Nagreongo: In a show of solidarity and governmental closeness, the Minister of Family and Solidarity, Lieutenant-Colonel Passowende Pelagie KABORE, made a significant handover of food and medicine to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nagreongo, in the presence of a large mobilization of the population. The ceremony was marked by the presence of the Minister of Health, Dr. Lucien KARGOUGOU, the Governor of the Oubri region, administrative and customary authorities, as well as many beneficiaries who turned out in large numbers for the occasion. According to Burkina Information Agency, the Minister conveyed the greetings and appreciation of His Excellency the Prime Minister, commending the efforts of local and community stakeholders involved in welcoming, supporting, and helping internally displaced persons (IDPs) recover. She particularly congratulated El Hadj Seydou BIKIENGA for his initiatives, notably the drilling of wells enabling IDPs to practice market gardening and thus achieve self-reliance: 'The President of Burkina Faso has always wanted Burkinabè to learn to work and become self-reliant in a sustainable way. Empowering IDPs is a priority to avoid permanent dependence on aid,' she stated. In total, 63 tons of rice, 61 tons of corn, 5 tons of beans, 200 cartons of spaghetti, 100 5-liter cans of oil, 50 cartons of sugar, as well as medicines worth 5 million FCFA, were given to the IDPs. The Minister acknowledged that, despite the importance of this donation, the needs remain high, while reassuring of the Government's continued availability to support IDPs, particularly with a view to their gradual and safe resettlement in their localities of origin. El Hadj Seydou BIKIENGA, the main beneficiary of this donation for internally displaced persons (IDPs), expressed his profound gratitude to the government delegation. He emphasized that the presence of the authorities in itself constituted a powerful message of comfort and hope for the IDPs. He also highlighted the efforts made on the ground that enabled many families to return to their communities, while praising the ongoing support of the Ministry of Solidarity: 'The Ministry is always by our side. We thank the Captain and his Government for everything they are doing for these vulnerable people. Here, despite their diverse origins, the IDPs live like one family.' For his part, the President of the Special Delegation (PDS) of the municipality of Nagreongo welcomed this strong gesture of national solidarity, stating that: 'These donations are not merely material support. They carry a message of hope, fraternity, and the Nation's commitment to standing alongside the most vulnerable.' He also reassured everyone that the food and medicine would be used responsibly, exclusively for the benefit of the intended recipients. This ceremony, which was attended by a large number of people and IDPs, is part of the dynamic of strengthening social cohesion, national solidarity and the progressive empowerment of IDPs, in accordance with the Government's vision.