Bam: The High Commissioner of Bam Province, Karim Ou©draogo, on Tuesday called on students from the Kongoussi Provincial High School to embrace civic-mindedness, discipline, and patriotism during the monthly national flag-raising ceremony in the province.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the High Commissioner emphasized the significance of respecting the national colors as a fundamental act of patriotism that fosters unity, solidarity, and love for the homeland. He urged students to adhere to order and discipline in their daily lives, highlighting that civility begins with simple actions such as respecting teachers, obeying traffic signals, and maintaining a clean environment.
Addressing the assembled students and officials, Ou©draogo reiterated the Burkinabe government’s commitment to cultivating exemplary citizens through initiatives like the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Civic Participation (JEPPC), and the new requirement for compulsory patriotic immersion for students who pass exams. He conveyed the President of Faso’s message that a successful revolution is rooted in order and discipline.
Ou©draogo also paid tribute to teachers and the country’s security forces, expressing his hope that students would grow into engaged citizens who uphold Burkinabe values. The initiative of rotating national flag displays in various provincial services, instituted by the High Commission of Kongoussi, serves as a monthly reminder of the importance of these values.