Ouagadougou:The 78 trainees of the 38th class of the Institute of Information and Communication Sciences and Techniques (ISTIC), named "Dimaaku," meaning "integrity" in Fulfulde, were called on Tuesday by Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean-Emmanuel Ouédraogo to make fact-checking, the search for truth, and integrity the pillars of their professional commitment, in a context marked by the challenges of information warfare in Burkina Faso.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the graduation ceremony, held under the theme "Inform to liberate and communicate to build," was presided over by the Prime Minister, who invited the new professionals to prioritize the fight against disinformation and the search for truth in their careers.
Faced with security challenges and Burkina Faso's quest for sovereignty, the head of government urged the graduates to cultivate doubt, systematically verify facts, and faithfully transmit information to enlighten consciences and strengthen public confidence. He emphasized the role of these graduates as "intrepid fighters in an insidious war" that will determine peace, justice, responsible development, and societal well-being.
The Director General of ISTIC, Dr. Alizèta Ouoba, praised the culmination of the graduates' learning, discipline, and perseverance, reiterating the Institute's mission to train competent professionals for the information and communication sectors.
The "Dimaaku" class comprises three levels of training Level C with one communication specialist; Level B with 45 trainees, including 20 journalism assistants, 22 communication assistants, and three senior technicians; and Level A with 32 trainees, including eight journalists, 19 communication consultants, and five technology engineers.
For the class's general delegate, Issaka Konaté, this graduation marks the beginning of a professional commitment to serve the nation, aiming to tell the story of the bravery and richness of Burkina Faso's people and cultures. The "Dimaaku" class intends to place their careers under the banner of integrity and national development.