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PRESS RELEASE
EXCELLENCE AWARD
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation,
African Integration and Togolese Abroad
2025
11th Edition • Celebrating the Best Staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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29
December 2025
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Lomé
Togo
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12
Laureates
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A Tradition of Excellence
This celebration, initiated since 2014 by H.E. Prof. Robert DUSSEY, has become an annual tradition honoring the most deserving staff who have distinguished themselves through their professionalism, competence, commitment, and determination.
🎯 Cardinal Objective
“To create emulation among staff, motivate them to excel beyond themselves, thus contributing to the global influence of Togolese diplomacy.”
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Special Context
✨ New in 2025
This 11th edition was marked by the arrival of new staff from the latest recruitment competition, who started service on March 31, 2025.
In order to motivate these new staff members, the evaluation process was exclusively dedicated to them, except for the best team manager award.
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Evaluation Process
Officially launched on September 19, 2025
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Candidate Selection
Scoring within departments using objective criteria: punctuality, presentation, speed, quality, respect for hierarchy, colleague relations, managerial qualities.
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Staff Vote
Evaluation of the esteem candidates enjoy among their colleagues. Accounts for 25% to 50% depending on the category.
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Independent Jury Interview
Evaluation of aptitudes and competencies by a neutral ANPE jury, joined by a former ambassador or diplomacy expert. Accounts for 50% to 75%.
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The 12 Laureates
🏅 Category
Best Team Manager Award
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Mrs. BONFOH-BASSABI Walim
Chief Central Secretariat — General Secretariat
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Mr. KADOKALIH Yokoudèma
Head of Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation Division
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Mr. KONOR Massayé
Head of Administrative Affairs Division — DAAF
📚 Category
Best Study Officer-Trainee Award
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Mr. ABASSAH Kokouvi Abayili
Study Officer at the International Organizations Directorate
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Mr. KAMALI Essotom
Study Officer at the State Protocol Directorate
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Mrs. ATTIKPO Vonmawu Hermeline
Study Officer at the International Cooperation Directorate
💼 Category
Best Secretary-Trainee Award
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Mrs. GORDON FOLY Mawusé
Secretary at the Administrative and Financial Affairs Directorate
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Mr. ETSINYO Ayao Narcisse
Secretary at the Legal Affairs and Litigation Directorate
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Mr. AFODA-SEBOU Adam
Secretary at the State Protocol Directorate
🔧 Category
Best Support Staff-Trainee Award
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Mr. ABALANALE Mognosawè
Carpenter at the Administrative and Financial Affairs Directorate
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Mr. BALLEBAKO Létékouma Paul
Administrative Assistant at the General Secretariat
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Mr. KOKOA Toga-Aba
Plumber at the Administrative and Financial Affairs Directorate
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Laureate Rewards
🏆 Trophies
🎓 Scholarships
💵 Cash Envelopes
💻 Equipment
“Excellence is not an act, but a habit.”
Congratulations to all the 2025 laureates!
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