Djibo:Soum The appointment of Wend Néré Wilfried Tougma as governor of the Soum region has been met with enthusiasm by the local population, as announced during Thursday's Council of Ministers meeting.

According to Burkina Information Agency, many residents have expressed their approval of Tougma's new role, praising his prior achievements as High Commissioner. They have voiced their hopes for continued progress in the region following the official establishment of Soum as a region on July 2, 2025, with Djibo as its capital.

Moussa Adama, a retired military officer, expressed his delight, urging Tougma to maintain his leadership momentum. He conveyed gratitude to President Ibrahim Traoré for facilitating the creation of the Soum region. Oumarou Dicko echoed these sentiments, noting that the appointment brought immense joy and expressing hopes for the restoration of transport services and the return of displaced people.

Alhassane Soré highlighted the challenges Tougma overcame as High Commissioner, particularly in restoring peace and stability to Djibo. He thanked both God and President Traoré for the improvements in daily life. Amadou Cissé emphasized Tougma's deep understanding of the region as a significant asset, advocating for infrastructure development, including the paving of the Djibo-Kongoussi road.

Abdoul Aziz Weremi and Salamata Dicko also commended Tougma's efforts. Weremi noted his ability to unite the community and address provincial issues, while Dicko called for continued focus on women's economic empowerment through income-generating activities.

Wend Néré Wilfried Tougma was initially appointed as High Commissioner of the Soum province on December 18, 2024, and took office on January 10, 2025, succeeding Stanislas W. Bamas.