Accompanied by his senior advisor, Paulin Gbenou, Armand Kuyema Natta held working sessions with departmental directors, technical and central office heads, and leaders of institutions under his ministry’s supervision. The discussions centered on operational challenges and strategic priorities to enhance early childhood and primary education nationwide.

In his address to ministry officials, the minister outlined a dual-focused agenda: ‘consolidating past gains and driving innovation.’ He emphasized the need to maintain the upward trend in academic performance—highlighting the strong results from the 2026 Primary School Certificate (CEP) exams—while introducing forward-looking reforms to modernize the education system. Describing himself as ‘a servant of this cause,’ he underscored the value of ongoing dialogue with ground-level stakeholders to ensure policies align with local realities.

Addressing critical gaps in human and material resources

During the meetings, education leaders highlighted urgent needs, including the recruitment of additional teachers, strengthening initial and in-service training programs, and equipping central and technical directorates with modern computing tools. Another key topic was the planned relocation of ministry services to the Ahossougbéta administrative complex—a move the minister confirmed is actively underway, though no specific timeline was disclosed.

Minister Kuyema Natta’s outreach continues today, July 30, 2026, with visits to the departments of Atlantique and Littoral. These engagements are designed to deepen his understanding of local challenges and gather firsthand feedback from educators and administrators on the sector’s operational conditions.