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Ibrahim Traoré tasks Étoiles du Faso with promoting civic responsibility

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Ibrahim Traoré tasks Étoiles du Faso with promoting civic responsibility

Burkinabè President Ibrahim Traoré has asked the Étoiles du Faso award winners to promote civic responsibility and patriotism among young people. Spokesman Inoussa Saré said the winners were committed to working alongside him to meet the country’s challenges, according to the Faso Presidency’s Communications Directorate.

Burkinabè President Ibrahim Traoré has tasked the Étoiles du Faso and Ambassadors with promoting civic responsibility and patriotism among the population. He asked them to inspire young people and other citizens, according to Lefaso.

Ibrahim Traoré described civic responsibility and patriotism as fundamental values and a foundation for Burkina Faso’s development. He also urged the young ambassadors to carry out their mission without making mistakes, according to Lefaso.

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