Ouagadougou: As part of the promotion of civic and patriotic values, the new high school graduates from the provinces of Sissili and Ziro began, since Monday, August 11, 2025, a one-month civic immersion. Spread across six sites in the city of L©o, these 1,562 young people will have a unique experience aimed at imbuing them with the principles and values of the "Popular Progressive Revolution," resolutely focused on national sovereignty and the development of Burkina Faso.
According to Burkina Information Agency, there are 1,562 applicants, holders of the 2025 baccalaureate, all series combined, grouped within six L©o establishments, including four for girls and two for boys. For a month, they will be disconnected from their habits to devote themselves to the nation, according to the vision of the highest authorities of the State.
Under the supervision of local authorities, this intensive training combines theoretical courses, practical activities and sharing of experiences around themes such as citizenship and defense of the homeland, history and national symbols, leadership and local entrepreneurship, preservation of peace and social cohesion, etc. The objective is clear: "to train young people aware of their responsibilities, ready to actively contribute to national building."
On the second day, the young people received a visit from the Sissili High Commissioner, Isaac T©wend© Sia, accompanied by the Provincial Director of Secondary Education, Vocational and Technical Training, Serge To©, at the various sites. They came to ensure the smooth installation of this first class of conscripts for the mandatory patriotic immersion. The authorities emphasized the importance of this civic engagement in a context where Burkina Faso is strengthening its autonomy and resilience in the face of security and economic challenges.
"You are the future of this nation. This month of immersion must allow you to understand the meaning of sacrifice, love of country, and work for development," declared the High Commissioner, praising their discipline and motivation. As for the provincial director of Secondary Education, Vocational and Technical Training of Sissili, he gave them advice for a successful stay and called on them to "serious and active participation," emphasizing that this immersion aims to "form responsible youth, aware of their role in building the Burkina Faso of tomorrow." He also asked them not to believe the fake news circulating on social media, which is likely to sow doubt in them.
Despite the constraints of group living and the military framework surrounding certain activities, the new graduates are determined. "It's a source of pride to participate in this training. We want to be agents of change," one of them confides.
The third day was dedicated to a "special raising of the colors" at the L©o municipal high school and the reading of a message from the President of Burkina Faso, Comrade Captain Ibrahim Traor©. Calling on the new graduates to take responsibility for a better future for Burkina Faso, the message was received with interest by the young people.
For Pierre Yemdaogo Niki©ma, principal and president of the L©o municipal high school site, there is real cause for satisfaction at this successful start. "There are no major difficulties, as evidenced by the cleanliness of the classrooms and the courtyard... We hope to continue like this until the end," he declared.
For four weeks, these young people will experience flag-raising, lectures, debates, and community service, before a closing ceremony that will mark their transition to more active citizenship. They will be issued a certificate of participation at the end of their immersion to complete their university application.