Bougouriba:The educational community of Niceo High School organized a comprehensive cleanup session on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The event, aimed at improving the learning and working environment, was part of the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation (JEPPC).

According to Burkina Information Agency, the participants, including teachers, administrative staff, and students, used tools such as machetes, rakes, hoes, and pickaxes to clear tall grass within the school premises, surrounding sports fields, and along the national road connecting Diébougou to Bobo-Dioulasso.

The cleanup not only focused on sanitation but also aimed to enhance access to the high school and improve traffic conditions around the area. This effort was aligned with the goals of JEPPC, which promotes patriotic engagement and civic participation by encouraging concrete actions that benefit the community.

Kibsa Yao, the principal of Niceo High School, commended the teaching and administrative staff for their dedication to the event's success. He encouraged students to continue their commitment to both academic and extracurricular activities, stressing the significance of everyone’s involvement in school life.