The President of the Transition, Supreme Head of the National Armed Forces, Captain Ibrahim TRAORE, went this morning to Air Base 511 in Ouagadougou. It was for the Head of State to go and congratulate the elements of the Air Force for the work done and urge them to make more efforts in the context of the operations to reconquer the territory.

At BA-511 Air Base in Ouagadougou, the Head of State first discussed with the Air Force Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-Colonel Christian OUATTARA and the officers “on the current operation of the Air Force in this context of the fight against terrorism”. He then visited the Air Force fleet and the maintenance workshops before discussing with the personnel.

“We know there is no rest because you are in demand everywhere. This is the place to congratulate yourself for all that you do for a job. You intervene everywhere, both in favor of the FDS and the populations”, indicated the Supreme Chief of the National Armed Forces to the staff of the Air Force.

He said he understood the pressure that the Air Force is experiencing in this context of the fight against terrorism with regard to the challenges in terms of personnel and equipment. “Instructions have been given so that the Air Force can improve its management of human resources to better meet the operational challenges incumbent upon it. “, maintained the Head of State. He added that a reinforcement of air capacities is in progress for more efficiency of the Air Force in its various interventions.

The President of the Transition invited the staff to arm themselves with courage for the battles to come.

“To you airmen, for the sacrifice made day and night to support and support the forces engaged, to support the civilian populations, the entire Nation is indebted to you. Be thanked for it. May Almighty God protect you in your noble missions,” the Head of State particularly mentioned in the Air Force guestbook.

Source: Burkina Information Agency