Zonse:The president of the special delegation of Zonse, Wendinmi Frederic Ouedraogo, urged residents to prioritize the production and consumption of local products as a means to ensure economic sovereignty. This call was made during the national flag-raising ceremony held at Zonse A public primary school as part of the second phase of the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation (JEPPC) 2026, which is taking place from October 2 to 16.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Mr. Ouedraogo conveyed a message from the President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore, under the theme "Let's produce Burkinabe, let's consume Burkinabe!" President Traore's message encouraged the citizens of Burkina Faso to consider every purchase an act of patriotism by enhancing national production, processing raw materials locally to add value, and prioritizing the purchase of products made within the country.

President Traore also called upon producers, artisans, women, and industrialists to contribute significantly to the development of the national economy. He emphasized that public administrations should prioritize local products in their procurement processes.

The headmistress of Zonse A School, Awa Tapsoba, expressed her gratitude to local authorities, traditional chiefs, and other guests for attending the event. She acknowledged the town hall's decision to choose her school for the ceremony and applauded the teaching staff for achieving a 100% pass rate in the 2025-2026 CEP exam. Ms. Tapsoba encouraged students to be disciplined, respect teachers, and remain committed to their studies, while also urging parents and the school council to actively engage in the students' educational journey and the upkeep of school facilities.

To facilitate a better understanding of the president’s message, Toboure Yigo, Head of the basic education district of Zonse, translated the address into the Bissa language.