Thyou:The President of the Special Delegation (PDS) of the commune of Thyou, Rateba Dawega, has called on the local population to support local production and engage in patriotic actions. This appeal was made during a flag-raising ceremony held on October 12 to mark the Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation (JEPPC).

According to Burkina Information Agency, the ceremony took place in the courtyard of the new gendarmerie site in Thyou, bringing together government bodies, department heads, and traditional and religious authorities. Rateba Dawega emphasized the need for patriotic commitment and encouraged the adoption of slogans promoting "Made in Burkina" to boost national production and local initiatives.

The event also included the official inauguration of the new gendarmerie brigade premises by the mayor, who sought traditional and religious blessings for the security forces. Traditional and religious leaders welcomed the gendarmes and expressed their commitment to collaborate with security forces for community well-being.

Chief Warrant Officer Ousseni Ouedraogo, the brigade commander of Thyou, thanked the community for its support in developing the new site. The ceremony featured a guided tour and a presentation on the site's progress. Attendees responded to the PDS's call for community project contributions by pledging 65,000 CFA francs and 10 bags of cement.

The PDS closed the event by lauding the community's solidarity and announced an awareness campaign, including flag-raising ceremonies and the distribution of the presidential message in local schools.