Kourweogo: The Secretary General of Kourweogo Province, Harouna Kombassere, presided over the closing ceremony of the first session of civic and patriotic education for middle school students in the commune in Bousse. The ceremony was attended by members of the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and teachers.

According to Burkina Information Agency, after six weeks of activities, the first session of civic and patriotic guidance concluded for students in the intermediate classes of high schools and colleges in the municipality of Bousse. The ceremony featured demonstrations of close-order command and a parade performed by the submerged personnel.

Police captain Kobie Tagnan, the session coordinator, stated that 1,895 people participated in the activities in the commune of Bousse. The session was divided into two simultaneous phases: a theoretical phase focusing on the concepts of homeland, patriotism, civic duty, and living together, delivered by the teaching staff, and a practical phase on military discipline, delivered by the FDS.

Djelika Ouedraogo from the 1st D class at Dimdolobsom High School expressed that the training provided valuable lessons which students are committed to applying in their daily lives. They learned the importance of courage, endurance, tolerance, respect for state symbols, and commitment to the nation.

Abdoulaye Sawadogo, the provincial director in charge of secondary education and vocational training, explained that the activity is part of a presidential initiative to strengthen order and discipline, cultivate solidarity, and love of country at the grassroots level. He mentioned that 71 monitors from the security forces and 65 teachers supervised 6,070 students across the province.

Harouna Kombassere commended the supervisors for their efforts and encouraged the youth to observe discipline and be Burkinabes aware of their civic duties and proud of their identity.