Niou:Kourweogo Thirty leaders from the Niou Citizen Watch Group have completed a training program focused on patriotism, citizenship, associative leadership, and the values of the Progressive and Popular Revolution (RPP). The closing ceremony was presided over by Saïdou Ouédraogo, the 1st Vice-President of the special delegation of the commune of Niou, on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the training was organized by the regional directorate of sport, youth, and employment of Oubri in collaboration with YOUTCONNEK BURKINA. The session, which began on Monday, October 19, 2026, in Niou, included leaders from 21 villages within the commune.

Saïdou Ouédraogo emphasized the training's role in enhancing the participants' capacity to support the ongoing revolution promoted by the country's highest authorities. He encouraged attendees to apply what they learned to effectively lead their associations and communities.

Judicaël Zouri, representing the Regional Directorate of Sport, Youth, and Employment of Oubri, noted that the training aimed to empower the commune's leaders to understand their roles in citizen monitoring. The program covered six modules, including patriotism, citizenship, presidential initiatives, associative leadership, the manifesto of the Revolution, and RPP values.

Participants were urged to preserve and disseminate the training's benefits to other leaders. On behalf of the participants, Ilyassé Ouédraogo expressed gratitude for the initiative and committed to applying the acquired knowledge to support the revolution led by President Captain Ibrahim Traoré.