Sabou:More than 200 individuals registered for the Confederation of Sahel States' biometric identity card, known as the CIB-AES, in an initiative organized by the National Identification Office (ONI) in partnership with the Sabou municipality on October 17.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the operation was financially supported by Franck Alain Kabor, President and CEO of NEERWAYA Multi-Vision, who covered the costs for 120 people, totaling 420,000 FCFA.

Abdoul Aziz Koara, president of the Sabou municipal special delegation, expressed appreciation for the collaboration between the ONI and the town hall, as well as the local population's involvement. He also thanked Franck Alain Kabor for his financial contribution to the initiative.

Franck Alain Kabor emphasized his ongoing commitment to supporting initiatives that benefit the local community. He acknowledged the efforts of the municipal authorities and ONI officials in facilitating the operation.

Police Lieutenant Oumarou Sawadogo, head of the ONI branch in the Nando region, acknowledged the warm reception from local authorities and community leaders of Sabou. He confirmed that over 200 people had registered by the time of the event.

Applicants for the biometric identity card must provide a birth certificate and proof of profession. Those born abroad are required to present a Burkinabè nationality certificate, while women wishing to adopt their husband's surname need to provide a marriage certificate.

The enrollment fee is set at 3,500 FCFA. The CIB-AES card is valid for ten years, and the Burkinabe national identity card (CNIB) will remain in use until 2031 during the transitional period, as specified by the regional head of the ONI.