Koupéla:The High Commissioner of Kourittenga province, Moctar Ilboudo, led a significant provincial public conference in Koupéla focused on citizenship, civic duty, and patriotic commitment. The event, held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, was attended by national sponsor Lieutenant-Colonel Lassané Porgo, along with administrative, customary, and religious authorities, as well as local residents, all gathered around the ideals of the Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP).

According to Burkina Information Agency, the conference was initiated by the Ministry of Justice and the National Bureau of Major Projects with the aim of strengthening citizen awareness for the reconquest of territory and the refounding of the State. Moctar Ilboudo conveyed a message from the President of Faso, Comrade Captain Ibrahim Traoré, during the event.

The meeting culminated in the signing of a citizens' pact by key stakeholders of the province. This pact emphasizes commitments such as respecting national laws, institutions, and symbols, protecting public property and the environment, promoting peace, dialogue, and social cohesion, and rejecting corruption, incivility, and violence. It also encourages support for local initiatives and solidarity with vulnerable people, while promoting duty and civic engagement to future generations.

Moctar Ilboudo highlighted the pivotal role of youth in the rebuilding process, urging them to embody discipline, courage, and integrity. He also recognized the irreplaceable role of women in the civic education of children and reiterated the government's confidence in traditional and religious authorities for maintaining peace and unity.

Benjamin Sow, Director General of Citizenship and Peace Promotion, relayed a message from the Minister of Justice, encouraging citizens to uphold the values of integrity and hard work. The conference concluded with the symbolic planting of a guava tree, signifying the creation of a public space dedicated to citizenship and patriotic values within the province.