Bobo: The National Urban Land Development Company (SONATUR) on Saturday donated 15 million CFA francs worth of medical supplies to the Dogona Health and Social Promotion Center (CSPS), along with 5 tons of food to the families of the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) who have fallen in the line of duty. This initiative aims to enhance the living conditions of the population and express gratitude to those who have sacrificed for the nation.
According to Burkina Information Agency, SONATUR handed over the medical equipment to the CSPS in the Dogona reception center, located in the 3rd district of Bobo-Dioulasso, and provided food for the families of the FDS and VDP. This gesture is intended to bolster the local health system and demonstrate solidarity with the forces committed to defending the territory.
Boureima Ouattara, Director General of SONATUR, stated, "As health is a pillar of human development, SONATUR places this sector at the heart of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy, in line with the Presidential Initiative for Health, launched in B©r©gadougou on January 31, 2025."
He emphasized that wherever SONATUR operates development projects, they aim to improve living conditions. He mentioned previous efforts in Orodara and announced future plans in Garango to build basic socio-economic infrastructure. Mr. Ouattara also acknowledged the collaboration with local residents, religious leaders, and authorities to achieve these outcomes.
Mikalou Sidib©, Minister of Urban Planning and Housing, highlighted that the ceremony of handing over equipment and food reflects SONATUR's ongoing commitment to the populations of the cities hosting its projects. He explained that the Dogona reception area was developed to rehouse those impacted by SONATUR projects and is equipped with a health center, a school, and boreholes.
Mr. Sidib© paid tribute to the FDS and VDP who have fallen, recognizing their families through this symbolic food donation. Mr. Ouattara Aboubakar, head nurse of the CSPS, expressed gratitude for the donation, noting that the equipment would help in addressing the community's health issues. He also requested the electrification of the CSPS to enhance healthcare services, to which the Director General of SONATUR committed to fully funding the electrification.