LEGISLATIVE SENATE

 

Meet Your Senators

The Student Government Association (SGA) Senate is made up of dedicated student leaders appointed from each academic level to represent your voice and advocate for your needs. Senators play a vital role in shaping university policies, addressing student concerns, and improving campus life.

Here are the appointed Senators for each level. Feel free to contact them with your ideas, concerns, or questions—they are here to represent you!

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Undergraduate Preparatory Program (UPP) Senators

• Senator 1: KOFFI Yeboua Evrard
• Senator 2: LY Penda Mariam

Freshman Senators

• Senator 1: EMADAK MANDA ENYEGUE Catherine Orane
• Senator 2: TAPÉ Josue Axel Sylvain Toualy

Sophomore Senators

• Senator 1: DOUAMBA Cheick Hamed Tidiane
• Senator 2: OUEDRAOGO Alima Sarah
• Senator 3: TRAORE Nouhr Emmanuel
• Senator 4: Spring 2025 open position

Junior Senators

• Senator 1: BAMBA Abdel-Rahim Mounir
• Senator 2: KACOU Adjoba Lucie Marie-Typhanie
• Senator 3: OUATTARA Yenin Fatime Sakina
• Senator 4: YAO Axelle Nora

Senior Senators

• Senator 1: DIABY Kassamba Muhammad
• Senator 2: OCRAN Samuel Distinguish
• Senator 3: Spring 2025 open position
• Senator 4: Spring 2025 open position

We are proud of our diverse and dynamic Senate team and encourage all students to engage with their Senators to make a difference on campus!

 

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES

The Legislative Committees play a vital role in representing student voices and fostering positive changes on campus. Composed of dedicated student representatives, our committees collaborate with the Student Government Association (SGA) to draft, review, and advocate for policies that impact student life. We aim to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability within our community.

Explore this page to learn more about our responsibilities, meet our current members, and find out how you can get involved in shaping campus policies. Let’s work together to make a meaningful difference!

C = Chair S = Senator

Academic Affairs

Description: Dedicated to improving academic policies and resources. It engages with faculty and administration to advocate for better educational opportunities and support systems for students.

• OUATTARA Maria C
• OUATTARA Sakina S
• YAO Axelle Nora S
• ACKA Ruth
• KADJE Grace
• OBURA Anhelia

Accessibility

Description: Ensures all students have equal access to university resources and facilities. It advocates for policies that support inclusivity and address barriers faced by students with disabilities.

• OKONGWU Rita C
• DOUAMBIA Tidiane S
• OUEDRAOGO Alima Sarah S
• COULIBALY Kagnon Rafi
• DOUMBIA Ibrahim
• Spring 2025 open position

Affordability & Basic Needs

Description: Addresses issues related to the cost of education and basic student needs, such as housing and food security. It seeks solutions to make education more affordable and accessible for all students.

• DE SOUZA Maeva C
• Spring 2025 open position S
• LY Penda S
• TIMITÉ Almamy
• Spring 2025 open position

External Affairs

Description: Focusing on building relationships with external organizations and stakeholders, this committee works to enhance IUGB’s presence in the broader community and advocate for student interests beyond campus.

• DODOH Emeric C
• BAMBA Mounir S
• DIABY Kassamba S
• Spring 2025 open position S
• Spring 2025 open position

Sustainability & Campus Infrastructure

Description: Tasked with promoting environmentally friendly practices, this committee also oversees campus infrastructure projects, ensuring that developments align with sustainability goals.

• ALLECHI Kris C
• OCRAN Samuel S
• TOUALY Axel S
• TRAORÉ Nouhr S
• DIOMANDÉ Eden 
• Spring 2025 open position

Wellness Affairs

Description: Addresses health and wellness initiatives on campus, promoting mental health resources, physical fitness programs, and overall well-being among students.

• JOHNSON Glory C
• EMADAK Orane S
• KACOU Marie-Typhanie S
• KOFFI Evrard S
• BADOUM Doriane 
• TIMITÉ Salif

ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT

Overview

The Advocacy Department serves as the bridge between students, university administration, and the broader campus community. It aims to foster inclusivity, promote diversity, and ensure student concerns are effectively addressed through coordinated efforts across key focus areas. Each area is designed to fulfill specific objectives aligned with the department’s overarching mission.

1. Diversity and Inclusion

Promote an inclusive campus culture by ensuring diverse representation in events, discussions, and policy making processes.

Diversity and Inclusion-Liaison: SOULAMA Oumi

Assistant: SOURA Djeneba

2. Feedback

Maintain open communication channels and act on student feedback to improve university processes and systems.

Feedback Mecanism-Liaison: KAMBIRE Sansan Romaric

Assistant: KOUADIO Ed-EstherDivine

3.  Student Advocacy Training

Equip students with the knowledge and tools to confidently advocate for themselves and navigate sensitive issues.

Student Advocacy Training-Liaison: TOIPLI Sialait

Assistant: GONZAGUE Sarah