Ibrahim Traore Is Transforming Burkina Faso With These Mega Projects.

Ibrahim Traore Is Transforming Burkina Faso With This Mega Projects

Since Becoming the interim President of Burkina Faso, Africa’s Youngest President Ibrahim Traore has been keeping to his promise of transforming the country and ensuring a better life for his people. He has already launched and embarked on multiple developmental projects as well as following up with projects that were launched before he rose to power. Ibrahim rose to the lime light a few months ago and has already made a lot of headlines either for his outspoken nature, His dedication to the Military uniform which he wear everywhere or his way of greeting his peers and colleagues. The rest of the world especially France might not like him but Burkinabes love him. In this video we shall be counting down 7 projects either initiated by Ibrahim Traore or to be continued by Him.
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1. Modernization of All roads in Burkina Faso.

Burkina faso has always struggled with inadequate roads which is why there has been a lot of resentments because despite being rich in mineral resoureces, the country is still one of the poorest on the continent with inadequate road network. However, Ibrahim traore’s has continue from where his predecessor stopped by investing in road construction and rehabilitation projects to improve the quality and connectivity of its road network. This includes the construction of new roads, widening existing ones, and upgrading gravel roads to paved surfaces. Cross-border roads also play a crucial role in facilitating regional trade, connecting Burkina Faso with neighboring countries.
Examples of road construction projects currently ongoing in Burkina faso include the Boromo-Bobo-Dioulasso Highway, Koupéla-Fada N'Gourma Road, Ouagadougou-Bobo-Dioulasso Highway. These projects involves the construction of a paved roads to enhance transportation and trade in the region.
The realities of the work on the ground clearly demonstrate the immense progress made in a short period of time. Previously, the roads were degraded, narrow, and unsafe. But thanks to the commitment of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, this reality has changed radically.
In just nine (9) months, over seventy kilometers of roads have been built, and others are currently under construction to facilitate transportation within the framework of economic development, along with bridges to ease river crossings.
Traders can now transport their goods more easily and safely. The inhabitants of the regions traversed by these new roads, filled with joy, have expressed their gratitude to Captain Ibrahim Traoré.


2. Construction of Ouagadougou Airport
Ouagadougou Airport is an airport development project in Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso’s Government secured loans totalling $61.8 million from West African Development Bank and ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development for construction of the new airport. West African Development Bank will provide $51.5 million for road works, water systems, emergency services facilities, equipment purchases and construction of technical buildings related to the project. ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development will contribute $10.3 million for construction of administrative buildings. The total economic impact of the airport project is estimated at EUR420 million. Construction is expected to create nearly 5000 direct and indirect jobs. A captive solar plant and storage system will provide 80% of the airport's electricity requirements. Maîtrise d’Ouvrage de l’Aéroport de Donsin (MOAD) is in charge of the project. The new airport will replace the existing Ouagadougou Airport. Burkina Faso's Transitional President Ibrahim Traoré announced the suspension of contracts for the Ouagadougou-Donsin Airport project on 03-Jan-2023, pending a review. A building under construction at the airport collapsed on 30-Dec-2022, resulting in the deaths of seven people and injuries to six others. Construction of the airport has since resumed and upon completion the project will be s game changer in Burkina faso.

3. Multiple Entrepreneurship Programs
In recent years, Burkina Faso has been facing the challenge of terrorist attacks, which pose a threat to its stability and hinder its economic progress. To address this issue, a program has been initiated to strengthen resilience through the establishment of community-owned businesses.