Ganzourgou: The High Commissioner of Ganzourgou, Aminata Sorgho/Gouba, officially inaugurated civic and patriotic education activities in the province's high schools and colleges at the Zorgho Provincial High School. The event was attended by administrative, traditional, and religious authorities, alongside defense and security forces, school principals, and teachers.
According to Burkina Information Agency, more than 400 students from the second and first years of high school in Zorgho participated in the launch. Bart©l©mie Boudaon©, the provincial director of secondary education and vocational and technical training, commended the authorities' involvement, emphasizing that their presence conveyed a strong message to the students. He stated, "This is so that the children know we care about them. We want them to be students who will be the true builders of our country."
The initiative for civic and patriotic education is part of a presidential program aimed at reconstructing the moral, civic, and patriotic foundations of society. High Commissioner Aminata Sorgho/Gouba stressed that education should not be confined to academic knowledge, but should also contribute to shaping consciences, building character, and instilling a sense of duty, discipline, and sacrifice for the nation among the younger generations.
Addressing the students, Sorgho/Gouba expressed that the nation has high hopes for them and urged them to be diligent and committed. She concluded by officially launching the activities in the province.
The Central Police Commissioner of Zorgho, Konwar© Kossaga, detailed the procedures of the training, which spans six weeks and includes theoretical and practical components. The program, designed for students in grades 6 through 11, includes a practical focus on close-order drills, with health workers ensuring the students' well-being.
The initiative is structured in three phases to encompass all students, with the first phase targeting students in 10th and 11th grades. Sessions are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturday mornings. Commissioner Kossaga emphasized the mandatory nature of the training, urging parents and teachers to be vigilant. He concluded, "These training sessions were designed for the good of every Burkinab¨ citizen."