Toma:Nearly three hectares of brush were cleared at the Basnr cemetery on the outskirts of Toma, along the road to Gassan, as part of the third edition of the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation (JEPPC). This effort was organized by the Provincial Coordination of Citizen Watch Associations of Nayala (CPAVC/Nayala) and the Toma town hall.

According to Burkina Information Agency, volunteers armed with machetes, picks, and axes began the clearing operations at 6 a.m. and completed the task within three hours, significantly improving the accessibility of the area.

The event saw participation from local leaders, including the High Commissioner of Nayala, Honor Frdric Par, the President of the Special Delegation of the Commune, Zakaria Sawadogo, the Member of Parliament to the People's Legislative Assembly, Boro Mathieu, and the Imam of the Grand Mosque of Toma, Lassina Par. They joined the community in this collective effort.

High Commissioner Honor Frdric Par commended the dedication of all involved, highlighting the importance of collaboration between local authorities, citizen organizations, and the community in promoting actions of common interest.

Par Yaya, president of CPAVC/Nayala, expressed gratitude towards the town hall for its support and emphasized the role of public health as a fundamental right and duty of citizens. He encouraged the local population to maintain sanitation efforts, such as clearing gutters, to prevent disease and protect public health, and to support local products.

Imam Lassina Par appreciated the volunteers' efforts in maintaining the cemetery and reminded the community of their shared responsibility in keeping the area clean. He concluded with prayers for the participants.

The CPAVC/Nayala and the Toma town hall have announced the continuation of JNEPPC activities, which include cleaning gutters, an exhibition of local products, and a popular race followed by an awareness session on helmet safety.