The awards ceremony took place on June 4 at the LONACI “Dramane Coulibaly” Studios in Marcory-Bi\u00e9try, Abidjan, where the state-owned lottery operator presented “Talent Awal\u00e9 LONACI” trophies to individuals whose achievements have contributed to the development of C\u00f4te d’Ivoire <\/strong>and inspired younger generations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The initiative forms part of a broader anniversary programme <\/strong>launched by LONACI to commemorate 55 years of operations in C\u00f4te d’Ivoire, with celebrations having kicked off in April and continuing throughout June. In a statement following the event, the lottery said it had distinguished “55 young Ivorian talents whose paths and achievements contribute to the radiance of youth and the development of the country.” <\/p>\n\n\n LONACI said the programme aims to highlight the achievements of young Ivorians across multiple sectors while encouraging partnerships that can help support their projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking during the ceremony, deputy director general Abdoulkarim Ouattara<\/strong> said: “We want to encourage these talents and encourage the commitment of other actors to support their initiatives in order to strengthen their impact within society.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n The event brought together a number of prominent local figures for a panel discussion<\/strong>, including Mariam Coulibaly, director of RTI 2, a television channel operated by C\u00f4te d’Ivoire’s state broadcaster, RTI. Other participants included fashion designer Elie Kuame, blogger Edith Brou, actor and producer Franck Vlehi and airline pilot Gertrude Konan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Participants shared their professional experiences<\/strong>, the challenges they encountered during their careers and the factors that contributed to their success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/LONACI.jpg\")
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