OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso - The community of Abdoul Services Saaba 2 city expressed their gratitude to the Burkinabe authorities, particularly Minister Bassolma Bazié, for initiating the electrification of their living environment. This announcement was made during a celebration by the Association of Solidarity Residents of the Abdoul Service Saaba 2 city, which also highlighted the themes of unity, cohesion, and sharing. The event marked the commencement of a long-awaited project to bring electricity to the area, a significant step forward for the residents.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Abou Ouattara, the project has been contracted to a private company, PPI, and is expected to be completed within eight months. Ouattara assured residents that the electrification would be extensive enough for every household to have its own power meter. The secretary general of Residents in Solidarity, Mady Sawadogo, celebrated the transition from an improved non-loti to a full housing estate, reflecting on the past challenges where residents feared returning home after 6 p.m. due to safety concerns.
Yssouf Ouédraogo, the president of the Association, extended special thanks to Minister Bassolma Bazié for his pivotal role in revitalizing the project at a crucial time. The minister's representative, Pama Séni, committed to regular site visits and reporting back to the authorities, while urging community members to stay united. The initiative has also received blessings from local traditional chiefs and notables, who wished for ongoing improvements in the residents' living conditions.
Additionally, the Association of Solidarity Residents submitted a memorandum to the authorities, outlining further needs for the community, including road, educational, health, and sanitation infrastructure, as well as the construction of a police station and the provision of social amenities like a library, sports field, and recreational areas. Kassoum Kaboré, the prefect-president of the special Saaba delegation, acknowledged these requests and announced plans to inaugurate a CSPS (Health and Social Promotion Center) to enhance the area's health services shortly.
To conclude the event, the Association of Solidarity Residents of the Abdoul Service Saaba 2 city awarded certificates of recognition to those who contribute daily to improving the community's living conditions and fostering social cohesion.