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LAUNCH OF THE 19TH EDITION OF THE ‘MISS MATHEMATICS’ COMPETITION
On February 26, 2025, Lycée Sainte Marie de Cocody hosted the official launch of the 19th edition of the "Miss Mathematics" Côte d'Ivoire competition.
An initiative of the Ivorian Mathematical Society (SMCI), chaired by the esteemed Professor Saliou TOURÉ, this competition aims to encourage young girls to take a greater interest in scientific subjects, particularly mathematics, to build strong foundations and actively contribute to the country’s development.
As the official partner of this competition, the Abidjan Port Authority has committed to sponsoring it in the amount of 25 million CFA francs per year for five years, following the signing of a convention with SMCI on April 27, 2023.
Mrs. MÉÏTÉ Salimata FOFANA, Advisor to the Managing Director of PAA, representing the institution at the ceremony, reaffirmed its support: "This competition aims to instill a love for mathematics in our children... As a corporate citizen, PAA has a duty to promote excellence in education."
Addressing the sponsor young girls, she shared valuable advice to inspire them to become part of Côte d'Ivoire's intellectual elite in the future.
The representative of Professor Saliou TOURÉ, Deputy Director of SMCI, Professor Adama COULIBALY, praised the support provided by PAA to the Ivorian education system. He stated that this initiative aligns with the goal of offering young girls access to a world of academic excellence, encouraging them to pursue careers in teaching or research, thereby bringing other young girls in their wake.
Continuing, he expressed his gratitude to the sponsor, Mr. Hien Yacouba SIÉ, and the Minister of National Education and Literacy, Mrs. Mariatou KONÉ, who was represented at the ceremony by Mr. GBOKO Kouakou Adjoumani, Director of School Life.
For Mr. Hilaire ATINDEHOU, President of the "Miss Mathematics" Commission, ensuring the sustainability of this competition requires substantial funding. Therefore, he called on partners and sponsors to continue their support and contributions to maintain and enhance this prestigious competition.
The official launch of this 19th edition was conducted by the ceremony's president, Mr. GBOKO Kouakou Adjoumani. He encouraged young girls to persist in choosing mathematics, fostering a generation of female experts in scientific fields who will contribute to Côte d'Ivoire's development.
This competition is open to students in 3rd grade and final-year of high school, major in mathematics and science. A key innovation this year is the introduction of online registration, which will begin on March 7, 2025, and end on April 16, 2025. The actual examination will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, and the awards ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 2025.
