Kourweogo: Former students gathered within the "Camarade 96" association of the Napalguschool, in the commune of Niou, organized, on Sunday, August 9, 2026, a day of reunion placed under the sign of solidarity, community commitment and environmental protection.
According to Burkina Information Agency, this meeting, which brought together former classmates around their school, also aimed to strengthen the mobilization of group members in order to contribute more to the activities of the school in Napalgu and neighboring establishments. Placed under the theme "Let's plant usefully," the day was marked in particular by a reforestation operation in several schools, as well as by a meeting for exchanges with the educational community.
Abdoul Karim Zangr, member and advisor of "Camarade 96," highlighted that this initiative provides an opportunity for former students to reconnect and reflect on actions in favor of their former schools. "We, Comrade 96, initiated this outing to hold a general assembly and plant seedlings in the annex schools of Napalgu," he explained.
The reforestation operation, in addition to the Napalguschool, also included the schools in Sagla, Tengsobongo, and RiteguPalogo. Its aim is to contribute to the preservation of vegetation cover and to improve the living and learning environment for students. Beyond its environmental dimension, the activity has helped to strengthen the links between former students and the different generations who attended these establishments.
The initiative has also mobilized students around the need to preserve trees and, more broadly, the school environment. Saniani Nabi, the headmaster of the Napalguschool, stated that the former students' initiative went beyond simply planting the seedlings. Each tree planted was equipped with a protective device to ensure its survival.
'We are committed, together with our students and school partners, to maintaining these plants so that they can grow and contribute sustainably to the beautification of our school and the preservation of our environment,' said Mr. Nabi. He invited parents, teachers, and learners to get involved in monitoring the plants, particularly through watering, protecting, and maintaining them regularly. For the director, planting a tree is certainly a civic act, but its survival and development require a collective commitment and long-term monitoring.
Madi Oudraogo, the president of the RiteguPalogo school, praised the initiative of the former students and urged the educational community to ensure the maintenance of the planted trees, viewing them as a testament of gratitude to the first students who attended the school. "We are grateful that you thought of us," he said.
The reunion day concluded with the presentation of certificates of recognition to several members of "Comrade 96" who distinguished themselves by their selflessness and commitment to the functioning and governance of the group. Through this initiative, former students intend to maintain the links forged on the school benches while contributing to the improvement of the school environment and the preservation of the environment.