Bougouriba: The technical coordinator of the presidential initiative for agricultural production and food self-sufficiency, Inoussa Ou©draogo, conducted a follow-up mission at the rural promotion center in Di©bougou. The mission aimed to monitor the progress of a youth training program in agricultural entrepreneurship, part of a broader initiative to combat hunger in Burkina Faso.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Inoussa Ou©draogo emphasized that the initiative seeks to train 8,000 young agricultural entrepreneurs who will serve as role models within their communities. This effort is intended to transform agricultural practices and attitudes in the country. The initiative aligns with the vision of Captain Ibrahim Traor©, who advocates for greater youth involvement in agriculture and a commitment to achieving food self-sufficiency.

Currently, 100 young individuals are undergoing accelerated training at the Rural Promotion Centre (CPR) in Bapla, Di©bougou. They are among the first batch of 2,000 recruits receiving three months of training across 12 centers starting in March 2025. The visit by Inoussa Ou©draogo involved discussions with the center's director, trainers, and learners to assess the training's progress and reinforce the President of Faso's vision.

Despite challenges, the training leaders and participants remain motivated and resilient. The trainees have successfully assimilated modules on compost making and nursery setup, preparing them for practical application in their communities. The agricultural volunteers for the defense of the homeland (VDP) have expressed the need for timely development of sites where they can implement their knowledge.

Trainees Wendkouni Lafissatou Zongo and Casimir Ou©draogo from Bingo expressed pride in being VDPs for agriculture and gratitude toward President Ibrahim Traor© for the initiative. They are committed to completing their training and supporting the initiative's goals.

Before departing from the Bapla CPR, Inoussa Ou©draogo reiterated the Head of State's vision, urging the trainees to work toward feeding the Burkinabe people and changing perceptions of agriculture. He concluded with a reminder of President Traor©'s advice to avoid laziness, incompetence, and betrayal.