Toma:The High Commissioner of Nayala Province, Honoré Frédéric Paré, has called on rural stakeholders to bolster their resilience amidst agricultural challenges and to consolidate efforts towards Burkina Faso's food sovereignty. Paré made this appeal during the official raising of the national flag at the Provincial Directorate of Water, Agriculture, Animal and Fisheries Resources (DPERAH) in Toma.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the ceremony took place on Monday, November 2, 2026, gathering representatives from various institutions, agricultural Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP), and provincial directorate staff. The High Commissioner emphasized that the government initiative aimed to foster patriotism, discipline, solidarity, and a sense of duty. He commended the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and the VDP for their dedication to protecting the population and the national territory.

In his address to the DPERAH staff, High Commissioner Paré praised their contributions to rural development and urged continued professionalism, availability, and dedication. He encouraged producers to quickly evaluate the challenges they face, particularly the rainfall deficit, and to enhance collective agricultural efforts.

Provincial Director Aristide Zonou highlighted the significance of collective work in improving agricultural outcomes. He noted that the country's performance, despite seasonal challenges, reflects its capacity to advance towards food sovereignty. The event concluded with discussions involving various institutional representatives, focusing on maintaining patriotic mobilization and development within Nayala's public services.