Ouagadougou:The 3rd edition of the National Days of Patriotic Engagement and Citizen Participation (JEPPC) concluded with significant achievements, recording at least 300 activities, involving 700 exhibitors, and attracting nearly 200,000 visitors to the government exhibition.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the government exhibition, held from October 2nd to 9th at the Ouagadougou International Arts and Crafts Fair (SIAO), was a major innovation of this edition. It featured 28 institutional stands run by 19 ministerial departments, specific entities, and the Permanent Secretariat of NGOs (SPONG).

The event also included a Village of national foods and products, hosting more than 140 exhibition stands. The Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Keeper of the Seals, Mr. Edasso Rodrigue Bayala, emphasized that the activities promoted local products, artisanal know-how, and national consumption habits, stating, "Every purchase is more than a transaction it's a signal sent to our economy."

Representing the Prime Minister, Major General Clestin Simpor, Minister of State for War, commended the mobilization of participants and honored the Defense and Security Forces and the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) for their sacrifices. He expressed the need to consolidate the gains and strengthen civic education to make economic patriotism a permanent commitment to the service of a sovereign and prosperous Burkina Faso.