Ouagadougou: Those called up for the mandatory Patriotic Immersion (IPO), session 2026, carried out a half-day of community work at the Faso-Mbo site in the Sangui province. This activity provided young people the opportunity to apply the values of civic-mindedness, patriotism, and responsibility instilled during their immersion stay, which is nearing its conclusion.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the conscripts, accompanied by their supervisors, actively participated in various tasks at the Faso-Mbo Sangui site. The program involved moving and laying paving stones, as well as cleaning the site. Rasmata GrSce Guingan, the provincial director of Secondary Education and Vocational and Technical Training for Sangui, emphasized that this participation demonstrates a commitment to making young people active contributors to national development.
“They are conscripts, they must also contribute to the building of the nation,” Guingan stated, highlighting that the presence of young people at the Faso-Mbo site aligns with efforts to engage conscripts in concrete development initiatives.
The provincial official expressed satisfaction with the enthusiasm shown by the young participants. For her, the IPO (Integrated Program for Rural Development) extends beyond theoretical instruction. Reforestation activities, daily maintenance of living spaces, and involvement in the Faso-Mbo project offer opportunities to nurture a sense of duty and responsibility among the youth.
Police Adjutant Hermann Bado, deputy coordinator of Faso-Mbo Sangui, commended the conscripts’ mobilization. He expressed honor and pride in welcoming them to the construction site and thanked them for their dynamic contribution. Bado also extended an invitation to other students currently on vacation to contribute to the Faso-Mbo project.
Bama Lon Junior, a conscript in the 2026 IPO session, echoed the sentiment of his comrade Captain Ibrahim Traor, emphasizing that the development of Burkina Faso must be driven by its youth. “No one else will come to develop our nation,” he stated, referencing the various activities the conscripts have participated in, including reforestation and improving their living environment.
Initially perceiving the immersion program as a constraint, the young recruit now recognizes the lessons learned and practical activities as vital components of the initiative’s vision. He considers himself a “new Burkinab,” ready to serve his country.
As the school year approaches, Bama Lon Junior encourages his classmates to engage in cleaning their schools and organize participation in the Faso-Mbo cleanup project. He believes that every effort contributes to building a cleaner and more prosperous Burkina Faso.