Bobo-Dioulasso:The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has called on Burkinabe citizens to engage more actively in producing, processing, and consuming local goods. His message was delivered during the 3rd National Days of Patriotic Engagement and Civic Participation at a regional flag-raising ceremony in Bobo-Dioulasso.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the event coincided with the 2nd phase of the 3rd edition of the National Days of Patriotic Engagement and Citizen Participation, themed "All for Made in Burkina: Let's make every purchase an act of sovereignty." The ceremony featured the presence of the Minister of National Construction, Mikaïlou Sidibe, and the Governor of the Guiriko region, Mariama Konate/Gnanou, who conveyed the President's message.

In his address, President Traore emphasized the necessity of a self-sustaining economy, urging citizens to strengthen the chain of production, processing, and consumption. He warned that reliance on foreign goods could undermine national sovereignty, stating, "Whoever feeds you ultimately dictates their will."

The President specifically appealed to Burkinabe farmers, women-producers, and artisans to play crucial roles in this campaign. Farmers were encouraged to be "the primary champions of our sovereignty," while women-producers were praised for their creativity in crafting local goods such as soumbala and shea butter. Artisans and traders were urged to support national production over foreign dependence.

Foresters were encouraged to plant trees as a revolutionary act, and processors were urged to enhance processing capacities, promoting the 'Made in Burkina' label. President Traore also called on all Burkinabe to demonstrate patriotism through everyday actions, encouraging the youth and diaspora to act as ambassadors for local products.