Nahouri: The governor of the Nazinon region, Massalado Yvette Nacoulma/Sanou, officially handed over a market garden plot to the 8 March Women of Tiakane in the commune of P´. The ceremony, held on March 4, 2026, in Tiakane, was graced by the presence of the Minister-Advisor to the President of Burkina Faso, Kinda Mohamed Tidjane, along with several guests.
According to Burkina Information Agency, this initiative forms part of the presidential efforts to empower women by providing them with resources to boost their agricultural production capabilities. The allocated market garden spans over 2 hectares and is situated approximately fifteen kilometers west of the town of P´, in the village of Tiakane.
The event was marked by traditional songs and dances as the governor's mission was warmly welcomed by the women of Tiakane. Illiasse Koubatou Gala, representing the local notables, and Kadoua Wetta, representing the women, expressed their gratitude to the national authorities. They promised to maintain security and unity around the site to ensure its prosperity for future generations.
Governor Nacoulma/Sanou emphasized that the handover of the 2.6-hectare market garden area symbolizes a grassroots development approach in Burkina Faso. She stated, "By providing the women of Tiakane with the means to produce, the Head of State is providing a concrete response to the challenge of food sovereignty. This field is now your business; cultivate it with the rigor and excellence that characterize the women of Nazinon."
Minister and special advisor to the President, Mohamed Tidjane Kinda, highlighted the significance of the project, stating that it should serve as a model for the entire commune of P´. "Every hectare brought under development is a step closer to the economic independence of our households and our nation. Also, by making these women self-reliant, we strengthen the resilience of the entire community," he remarked.
The market garden area is equipped with two solar fields with an 8500-watt capacity and will be operated by about fifty women, marking a significant step toward empowering local female producers and promoting sustainable agricultural practices in the region.