Banfora:The second phase of the third edition of the National Days of Patriotic Engagement and Civic Participation (JEPPC) was launched with a ceremony in Banfora on October 5, 2026. The event, presided over by the Governor of the Tannounyan region, Patrice Yy, featured the raising of the national flag and is set to include fifteen days of activities under the theme "Let's produce Burkinabe, let's consume Burkinabe!"
According to Burkina Information Agency, the ceremony included the reading of a message from the President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traor, delivered by Governor Patrice Yy. The President urged the Burkinabe people to enhance efforts in promoting and consuming national products, emphasizing the new slogan "All for Made in Burkina let's make every purchase an act of sovereignty."
President Traor encouraged citizens to prioritize local products when available, mentioning items such as rice, oil, sugar, tomatoes, soumbala, and cereals, along with traditional fabrics like Faso Dan Fani and kôkô donda for clothing. He also highlighted the importance of local processing of cotton, shea butter, sesame, mangoes, hides and skins, and livestock to foster value creation and job opportunities within Burkina Faso.
The President emphasized that choosing domestically produced goods is an act of pride and sovereignty, urging consumers to consider product origins ahead of prices. He advocated for the integration of buying local into everyday practices, especially in markets, homes, ceremonies, government offices, and schools.
In the Tannounyan region, this phase of the JEPPC is designed to enhance patriotic commitment and citizen participation. Contributions like 433,000 FCFA from Djôrô region residents and five tons of cement along with 50,000 FCFA from the Association for Cultural and Civic Awakening of Niangoloko support Faso Mêbo.
These efforts aim to deepen citizens' commitment to local consumption and national production, thereby contributing to Burkina Faso's economic sovereignty and collective development.