We are pleased to inform you that Dr. Mahama Ouedraogo, Director of the Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, will be retiring at the end of January 2022. Dr. Mahama’s service at the Commission spans more than a decade, during which he held several important positions and responsibilities within the AU system, benefiting our entire continent.

In this regards, the Department wishes to host a farewell send-off event for him. You are invited to join the event which will be held onsite and virtually on Thursday, 27 January 2022 from 15:00 – 17:00:00 hours (GMT+3). Please register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

If you would like to write a small testimonial on how you have interacted with him during his tenure of services, and for any further information please kindly contact Mr. Meshack Kinyua Ndiritu: NdirituM@africa-union.org and Mr. Adiatou Fatty Fattya@africa-union.org

We hope you will be able to join us on this event.