Dibougou:The High Commission of Bougouriba in Dibougou hosted a significant event on Monday, October 5, 2026, focusing on the promotion of local products. This event marked the launch of the second phase of the third edition of the National Days of Patriotic Engagement and Citizen Participation (JEPPC).

According to Burkina Information Agency, the event was attended by High Commissioner Amidou Konat, along with provincial officials, civil society representatives, and community leaders. The ceremony featured a solemn raising of the national colors, accompanied by the singing of the Burkinabè national anthem, Ditany. High Commissioner Konat read a message from President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, emphasizing the importance of supporting local production and consumption as a means of reinforcing national sovereignty.

The motto for this phase of the JEPPC, "All for Made in Burkina: let's make every purchase an act of sovereignty," emphasizes producing, processing, and consuming locally. President Traoré urged citizens to actively participate in this initiative to bolster Burkina Faso's economic sovereignty.

Participants like Abibata Traor highlighted the role of consumers in implementing this policy, noting that daily purchasing habits should favor locally produced goods. Romaric Pal, provincial coordinator of Citizen Watch in Bougouriba, stressed the need for his organization to set an example by promoting local consumption and awareness.

The ceremony also included information on the anti-larvae campaign and the upcoming closure of share subscriptions for the Agency for the Promotion of Community Entrepreneurship (APEC) on October 31, 2026. The event concluded with a strong commitment from participants to support local products and citizen engagement.