The Minister of Justice, Me Edasso Rodrigue Bayala, officially launched the public conferences on civism, citizenship, and patriotic engagement in the Kadiogo province on November 3, 2026. The conferences aim to instill values of patriotism and civism in the Burkinabè people. This initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Citizenship, the Presidential Initiative for Community Development, and the National Bureau of Major Projects.
The conferences will take place in all 47 provinces of the country and focus on promoting the ideals of the Popular Progressive Revolution, including sovereignty, freedom, dignity, integrity, and autonomy. The goal is to encourage citizens to engage in the country's development and promote community values. Me Edasso Rodrigue Bayala emphasized that the conferences will serve as a platform to strengthen citizens' engagement in the fight against imperialism and terrorism.
During the conferences, three sub-themes will be discussed, including civism, citizenship, and patriotic engagement; culture of peace; and the ideals of the Popular Progressive Revolution. The initiative aims to produce new, engaged citizens who will contribute to the country's development. Me Edasso Rodrigue Bayala expressed the hope that the conferences will result in a new generation of Burkinabè who are patriotic, willing to make sacrifices for their country, and supportive of development initiatives.
The Minister of Justice read a message from President Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who urged Burkinabè to cultivate sincere patriotism and responsible citizenship. The President emphasized the importance of upholding the ideals of the Popular Progressive Revolution, including love for the country, sacrifice, integrity, and solidarity. He called on citizens to embody these values in their daily lives and become ambassadors of the Revolution's ideals.
The conferences are expected to bring together citizens from all walks of life to discuss the challenges facing the country and ways to address them. The initiative is seen as a step towards promoting national unity and social cohesion. By engaging citizens in the development process, the government hopes to build a more stable and prosperous future for the country.
The launch of the conferences was attended by various stakeholders, including government officials, civil society representatives, and community leaders. The event was marked by a sense of enthusiasm and optimism, with many participants expressing their commitment to the ideals of the Popular Progressive Revolution. The conferences are expected to have a positive impact on the country's development and social cohesion.
The government has allocated significant resources to support the initiative, which is seen as a key component of its development strategy. The conferences are expected to be a regular feature of the country's civic landscape, with plans to hold them regularly to ensure that citizens remain engaged and informed about the country's development.
Key points
- The conferences aim to promote patriotism, civism, and engagement in the country's development.
- The initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Citizenship, the Presidential Initiative for Community Development, and the National Bureau of Major Projects.
- The conferences will take place in all 47 provinces of the country.
