Accra:Boulgou The Zoaga Public Primary School recently marked the 2nd edition of the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation (JEPPC) by focusing on local consumption and sanitation efforts.

According to Burkina Information Agency, students and teachers showcased dishes made from local produce such as corn and gnon, aiming to encourage local eating habits. The school's director, Venence Pascal To, emphasized the importance of this initiative in fostering economic patriotism among students. He urged the school community to support local producers by prioritizing "Made in Burkina" products in their daily consumption.

In addition to promoting local consumption, the event featured a cleanup operation on the school grounds. Students and staff participated in tidying up classrooms and the playground, using brooms and rakes to ensure a clean environment. This activity was part of the school's efforts to promote hygiene and maintain the school surroundings.

The Zoaga Public Primary School aims to blend civic education and responsibility with the promotion of local products to nurture responsible citizens who uphold patriotic values. Zoaga is a rural commune in Boulgou province, situated about ten kilometers from the Ghanaian border.