Nob©r©: The President of the Special Delegation (PDS) of the Nob©r© municipality, Pierre Kafando, presided over the national flag-raising ceremony on Thursday. Marking the launch of the third phase of the National Days of Civic Engagement and Support for the Transition, this event was an opportunity to call upon the residents to demonstrate unwavering patriotism.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the event has become a staple in Nob©r©'s republican calendar. The town hall courtyard was filled with public service employees, representatives of civil society organizations, and traditional authorities from 7:30 am onwards.

The raising of the national flag was the highlight of the morning. It was conducted by Chief Warrant Officer Moussa Gansonr© and his men from the territorial gendarmerie brigade. The national anthem, Ditany¨, resonated through the courtyard, sung by students of the Passintinga primary school in the local Moore language.

Following the ceremony, Pierre Kafando stressed the significance of this third phase of civic engagement. He stated, "This flag that we have just raised is the symbol of our regained dignity and our shared will to build a sovereign Burkina Faso," having read the President of Burkina Faso's speech.

Pierre Kafando passionately urged community leaders and municipal employees to take action. He said, "I urge each of you to play a useful role in our society. We must no longer be mere spectators, but actors in a progressive popular revolution that puts the common good above all else."

Emphasizing the importance of social cohesion, the mayor added, "Be messengers of the will of our highest authorities; in this way, we will put an end to imperialism. It is through unity and active participation that we will meet the challenges facing our community," concluding his speech to applause.

The strong presence of traditional leaders at the ceremony reflected the local authorities' commitment to fostering a spirit of civic responsibility as promoted by the government.