Ouagadougou: The Chief of Staff, Ousmane SANDWIDI, representing the Director of the Office of the President of Faso, officially received a donation of seedlings from the promoter of the Bangr-Nooma Vocational Training Center for Emerging Trades (CFP-MEB), Salif NIKIEMA. These 7,000 plants were presented to the President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim TRAOR€š¬…¡¬°, as part of the national reforestation campaign 2025 edition, initiated in Guiba in the Nazinon region.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the donation fulfills a promise made by Salif NIKIEMA during a meeting with active forces in Manga. This commitment was aimed at supporting the President's ambitious plan to enhance the nation's green cover through reforestation efforts. The Chief of Staff, Ousmane SANDWIDI, highlighted the significance of the event, noting that the visit was not only to receive the plants but also to encourage and support the promoter's efforts.

Salif NIKIEMA expressed admiration for the Head of State's vision and dedication to environmental sustainability. He stated, "We support and endorse this wonderful initiative," and pledged ongoing support to the President's vision of a greener Burkina Faso. The visit to CFP-MEB, which focuses on agro-pastoral and fisheries training, underscored the importance of such initiatives in building resilience against climate change.

The Chief of Staff praised CFP-MEB as a model worth replicating to fulfill the national commitment to re-green the country with fruit and medicinal plants. He urged the citizens of Burkina Faso to emulate the efforts of the CFP-MEB promoter to strengthen the country's resilience to environmental challenges.