With the major school exams of 2026 approaching, the Minister of National Education, Literacy, and Technical Training has issued a passionate appeal to families. In an official letter published on Saturday, May 16, 2026, N'Guessan Koffi urged parents to support their children with "confidence and responsibility."

Speaking both as a state authority and as a parent of a student, the minister emphasized two major pillars for this session: the relentless fight against cheating and the promotion of merit .

Excellence accessible to all, without distinction

To convince families of their children's ability to succeed, the minister relied on his more than twenty years of experience in managing the ultra-selective entrance exams for ENSEA in Abidjan and INP-HB in Yamoussoukro.

"The best candidates came from all regions of Ivory Coast."

This observation, he argues, proves that success depends neither on geographical origin nor on the prestige of an institution. A compelling argument intended to reassure parents about the intrinsic potential of each candidate.

Securing the future and value of degrees

N'Guessan Koffi reiterated that education and human capital development remain absolute priorities for the government, under the leadership of President Alassane Ouattara. In this context, eradicating fraud is a twofold imperative:

1. To guarantee the international credibility of Ivorian diplomas.
2. To recognize the hard work put in throughout the year by students, teachers and parents.

Just days before the start of the exams, the minister's message is both firm in the face of abuses and deeply encouraging for young people: "Let's trust our children."