Boulkiemd©: Prime Minister Comrade Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ou©draogo officially inaugurated the Kokologho and Goulor dams in Boulkiemd© province. These hydro-agricultural infrastructures, constructed by the National Office for Dams and Hydro-Agricultural Development (ONBAH), aim to boost agricultural production and improve the living conditions of the local population.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the Prime Minister commended the complete rehabilitation of the Kokologho dam, which had collapsed eighteen years ago, significantly impacting water storage for producers. The three-month project, funded by the state budget and executed by ONBAH, fully restored the dam, increasing its storage capacity to over 800,000 m³. The Prime Minister highlighted the potential for developing nearly 25 hectares of exploitable land around the structure.
Commander Yaya Traor©, Director General of ONBAH, explained that the dam, originally built in 1945 and first rehabilitated in 1987, has undergone a complete overhaul. The renovation included protecting the upstream side, raising the dam by 20 centimeters, rehabilitating the water intake and settling basin, and dredging 75,000 cubic meters of sediment.
The government delegation then proceeded to Goulor, where the Prime Minister inaugurated a newly rebuilt dam. With a capacity exceeding 1,020,000 m³, compared to the previous 80,000 m³, the dam features a 1,114-meter embankment, enhancing opportunities for irrigation, fish farming, and income-generating activities.
Comrade Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ou©draogo emphasized that these developments align with President of Faso Captain Ibrahim Traor©'s vision to reclaim territories while improving living conditions. He stressed the importance of enabling year-round production and creating economic opportunities for women, young people, and all producers.
The Prime Minister also praised ONBAH and the Ministry of Agriculture for the quality and efficiency of their work, revealing that larger-scale dam projects are already in the planning stages. He urged local communities to protect these state-funded structures by adhering to preservation rules to ensure their longevity for future generations.