Nahouri: Stakeholders in the education system are mobilizing for quality education: The High Commissioner of Nahouri Province, Si© Aristide Mohamed Kam, presided over a public conference on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in P´, Nahouri Province, under the theme: 'Presidential Initiative for Quality Education: Issues, Challenges, and Prospects for a Resilient Burkina Faso.' The event was organized by Planete des jeunes panafricanistes, Nazinon chapter, and was attended by education stakeholders and several guests.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the conference was held amidst a national backdrop where the education system faces significant security and social challenges, with issues of physical attendance at school and the quality of teaching becoming increasingly crucial. To address this urgent need, the Planet of Pan-Africanist Youth, Nazinon chapter, selected the city of P´ to evaluate the current state of Burkinabe schools in pursuit of renewal. The day's activities included a victory anthem, blessings from the traditional chief of P´, His Majesty P´-Pª, speeches, panel discussions, and an exhibition of student work.
The regional coordinator of Planet of Pan-Africanist Youth, Doumbia Sia, the representative of the sponsors, Atti Denise Oulon, and the High Commissioner of Nahouri province, Si© Aristide Mohamed Kam, emphasized that the conference aligns with the national initiative to transform the education system. They stressed the theme as a strategic lever for building a resilient, sovereign, and prosperous Burkina Faso, highlighting the pillars of educational resilience. Keynote speakers, including the Director General of Quality Education, Dr. Marcel Guigma, and the Technical Advisor to the Minister of Basic Education, Dr. Ernest Pardevan, noted that the in-person initiative encompasses not just classroom presence, but also the security of infrastructure, motivation of teaching staff, and community involvement in innovation implementation.
The conference facilitated discussions that urged participants to foster a synergy of actions among the State, development partners, parents, and civil society organizations. "Talking about resilience today means guaranteeing that every child, even in the most affected areas, has access to a teacher and quality education," emphasized the speakers.
The High Commissioner acknowledged the conference's success, stating, "Through this mobilization, Planete des Jeunes Panafricanistes has reaffirmed its role as a watchdog and active participant on the ground," lauding the enthusiasm the meeting generated. This collective mobilization reflects a growing awareness of the need for a robust Burkina Faso capable of preparing citizens to face future challenges.
The conference received sponsorship from the Ministry of Basic Education and the Chief of Staff of the National Gendarmerie.