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Nahouri leaders promote patriotism and civic duty

Provincial officials in Pô led a conference on citizenship, peace, and the ideals of the popular progressive revolution.

The Haut-commissaire of Nahouri province, Sié Aristide Mohamed Kam, presided over a public conference in Pô on November 6, 2026. The event focused on civics, citizenship, patriotic engagement, and the ideals of the popular progressive revolution (RPP). This initiative, organized by the National Bureau of Major Projects, aimed to foster these values among the vital forces of the province. The conference included speeches, thematic presentations, and artistic performances.

Ilassa Dianda, President of the Special Delegation of Pô commune, praised the development actions in the area and urged residents to embrace the RPP ideals. The Haut-commissaire conveyed a message from the Head of State, honoring those working to sustain Burkina Faso and expressing satisfaction with public engagement in presidential initiatives. Following a film on government achievements, experts discussed human rights and citizenship.

Representatives from traditional and religious authorities, women, youth, merchants, people with disabilities, students, and security forces shared their satisfaction with government actions and signed the Citizen Pact of Nahouri's vital forces. Benjamin Sow, Director General of Citizenship and Peace Promotion, highlighted the RPP as a path to hope requiring citizen involvement. The ceremony concluded with the distribution of the RPP Manifesto and the symbolic planting of the 'Citizenship Tree'.

Why it mattersResidents of Nahouri province are being encouraged to engage in civic duties and embrace national ideals through government-led initiatives.