Ouagadougou Hosts National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation

Ouagadougou – From March 26 to April 9, 2024, Burkina Faso held the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation, an initiative marked by various activities aimed at enhancing community engagement and supporting the nation’s forces. Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachimson Kyélem de Tambe concluded the event on Tuesday, affirming the positive outcomes and confirming that the initiative met its objectives.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the first of its kind organized by the Transition authorities, the days were well-received by citizens who actively participated in sanitation, reforestation, and various forms of discipline. Participants demonstrated their patriotism through gestures like raising flags, wearing traditional Burkinabè attire, and consuming local cuisine. Beyond these actions, some residents engaged in notable acts of charity; for instance, a national collective provided three tons of food to the women of the Green Brigade on the eve of Ramadan, and another citizen donated medical supplies to a local health center.

While the event showcased numerous positive examples of civic duty, it coincided with some disturbing national news. In Bobo-Dioulasso, a trader was arrested on April 3 by the Hauts-Bassins Regional Judicial Police Service for selling pebbles disguised as cereal grains, highlighting a contrasting aspect of citizen behavior during the patriotic event.

The national coordinator of presidential initiatives continues to encourage positive engagement by visiting various cities and recognizing individuals who contribute to community improvement. This initiative has sparked notable participation among the youth as well, including two students in Ouagadougou who donated their earnings from selling sweets to the Patriotic Support Fund.

This initiative underscores the ongoing efforts to promote patriotism and responsible citizenship, aiming to inspire continued engagement and exemplary behavior across all segments of society.