Kokologho:Young people from the commune of Kokologho were trained on leadership and community engagement during a workshop held on November 3 and 4, 2026. The event was initiated by the Service for the Promotion and Professional Integration in collaboration with the Wakatlab association.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the workshop, themed "Leadership and community engagement," saw participation from the Secretary General of the town hall, Saïdou Sougué, who represented the President of the special delegation of the municipality. Comrade Sougué, along with Kalifa Jonathan Zoromé, Local Business Coach of Wakatlab, led the communications during the event.
Participants were introduced to key concepts of leadership and community engagement, with an emphasis on their importance in mobilizing and developing grassroots communities. The training highlighted the essential qualities of a good leader, such as a collaborative spirit and prioritizing the collective interest.
The trainers underscored the significance of voluntary citizen participation in community actions. They presented initiatives like citizen monitoring coordination, agricultural volunteering, the Patriotic Support Fund, and the Faso Mêbo initiative as examples of contributing to development and national solidarity.
As the training concluded, the young attendees were encouraged to foster responsible leadership, prioritize the common interest, and engage actively in initiatives that support local and national development.