Kampti: The Faso Boulka Citizen Initiative Proceeded, On Saturday, February 7 In Kampti, To Hand Over An Envelope Of 1,200,000 CFA Francs And 2.5 Tons Of Corn To The Defense And Security Forces (FDS) As Well As To The Volunteers For The Defense Of The Homeland (VDP) Of The Commune, On The Occasion Of A Day Of Accountability.
According To Burkina Information Agency, The Ceremony Took Place In The Presence Of Several Administrative, Military, And Paramilitary Authorities. Mr. Massahiba Aime Soulama, Prefect And President Of The Special Delegation Of Kampti, Expressed His Satisfaction With The Initiative, Highlighting The Adherence To The Principles That Founded The Project.
He Emphasized The Joy In Witnessing The Ceremony, Which Demonstrated The Active Solidarity Of The Authorities And The People Of Kampti Towards The Defense Of The National Territory. The Initiative Showed Active Transparency And Accountability From Its Inception.
The Organizers Reported That The Public Mobilization Raised 1,100,000 CFA Francs Through Voluntary Contributions From The Residents Of Kampti, Which Has An Estimated Population Of 179,000 Inhabitants According To The Recent Census. The Kampti Women's Association, Through Its Allah Barika Association, Contributed 100,000 CFA Francs, Bringing The Total To 1,200,000 CFA Francs.
Mr. Amos Peldouonnain Pooda, Representative Of The Initiators Of Faso Boulka, Mentioned That The Idea Began With The Agricultural Ambassadors Of The Commune. He Credited The Successful Agricultural Productions This Year To The Effective Deployment Of The FDS And VDP, Along With Government Support Through The Provision Of Tractors And Access To Agricultural Inputs.
He Explained That The Voluntary Food Drive Aimed To Support Those Ensuring Daily Safety. The Official Handover Also Marked The Beginning Of An Appeal For Other Municipalities To Adopt Similar Initiatives Of Active Solidarity.
Lieutenant Bationo Cedric Ga«l Tewende, Speaking On Behalf Of The Commander Of BIR 15, Praised The Initiative, Recognizing It As A Significant Gesture Of Solidarity, Patriotism, And Confidence From The People Of Kampti Towards The FDS And VDP.
He Emphasized That The Support From The Population Motivates And Encourages The Troops Engaged In The Field, Inspiring Them To Continue Their Mission With Determination. He Expressed Gratitude To The Faso Boulka Initiative And The People Of Kampti, Stressing The Importance Of Cohesion And Unity For The Country's Security And Stability.
In Conclusion, The Faso Boulka Initiative Exemplifies Responsible Citizen Mobilization, Rooted In Accountability, Transparency, And Patriotism, Strengthening The Bond Of Trust Between The People Of Kampti And The Forces Defending The National Territory.