The ceremony was presided over by Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye<\/strong> on Thursday, July 30, bringing together government officials, education stakeholders and parents to celebrate outstanding achievements in general and technical secondary education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n LONASE was represented at the event by Abdourahmane Bald\u00e9<\/strong>, director general, who commended president Faye’s commitment to education and congratulated the prize winners, teachers and the wider educational community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bald\u00e9 said the organisation intends to remain a “faithful partner” of the General Competition, describing investment in education as the most effective way to invest in Senegal’s future. Referring to LONASE’s slogan, “Fortune to subscribers, benefits to the Nation,” he said the organisation reaffirmed its commitment to the country’s educational landscape through this national celebration of academic excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Referring to LONASE\u2019s slogan, \u201cFortune to subscribers, benefits to the Nation,\u201d<\/strong> he said the lottery operator remains committed to supporting education and hopes its contribution will encourage greater investment in science, technology and other initiatives that prepare young Senegalese for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The director general commended President Faye\u2019s commitment to education and congratulated the prize winners, teachers and the wider educational community for their role in promoting academic achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The General Competition is regarded as one of Senegal\u2019s most prestigious academic awards. Held annually, it recognises the country\u2019s highest-performing students in general and technical secondary education while promoting the values of merit, discipline and excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/07\/LONASE-JCF-300x200.png\")
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