Bobo-Dioulasso:The National Coordination of Citizen Watch Associations of Houet (CNAVC-Houet) organized an event on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Eben-Ezer private high school to promote values of patriotism, civic duty, and local product consumption. This occasion marked the closing of the second phase of the 3rd edition of the Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation (JEPPC) with a flag-raising ceremony.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Dominique Mavoungou, headmaster of Eben-Ezer private high school, emphasized the importance of imparting patriotic values to younger generations. He noted that the ceremony was memorable for being the first time traditional leaders and authorities gathered for this purpose, sending a strong message to the youth as future leaders.

Comrade Mavoungou encouraged young people to adopt the patriotic values associated with the People's Progressive Revolution. He highlighted the need for youth involvement in this new patriotic movement emerging in Burkina Faso, stating that these values are now being instilled in children.

Omar Traoré, representing the President of Burkina Faso to the Guiriko region, discussed the message from Comrade Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the leader of the Popular Progressive Revolution, with students and staff. He underscored the slogan of the JEPPC's current phase "All for products made in Burkina Faso. Let's make our purchases an act of sovereignty," emphasizing the importance of local production, processing, and consumption.

The project manager expressed satisfaction with the engagement of students and educators with the messages presented. He hoped these discussions would enhance national sovereignty and dignity. The event concluded with a commitment from students and educators to uphold civic responsibility and patriotism daily.