Boulsa:The Secretary General of Namentenga Province, Karim Ismaël Thiombiano, oversaw the handover ceremony for the position of Provincial Director of Public Procurement Control and Financial Commitments (DPCMEF) on Monday, October 26, 2026, in Boulsa. The ceremony marked the transition from the outgoing director, Sougrinooma Abdoul Aziz Ouedraogo, to the incoming director, Ousmane Sam. The event was attended by local prefects and budget officers.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the new DPCMEF, Ousmane Sam, was previously the director in Kongoussi and has taken over from Abdoul Aziz Ouedraogo, who served in Namentenga for six years, nine months, and twelve days. Sam emphasized the need for anticipation in planning public procurement and budgetary operations, alongside effective communication among stakeholders, to ensure the smooth execution of public spending procedures.

The Koulse regional director, Domèkabeyance Bertrand Hien, was present to support both the incoming and outgoing directors. During the ceremony, Ousmane Sam praised the accomplishments of his predecessor and laid out his priorities for his new role.

Karim Ismaël Thiombiano expressed gratitude to Ouedraogo for his service and called for continued support from provincial bodies to assist Sam in his mission. Jacques Bamogo, representing the staff, commended Ouedraogo as a dedicated worker and a unifier, and he pledged support for Sam in achieving the desired outcomes.