After the Classical High School in Abidjan and the Modern High School in Azaguié, the convoy of FONSTI (Fund for Science, Technology and Innovation) to promote STI (science, technology and innovation) in secondary schools and faculties of Côte d’Ivoire stopped on May 25, 2022 at Modern Konan Camille High School in Adiaké.
In his opening speech, the Secretary General of FONSTI, Dr. Yaya Sangari, pointed out the reasons for this promotional campaign that started for secondary schools and colleges in Côte d’Ivoire, which is to show the importance of science for the development of a country, on the one hand, and to raise scientific advocacy at the level of secondary school and college students on the one hand other.
Two distinguished speakers entertained the students of Adiaké’s Modern High School: Biaka Zasséli Ignace, full professor of political, modern and contemporary philosophy and Andji Jonas, full professor of inorganic chemistry.
Professor Byaka Zasili Ignace, in his speech, explained the major role that science plays in the development of the West. It also showed what science can offer as a solution to Côte d’Ivoire in the face of problems in the sectors of agriculture, health, preservation of humankind, etc.
To do this, Professor Byaka encouraged students to choose post-baccalaureate science courses in order to provide Côte d’Ivoire with high-level technicians in areas where the country is generally looking for skills abroad.
For his part, Professor Angie Jonas insisted on scientific progress in certain areas and demonstrated their impact on the quality of human life while supporting his view with specific examples: the evolution of the original car to this day, the evolution of habitats and architecture, ways to send money to a third party…
He also explained to young people that they are the ideal age to be interested in scientific culture and to think of solutions to the problems that the residents of Côte d’Ivoire suffer in all areas (agriculture technologies, modernization of the technical platform in hospitals, etc.).
The Adiaké stage marks the end of the caravan for this year 2022.
FONSTI will open a new campaign from the next academic year (2022-2023) both in Abidjan and in the inner cities of the country. Institutions interested in the activity can contact the FONSTI secretariat to apply.
The activity is fully funded by FONSTI and participation is free.
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