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Lomé University honours engineer and trainer Bedja Koffi-Sa

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Lomé University honours engineer and trainer Bedja Koffi-Sa

The University of Lomé, the National Polytechnic School and ENSI alumni paid tribute to Professor Bedja Koffi-Sa, who headed the school for 16 years, 8 months, 1 day and 40 minutes. The 16 October gathering also addressed the future of engineering training in Togo, according to Icilomé.

The University of Lomé paid tribute on 16 October 2026 to Bedja Koffi-Sa, an engineer and trainer who headed the National Higher School of Engineering (ENSI), which became the National Polytechnic School (ENP). The ceremony brought together the university, the ENP, former students and current students, reports Icilomé.

The day combined testimonies and memories with a discussion on the future of engineering training. Participants paid tribute to the career of their former director during a ceremony at the University of Lomé auditorium.

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