Nando: The 'My CNIB, My Right' operation is set to launch a major initiative from October 1 to 31, 2025, aimed at providing the Burkinabe National Identity Card (CNIB) to rural populations in the Nando region. This initiative is crucial for enabling these communities to obtain this essential civic document.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the special operation seeks to improve access to the CNIB for residents of the Nando region, which encompasses four provinces and the neighboring province of Kourweogo. The campaign's focus is on reaching the most isolated citizens, who often face challenges due to the distance from collection centers and limited resources.

The absence of a CNIB is a significant barrier to citizen participation and exercising civil rights. Many inhabitants of remote areas struggle to secure this vital document, which is necessary for accessing administrative services and engaging in economic and social activities, stated Oumarou Sawadogo, head of the National Identification Office (ONI) in Koudougou.

The campaign aims to eliminate geographical and socio-economic barriers by bringing data collection services directly to these communities. Its approach emphasizes proximity and inclusion, with plans to identify at least three villages per remote commune. Civil society organizations and local associations will be mobilized to educate communities about the importance of possessing an identity document. Strategic partnerships with municipal delegations and other public institutions will be formed to ensure efficient data collection processes.

This initiative not only seeks to empower and socially include people living in rural areas but also aims to enhance security through accurate population identification. The "My CNIB, My Right" operation aspires to be a model of fairness and public service, ensuring that every Burkinabe, regardless of location, can access their fundamental rights.

To obtain the CNIB, individuals must be at least 15 years old and present their birth certificate along with a fee of 2500 F.