The Amicale des anciens élèves du Lycée de Tahoua (LYTA) of the 1977-1982 promotion organized a ceremony on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Lycée Agabba in Tahoua. The event, held under the high patronage of the Governor of the Tahoua Region, Colonel-Major Souleymane Amadou Moussa, aimed to honor top-performing students from the institution. This gathering brought together alumni and current students to celebrate academic excellence within the school community. The Amicale LYTA's initiative shows its commitment to fostering achievement among the youth in Tahoua. The ceremony noted the enduring connection between former students and the educational establishment, reinforcing the importance of academic success.
Awards and Prizes Details
Nine excellence prizes were awarded to the best students for the 2025-2026 school year. These prizes recognized top performers across Terminale series A, C, and D. For each series, students received monetary awards based on their ranking. The first prize for each category amounted to 250,000 F CFA. The second prize awarded 200,000 F CFA to recipients in each series. Students earning the third prize in their respective series received 150,000 F CFA. These substantial awards aimed to incentivize academic excellence among the graduating classes at Lycée Agabba, encouraging dedication and hard work.
Amicale's Vision and History
The Amicale's primary objective is to cultivate a culture of effort and excellence among students at Lycée Agabba. This initiative, now in its sixth edition, demonstrates a sustained commitment to recognizing and fostering academic achievement within the institution. M. Ibrahim Moussa, Representative of the Amicale des anciens élèves du LYTA, expressed pride in the young girls and boys who successfully passed the Baccalauréat with excellent results, acknowledging their hard work. He further advised the laureates to continue their educational journeys with courage and selflessness. M. Moussa also urged them not to forget their foundational institution, their teachers, and their country as they advance in their studies and careers. The Amicale des anciens élèves is firmly convinced that merit must be recognized and excellence encouraged for the betterment of society.
Governor's Endorsement and Encouragement
The excellence ceremony took place under the high patronage of the Governor of the Tahoua Region, Colonel-Major Souleymane Amadou Moussa. Governor Souleymane Amadou Moussa expressed emotion regarding the initiative by Amicale LYTA, commending their dedication. He extended congratulations to the students admitted to the 2026 Baccalauréat session and offered encouragement to those who did not succeed, urging them not to lose hope. The Governor promised to raise awareness among parents about guiding their children towards scientific academic series, emphasizing the importance of these fields for national development. He also requested to monitor the progress of the award recipients to ensure future succession in key areas. Governor Souleymane Amadou Moussa thanked the Amicale for its valuable contribution and pledged his unwavering support for its activities, recognizing their impact on the region's youth.
Speeches from Dignitaries
M. Ibrahim Moussa, Representative of the Amicale des anciens élèves du LYTA, stated the ceremony provided an occasion for alumni to symbolically return to the school that contributed to their formation and success. He indicated the awarded prizes represented the beginning of a new stage for the students, not a culmination of their efforts, encouraging them to pursue further achievements. M. Moussa affirmed the Amicale des anciens élèves' conviction that merit must be recognized and excellence encouraged, serving as a guiding principle for their actions. Other dignitaries also delivered remarks during the ceremony, noting the collective support for education. Speakers included the Administrator-Delegate (AD) of the City of Tahoua, the Chief of Canton of Tahoua, the Chief of the Peulh Grouping of Tahoua, the Headmaster of Lycée Agabba, and the president of the management committee, all of whom showed the significance of the event for the community.