Bobo-Dioulasso:The Minister of Secondary Education, Vocational and Technical Training, Moumouni Zoungrana, has encouraged Burkinabe nationals, who were expelled from gold mining sites in Guinea, to take advantage of the training and apprenticeship opportunities available in Burkina Faso. The minister's remarks were made on Friday evening, addressing the returnees in Bobo-Dioulasso.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Minister Zoungrana reassured the returnees, emphasizing that their experience in Guinea should not lead to discouragement. He highlighted agriculture, livestock farming, and welding as viable areas for skill development and future growth. His address was part of a broader message urging the returnees to focus on work and education, aligning with the values of the popular progressive revolution.

The Minister of Family and Solidarity, Lieutenant-Colonel Passowendé Pélagie Kaboré, expressed gratitude towards Malian authorities for their assistance in the repatriation process. She announced the formation of donation reception committees to ensure the transparent collection and use of contributions meant to aid the returnees.

In addition, it was revealed that 199 buses, organized into five convoys, are currently traveling between Ouagadougou and Bamako to facilitate the return of more Guineans. The minister praised the efforts of transport operators and the local community in supporting the repatriation of those expelled from the mining sites.