Kaya:The President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traor, emphasized the need for responsibility and discipline among education stakeholders, stating that unethical practices will no longer be tolerated in Burkinabe schools. His message was delivered by Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Oudraogo during the launch of the NEKRE Pact, aimed at reforming the Burkinabe school system.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the NEKRE Pact outlines responsibilities for the State, teachers, families, learners, and stakeholders, with a focus on child success and educational transformation. The President urged rigorous management, transparency, and accountability from the State, stressing that authority requires competence, integrity, and exemplary conduct.

Teachers, as key figures in learning success, are urged to demonstrate diligence, punctuality, and professionalism. Traor emphasized the importance of teachers as societal role models and reiterated the Nation's support for them. Families are reminded of their crucial role in a child's education, with discipline and respect beginning at home.

Addressing students, Traor highlighted education as a right and responsibility, advocating for effort, discipline, and responsibility. He announced a zero-tolerance policy toward behaviors undermining educational integrity and warned against violence towards teachers.

The presidential message called for an end to mediocrity, laxity, and compromise in the education system. Following the message, representatives from different educational sectors committed to the NEKRE Pact, and regional governors received copies to encourage national adoption. Traor concluded by urging collective commitment to prioritize the nation's future.