Tougan:The Secretary General of Sourou province, Wendyam Martial Ouédraogo, has called on the local population to bolster their commitment alongside the administration to position Sourou as a focal point of development. This appeal was made during the monthly flag-raising ceremony held at the National Electricity Company of Burkina Faso (SONABEL) in Tougan.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the ceremony was attended by prominent figures from the province, including members of the Defense and Security Forces (FDS). Representing the High Commissioner, Désiré Badolo, Ouédraogo emphasized the need for collective mobilization to advance the province's development dynamics.

Ouédraogo highlighted the recent appointment of Kouilga Albert Zongo as governor of the region, describing it as a pivotal moment for the operationalization of the Sourou region. He urged the public to work closely with the administration to achieve development goals and commended various provincial actors, including the Defense and Security Forces and teachers, for their resilience and contributions.

Furthermore, Ouédraogo acknowledged the population's active participation during the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation (JEPPC) and their support for the provincial mobilization committee's initiative with the Faso Mêbo Agency. He encouraged continued mobilization to facilitate the commencement of Faso Mêbo projects in Sourou.

Edmond N'do, head of the SONABEL secondary agency in Tougan, lauded the community's resilience in coping with electricity supply challenges caused by sabotage from armed terrorist groups. He expressed gratitude for their patience and hinted at potential solutions on the horizon, though details were not disclosed.