Kaya:The President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traor, has called for a comprehensive reform of the Burkinabe school system, highlighting the need for intellectual sovereignty, discipline, responsibility, and excellence. This announcement was made during the official launch of the NEKRE Pact in Kaya.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the message delivered by the Prime Minister, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Oudraogo, emphasized education's role in sovereignty and national rebirth. President Traor described the NEKRE Pact as a 'sacred contract' among the State, educators, families, learners, traditional and religious authorities, communities, and local governments. He stressed the importance of schools in cultivating responsible, ethical, disciplined, and patriotic citizens.

The reform is guided by seven "operational orders," which include preventing educational loss, ensuring decent learning conditions, integrating indigenous knowledge, prioritizing teachers, and utilizing science and technology for sovereignty. President Traor also declared zero tolerance for unethical practices within the education system.

Teachers were acknowledged as critical contributors to the nation's development, and President Traor reassured them of national support. He also urged students to prioritize order and discipline and called on parents and communities to focus on the nation's future.

The selection of Kaya for launching the NEKRE Pact symbolizes the resilience of the Burkinab people and the commitment to using reclaimed territories for national rebirth. Following the presidential message, stakeholders expressed their dedication to the NEKRE Pact, which was distributed to regional governors to facilitate its nationwide implementation.