Pissila:The Chief of the canton of Pissila, Naaba Saaga, has been officially installed in his royal palace following the "Naab Zak-Keere" ceremony held on Saturday. The event was attended by customary chiefs, administrative authorities, and a large crowd.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the "Naab Zak-Keere" is the final stage in the traditional process that follows the enthronement of a chief. As part of this process, Naaba Saaga performed several traditional rites, including an initiation tour of villages in Greater Pissila and Pissila.

The Baloum Naaba highlighted the significance of the day for the canton as Naaba Saaga completed all the required traditional rites and was officially installed. Naaba Saaga expressed his gratitude to the Dima of Boussouma for his enthronement and thanked the President of Faso for supporting the customary chieftaincy. He also acknowledged the efforts of the Defense and Security Forces and the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland.

Naaba Saaga emphasized a message of unity, solidarity, peace, and social cohesion, hoping for the country's return to peace with the blessings of God and their ancestors. The ceremony featured customary greetings, traditional artist performances, and cultural events.

Naaba Saaga, who was enthroned on June 27, 2026, by His Majesty Dima Sigri of Boussouma, was born in 1953 in Pissila. He is the 13th Chief of the canton, succeeding Naaba Sanem II, who reigned from 2003 to 2022.