Tenkodogo:The governor of the Nakamb region, Yiy Abraham Somdo, presided over the launch of the second phase of the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation (JNEPPPC) in Tenkodogo, which also marked the celebration of World Teachers' Day.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the event began with a broadcast of a message from the President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traor. The president's message, themed "Let's produce Burkinab, let's consume Burkinab" and under the slogan "All for Made in Burkina," called on the people of Burkina Faso to prioritize national products to reinforce their economic sovereignty.
President Traor highlighted the importance of production, processing, and consumption in achieving economic sovereignty. He encouraged producers, women, artisans, traders, industrialists, and consumers to engage actively in this economic value chain. He also urged the public to choose local products in various settings such as markets, households, ceremonies, and administrative functions, emphasizing the need for processing national raw materials to generate employment and wealth.
Governor Somdo urged participants to internalize the presidential message and manifest patriotism through daily actions. He emphasized the significance of transforming the call into tangible actions within the community.
The regional director of Secondary Education and Vocational and Technical Training of Nakamb, Nachor Sorgho, reported on the start of the 2026-2027 school year. The region includes 304 schools, consisting of 204 public and 100 private institutions, with a provisional enrollment of 60,970 students, among them 36,087 girls and 24,883 boys, including 2,054 internally displaced students. The educational staff comprises 3,257 employees, with 2,644 men and 613 women.
Mr. Sorgho also outlined ongoing educational reforms, such as developing technical education and vocational training, strengthening scientific and technological education, and decolonizing knowledge. New technical series in electrotechnics, electronics, and civil engineering have been introduced or are planned in several regional establishments.
This dual celebration aimed to reinforce the educational community's and regional stakeholders' responsibility in fostering civic engagement, patriotic commitment, and the consumption of national products.