Dano, Burkina Faso – The High Commissioner of Ioba, Bernadette Adenyo / Sermé, called for the promotion of peace in Burkina Faso during a flag-raising ceremony held in Dano on Monday, November 6, 2023. The ceremony was part of the monthly national color raising tradition, held this time at the Dano municipal high school.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the event was marked by a notable mobilization of constituted bodies and students from the secondary establishment. The defense and security forces (FDS) conducted the flag raising, accompanied by the singing of Ditanyè by all participants.

Bernadette Adenyo, the first official of Ioba province, used this occasion to reiterate her commitment to the nation. She reflected on the significance of recent national celebrations, including National Citizenship Week and the commemoration of Martyrs’ Day, both of which highlighted a collective awareness and grievance. Adenyo emphasized the need for concerted efforts to foster peace throughout Burkina Faso.

The High Commissioner pointed out that past events occurred due to lapses in responsibility, underscoring the duty of every citizen to contribute to the nation’s construction and safeguarding. Citing an extract from the Minister of Justice’s speech during the launch of Citizenship Week, she emphasized the importance of civic duty.

Addressing the student community, Adenyo encouraged discipline and excellence, expressing her desire for them to bring unprecedented pride to Burkina Faso. She extended gratitude to the educational body for their sacrifices and wished for a peaceful and academically successful school year.