Kadiogo: Former students of the Lasallian private modern college in Toussiana, located in the Houet province of the Hauts-Bassins region, have donated 10.7 tons of cement to the Faso Mebo initiative, a presidential program focused on the beautification and development of cities across Burkina Faso. This gesture was made by several graduating classes from the college, which is managed by the Brothers of the Christian Schools in Toussiana.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the spokesperson for the alumni group, Dr. Yelmani Clotaire Hien, stated that this donation is a testament to their dedication to supporting an initiative they regard as significant.
Dr. Hien emphasized the values instilled in them by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, such as fraternity, solidarity, mutual aid, and collective effort for national development. He urged all Burkinabe citizens to back Faso Mebo, asserting that the responsibility of developing Burkina Faso lies with its people.
Following the donation, the alumni actively participated in support work alongside the Faso Mebo teams, including activities like collecting paving stones. The donors expressed that national construction is a collective duty, and their contribution aligns with a spirit of patriotism and solidarity.