The International Relations Office (IRO), KIIT celebrated 65th anniversary of Ivory Coast’s independence from France, honouring the journey to freedom and self-determination. Ivory Coast became a self-governing autonomous republic in 1958 and gained full independence from France on August 7, 1960, with Félix Houphouët-Boigny as its first president.
Ivory Coast, or Côte d’Ivoire, stands as a beacon of hope and unity in West Africa, having a rich cultural, historical, and natural heritage. It is a tapestry of over 60 ethnic groups and 78 languages, coexisting harmoniously, with French as the official language.
The International Relations Office (IRO) has taken the opportunity to celebrate this important day with international students from Ivory Coast. The students chanted the national anthem, followed by three to four students sharing about the independence history and Ivory Coast’s culture, as well as giving a speech of gratitude to the University.
The ceremony was closed by heartfelt messages from Mr. Samuel Vivian (Director, IRO) and Dr. Samuel Rout (Associate Director, IRO), highlighting the importance of Ivory Coast in today’s world and the celebration of the Independence Day for Ivoirians.