Dédougou:The Regional Directorate of Secondary Education and Vocational and Technical Training of Bankui organized a public conference focusing on civic responsibility and patriotism within schools. The event, held in Dédougou on Friday, October 23, 2026, aimed to mobilize educational stakeholders around the ideals of the Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP) and to reform the Burkinabe school system.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the conference was themed "School and Popular Progressive Revolution (PPR) Civic-mindedness and Patriotism, Foundations of the Training of the Engaged Citizen for the New Burkina Faso." It was attended by the Minister in charge of secondary education, Professor Moumouni Zoungrana, and chaired by the Governor of the Bankui region, Babo Pierre Bassinga.

Minister Zoungrana emphasized the importance of the initiative in helping students, teachers, and parents understand the ideals of the RPP and the Nékré Pact, which are crucial for supporting ongoing educational reforms. He advocated for schools to serve as a community focal point, fostering sovereignty, development, and the formation of committed, operational citizens.

Speakers at the conference, including Hilaire Sanon and San Lamoussa Coulibaly, highlighted the significance of civic-mindedness and patriotism in schools, stressing the importance of respecting rules, national symbols, and school property while rejecting negative behaviors such as cheating and violence.

The event concluded with positive feedback from participants, including teacher Ouédraogo Hassane and student Marie Louise Mien, who both recognized the importance of incorporating civic and patriotic values in school practices. Copies of the RPP Manifesto were distributed to Provincial Directors to further this educational mission.