Kondrin:Béré Dr Salfo Zangré was officially inaugurated as the first Razang-Naaba Boulga of the Kondrin canton in a ceremony presided over by Naaba Saaga, the chief of the canton, on November 3, 2026. The event, which took place in Kondrin within the commune of Béré, also celebrated the installation of three other new traditional chiefs, aiming to strengthen the continuity of customary affairs management in the canton.
According to Agence d'Information du Burkina, the inauguration marked a historic moment as Dr Salfo Zangré became the first Razang-Naaba Boulga of Kondrin. A large crowd gathered to express their support and allegiance to the new leader as he took official possession of his palace.
The ceremony witnessed the presence of several local authorities, residents from the Nazinon region, and traditional dignitaries from various localities. Among the attendees was Kassougou Naaba Ligdi, a Living Human Treasure of Nazinon, who came to support the new dignitary.
Leaders from other villages in the Béré commune and Zoundwéogo province congratulated Dr Zangré, wishing him success and offering various gifts. Yandgué Naaba, a dignitary from the royal court of Kondrin, emphasized the importance of the event as a call for unity, social cohesion, and community development.
The event also featured a significant delegation from the Nahouri province, where Dr Zangré manages the Lawal pharmacy in Tiébélé, highlighting the strong bonds of fraternity and friendship among the region's communities. Goghin Naaba, the chief from Dr Zangré's native village, extended his best wishes for a fruitful reign and prayed for his leadership to bolster peace, social cohesion, and prosperity.
Naaba Ligdi provided guidance to the newly installed chiefs, urging them to maintain mutual respect among peers and other holders of authority. He underscored that respect for others never diminishes one's authority and encouraged the public to show greater regard for traditional leaders and symbols.
With this inauguration, Dr Salfo Zangré begins his duties as Razang-Naaba Boulga, tasked with enhancing the welfare of the people, promoting communal harmony, and preserving the ancestral heritage.
Source Agence d'Information du Burkina