Ziniare:The Minister of Security, Divisional Police Commissioner Mahamadou Sana, led a ceremony in Ziniare to mark the extension of the biometric passport enrollment service across Burkina Faso. This initiative is designed to improve access to administrative services, allowing citizens to obtain biometric passports more easily.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the expansion aims to eliminate the need for residents to travel to Ouagadougou for registration. Minister Sana emphasized the goal of creating an efficient and accessible administrative service, removing geographical barriers to obtaining necessary documents.

The Director General of the National Police, Thierry Dofizouho Tuina, highlighted the importance of this development, acknowledging that it will prevent citizens from having to travel long distances for passport enrollment. The governor of the Oubri region, Sy Assetou Barry, expressed gratitude for selecting Ziniare as the site for the launch and encouraged local leaders to ensure the success of the registration center.

Minister Sana called on police officers to uphold professionalism and efficiency in managing the enrollment process. In support of the initiative, local residents contributed supplies and equipment to enhance the facilities at the Ziniare registration center. The government aims for this expansion to bring administrative services closer to citizens, improving access to travel documents nationwide.