Ouagadougou, The President of the Transition, Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ, chaired this Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Ouagadougou the commemoration of the 36th anniversary of the assassination of Captain President Thomas SANKARA. On the occasion, the Head of State laid the first stone of the Mausoleum of President Thomas SANKARA.
The commemoration of the assassination of Captain President Thomas SANKARA which took place on Thursday October 15, 1987 was marked this Sunday October 15, 2023 by several actions at the Thomas SANKARA Memorial in Ouagadougou.
Reading of the decree elevating Thomas Sankara to the Dignity of Hero of the Nation by the Minister of State in charge of the Civil Service Bassolma Bazié.
Presentation of the Thomas SANKARA Memorial Project document by the Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo to the President of the Transition, Head of State, Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ with a brief word of project display.
October 15 of each year was dedicated as a
day of tribute to President Thomas Sankara and it will be organized in Ouagadougou. a ceremony can be organized in each region of the country.
Unveiling of the new model of the overall architectural project of the Memorial infrastructures, including the Mausoleum of President Thomas SANKARA and his companions, by the Consulting Architect of the Thomas SANKARA International Memorial Committee (CIMTS) Souleymane ZERBO Manager of the SATA Africa Firm with explanations .
The model was designed by Burkinabè architect Diébedo Francis KÉRÉ.
Laying of a wreath of flowers by the Head of State, Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ at the foot of the statue, accompanied by the Vice-President of CIMTS and a representative of the SANKARA family.
Laying of the first stone of the Mausoleum of President Thomas SANKARA by President Ibrahim TRAORÉ.
Inauguration of Boulevard Thomas SANKARA by the President of the Transition, Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ.
Source: Burkina Information Agency