue their efforts and serve as role models in their families and communities. According to him, development relies on the mobilization of all societal components. The minister's presence underscored the government's support for initiatives that foster community development.
Côte d'Ivoire's Minister of Women, Family, and Children, Nassénéba Touré, also attended the ceremony. She highlighted the social significance of the initiative and congratulated its founder, Deputy Flore Kouassi Lago, for promoting merit in the Oumé constituency. Touré urged the awardees to perpetuate the values that led to their recognition and become examples for the youth in their region and country.
Deputy Flore Kouassi Lago, the founder of Touka Excellence, reaffirmed her commitment to local development. She emphasized the importance of encouraging students through emulation to pursue their studies and avoid social issues. The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, traditional chiefs, religious leaders, and delegations from nearby villages.
The event celebrated the achievements of students and individuals making a positive impact in their communities. Awardees were recognized for their efforts in promoting sanitation, peace, and agriculture. The ceremony demonstrated the impact of collaborative efforts between government officials, NGOs, and local communities in driving development.
The participation of various stakeholders, including traditional chiefs and religious leaders, underscored the importance of community involvement in development initiatives. The event provided a platform for networking and sharing best practices in local development. It also highlighted the role of women in promoting community development, as seen in the involvement of Deputy Flore Kouassi Lago and Minister Nassénéba Touré.
The 4th edition of Touka Excellence has contributed to promoting a culture of merit and community engagement in Côte d'Ivoire. The initiative has recognized and rewarded individuals making a positive impact in their communities. As the event came to a close, attendees looked forward to future editions and the continued growth of the initiative.
Key points
- The 4th Touka Excellence awards ceremony was held in Guépahouo, Côte d'Ivoire, on September 25, 2026.
- The event recognized students and individuals engaged in sanitation, peace, and agriculture.
- The initiative aims to promote a culture of merit and community engagement in Côte d'Ivoire.
