CASCADES: The governor of the Cascades region, Florent Badabou¨ Bazi©, has called on the population to work towards the country’s development by respecting values of unity and avoiding actions or words that harm social cohesion. In his end-of-year message for 2024, he emphasized the importance of living together harmoniously and addressing challenges such as security.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Governor Bazi© highlighted the achievements of 2024, which included the reconquest of localities, the return of populations and administration, and the successful implementation of initiatives in agriculture, industry, and healthcare. He noted the role of combined efforts by the population and national authorities in achieving these successes. The governor also celebrated the successful organization of major events like the SNC and SIAO, reinforcing Burkina Faso’s standing as a respectable nation.
As the region prepares to enter 2025, Governor Bazi© expressed wishes for security, peace, health, happiness, and prosperity. He paid tribute to the departed and their families, offered wishes for the wounded’s recovery, and commended the commitment of the nation’s fighting forces. He acknowledged the numerous challenges ahead, particularly in security, and urged Burkinabe to adhere to values that foster unity.
The governor expressed gratitude to administrative leaders, decentralized state service heads, customary and religious authorities, economic actors, and civil society for their contributions to the President’s vision. He encouraged maintaining a patriotic spirit to restore territorial integrity and continue efforts in agriculture and fishing for food self-sufficiency. Governor Bazi© concluded by inviting the population to celebrate the end of the year with sobriety and civic-mindedness.