Burkina Faso: Dr. Aboubakar NACANABO, the architect of economic resilience under the vision of Captain Ibrahim Traoré
When Captain Ibrahim Traoré took the helm of Burkina Faso, the country was navigating a period of significant economic difficulty. Public debt had exceeded 7,000 billion CFA francs, representing nearly 60% of GDP, placing the nation at a crucial turning point in its financial management. In this context, enlightened leadership, a firm vision, and trusted individuals capable of rectifying the situation were urgently needed. It was within this dynamic that the President of Faso placed his trust in Dr. Aboubakar Nacanabo, appointing him Minister of Economy and Finance.
His profile, distinguished by professionalism, rigor, and loyalty, made him an essential pillar in implementing the new national economic vision.
Under the impetus of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso chose to assert its economic sovereignty.
Unlike previous approaches reliant on massive borrowing from Bretton Woods institutions, the new strategy now prioritizes the endogenous mobilization of resources.
This strategy is accompanied by transparent and rigorous management of public finances, ensuring that every mobilized resource genuinely serves the country’s development and the improvement of Burkinabè citizens’ living conditions.
Under the leadership of Dr. Aboubakar Nacanabo, the figures testify to a remarkable economic recovery:
- Economic growth is rising, with the rate reaching 6% in 2025, confirming the resilience of the national economy.
- Inflation is under control, dropping from 4.2% in 2024 to 2.7% in 2025, restoring purchasing power to the population despite the country’s security situation.
- Regarding the mobilization of internal resources, a historic record of over 3,200 billion CFA francs was collected in 2025.
These results are not a product of chance but stem from the strict application of the directives and vision of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Faso, coupled with the professionalism and operational strategy of the Minister of Economy and Finance, Dr. Aboubakar Nacanabo.
The current economic success of Burkina Faso rests on a solid tandem: on one hand, the sovereignist political vision of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, and on the other, the rigorous and effective implementation by Dr. Aboubakar Nacanabo.
This complementarity has transformed challenges into opportunities, setting the country on the path to a resilient and independent economy.
The journey and actions of this great servant of the state, Dr. Aboubakar Nacanabo, perfectly illustrate the importance of governance based on competence, integrity, and loyalty to a national vision.
Through his work, he is actively helping to build an economically sovereign, resilient, and forward-looking Burkina Faso.
Maurice K. ZONGO
