Bittou:The President of the special delegation of Bittou, Mohamed Lamine Diabate, has called on residents, particularly students, to prioritize the consumption of local products and adhere to the mandatory helmet-wearing regulations during the second phase of the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the ceremony took place at Bittou departmental high school during the monthly raising of the national colors, scheduled for the first Monday of each month. The event was attended by administrative authorities, students, teaching staff, traditional leaders, civil society, and Defense and Security Forces.

Participants assembled at 6:45 a.m. around the national flag, a representation of national unity, and sang the national anthem. Diabate emphasized Bittou's commitment to the JNEPPC and encouraged responsible, civic-minded behavior.

He urged residents to support local producers by purchasing local goods and highlighted the importance of helmet use, which became mandatory on September 1, 2026. Diabate also advised students to maintain the rehabilitated school facilities to ensure the longevity of investments in education.

The municipal leader concluded by calling for unity under the national flag and praised the community's civic engagement and participation.