Fada N'Gourma:More than 600 trainees have started their academic year at the Regional Institute of Administration (IRA) of Goulmou in Fada N'Gourma. The opening ceremony for the 2026-2028 class was presided over by Siaka Ouattara, the Secretary General of the Goulmou region. The trainees are divided into five sections of public administration and four sections of territorial administration.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Siaka Ouattara emphasized the importance of aligning the training of future administrators with the framework of the Popular Progressive Revolution, focusing on national sovereignty, integrity, discipline, and achieving tangible results for the benefit of the people.

Ouattara also encouraged the trainees to embrace innovation by digitalizing services, simplifying procedures, and improving user reception. He urged second-year students, who are set to begin a four-month practical placement, to exhibit responsibility, and advised first-year students to maintain diligence and perseverance. He praised the teaching staff and management for their supervision quality.

B. Franck Rodrigues Sawadogo, the regional director of the IRA of Goulmou, highlighted the significance of solidarity, stating it is a fundamental pillar of the institute. He noted that second-year trainees spent eight days introducing their juniors to the IRA's fundamental principles. Sawadogo also acknowledged the presence of widows and orphans of fallen fighters, urging them to serve as symbols of resistance.

The academic year, themed "Creativity and Innovation," calls on future managers to modernize public administration and support regional development. Sawadogo stressed the importance of adhering to established rules, respecting teachers, the administration, and fellow trainees.