Pô:The Governor of the Nazinon region, Massalado Yvette Nacoulma/Sanou, presided over a ceremony on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Némaro Square in Pô, commemorating the contributions of Captain Isidore Thomas Sankara. The event, organized by the regional coordination of the International Thomas Sankara Memorial Committee, aimed to honor the father of the Revolution.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the ceremony was themed "From memory to commitment transmitting the legacy of Thomas Sankara and strengthening the civic engagement of youth." This tribute to Captain Thomas Sankara and his twelve companions took place in Pô, a city deeply intertwined with the Democratic and Popular Revolution's key historical moments.

Ilassa Dianda, President of the special delegation of the commune of Pô, highlighted the historical and patriotic importance of the event taking place in such an emblematic city. Asselira Bantira, the regional coordinator of the CIMTS of Nazinon, emphasized that the memory of Thomas Sankara should serve as a moral and political guide for action rather than just a nostalgic remembrance.

The Regional Coordinator encouraged the youth to adopt the values of integrity, sovereignty, and hard work that Thomas Sankara championed. Testimonies from former Committees for the Defense of the Revolution members and Sankara's friends, such as Apekira Gomgnimbou and Zangré Naaba, provided moving accounts and anecdotes from their activism alongside the Captain, inspiring the young attendees.

Governor Massalado Yvette Nacoulma/Sanou reaffirmed the State's commitment to preserving national historical memory. She praised the strong turnout from the people of Nahouri and urged citizens to embody the Sankarist legacy in daily efforts toward national reconstruction and homeland defense.