Ouagadougou:The President of Faso, Comrade Captain Ibrahim Traor, held a meeting with Regional Governors and sports officials to guide the organization of the Sovereignty League. This initiative aims to rebuild Burkina Faso's sports sector and ensure a widespread distribution of sporting opportunities across the national territory.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the meeting included the Minister of Sports, Youth and Employment, Comrade Annick Lydie Djouma Pikbougoum/Zingu Ouattara, and other key officials. The President emphasized the importance of regional involvement to create a distinct identity for Burkinabè sports, which is crucial for supporting athletes and teams.

The Sovereignty League promises to create nearly 1,000 jobs, with each selected athlete receiving a minimum salary of 200,000 CFA francs per month. Comrade Captain Ibrahim Traor also called for a "voluntary but mandatory" contribution from the private sector to support the league.

The initiative seeks to provide a platform for youth engagement in sports and address issues like drug and alcohol abuse. Captain Ibrahim Traor underscored the need for healthy and aware youth to build a strong nation, leveraging sports as a tool for health and development.