Zoundweogo: The first vice-president, Emmanuel Segda, representing the President of the Special Delegation of the commune of Gogo, presided over the first ordinary session of the year 2026 of the departmental framework of stakeholders of the mining company Kiaka SA.
According to Burkina Information Agency, this framework provides a privileged channel for consultation and dialogue between the mining company Kiaka SA, the public administration, and local communities. The meeting focused on several points, including a welcome address by the first vice-president, a presentation by the National Office for the Security of Mining Sites (ONASSIM), and a presentation on the achievements and future prospects of Kiaka SA.
In his address, Mr. Segda thanked the participants for their attendance before outlining the agenda and inviting the rapporteur to read the minutes of the previous session. Introducing ONASSIM, Leon Bako reminded attendees that its primary mission is to ensure the security of mining sites and the continuity of extractive activities throughout the country. The agency is involved in securing mining sites, escorting convoys of mining equipment, protecting public officials on assignment at mining sites, and supporting artisanal mining cooperatives.
The Director of Cooperative Affairs at West African Resources (WAF), Dr. Christian Ouedraogo, presented the initiatives undertaken by Kiaka SA to support local communities. The company currently employs 1,070 people, 18% of whom come from the Nazinon region. The mine has launched training programs since July 2025 in various fields, benefiting 179 young people from the affected communities. Additionally, 20 trainees were trained between May and June 2025, 12 of whom were subsequently hired.
The company acquired 137.19 hectares of land for the benefit of the Agricultural Equipment Cooperatives (CUMA) in several localities. Two hectares are being developed for market gardening in Bassindengo and Guilaweogo, featuring boreholes with solar panels, water supply systems, perimeter fencing, and storage sheds.
Regarding the livestock program, the construction of ten chicken coops is planned for those affected by the project, with sites identified in collaboration with the beneficiaries. Following the presentations, participants asked questions, which received satisfactory answers.