Kongoussi:The Minister of Secondary Education and Vocational and Technical Training, Professor Moumouni Zoungrana, has called upon the residents of Bam province to back the Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP) initiated by President Captain Ibrahim Traoré. Speaking at a provincial public conference in Kongoussi, Zoungrana emphasized the importance of translating patriotic commitment into tangible actions for the nation's development.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the conference, which focused on civic duty, citizenship, patriotic commitment, peace culture, and the RPP's ideals, was organized by the National Bureau of Major Projects of Burkina Faso (BNGP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice.
During the event, the High Commissioner of Bam Province, Karim Ouédraogo, delivered a message from the President, which commended the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) for their efforts in securing the nation. President Traoré also acknowledged the people's dedication to initiatives like Faso Mêbo and other patriotic and development actions, viewing them as evidence of the RPP's ideal adoption.
The gathering included various societal segments such as administrative, customary and religious leaders, youth, women, traders, students, and members of citizen watch committees. The discussions aimed to enhance participants' understanding of their rights and duties, the accomplishments under the RPP over the past four years, and their role in fostering peace and social cohesion.
Issa Lagavaré, representing the Presidency of Faso for the Kuilsé region, lauded the Bam residents for their engagement with the conference topics. Additionally, Zakaria Bayoulou, the regional director of Human Rights and Civic Promotion, stressed that national development hinges on civic-minded, patriotic citizens.
The conference culminated in the signing of a citizens' pact by the province's key stakeholders. These provincial conferences are organized by the Ministry of Justice, in cooperation with the IPDC, and financially supported by the BNGP.
Source Burkina Information Agency