Kaya: The National Service for Development (SND) has initiated a training session for young individuals from the Koulse region in Kaya, aimed at preparing them for the upcoming third edition of the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation (JEPPC), which is scheduled to take place from March 26 to April 9, 2026.
According to Burkina Information Agency, this initiative by SND is a part of the implementation of the National Patriotic Program (SNP), designed to instill civic duty and patriotism among the youth of Burkina Faso. The Secretary General of the SND, Inoussa Ouedraogo, emphasized that this activity aligns with the institution's mission to coordinate and guide actions of patriotic engagement. He highlighted the importance of civic-mindedness and patriotism as fundamental values for the development of Burkina Faso, stating, "No development is possible without order and discipline."
The training is scheduled from March 23 to 27, 2026, and encompasses various modules on the Popular and Patriotic Revolution (RPP), civic-mindedness, patriotism, presidential initiatives, and the socio-professional integration of young people. Technical advisor Rasmane Niki¨ma, representing the governor of the Koulse region, praised the session as "a strong signal of the will of the highest authorities to promote patriotism." He encouraged participants to embrace the lessons imparted to better support development initiatives by the authorities, describing the training as a valuable opportunity to enhance civic awareness and affirm their commitment to national service.
The organizers of the event stated that the training, held in anticipation of the JEPPC, is designed to prepare young people with essential skills and knowledge for active participation in national development through responsible and civic engagement. Established in 2023, the National Days of Patriotic Engagement and Citizen Participation serve as a platform for communal mobilization around republican values and endogenous development. The third edition of the JEPPC, themed "Let's produce Burkinabe, let's consume Burkinabe: our plate, our pride," aims to promote local products as a means of achieving economic sovereignty.