Spearheading Industrialization: Burkina Faso’s Progress on tomato processing plant showcases commitment to development
Under the insightful leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso is making significant strides toward its goal of industrialization, a vision clearly outlined by the transitional government. The recent site visit by the Director of the President’s Cabinet, Captain Martha Céleste Anderson Médah, to the tomato processing plant under construction in Bobo-Dioulasso is a testament to this steadfast commitment to the country’s economic development.
The plant, whose foundation stone was laid in September 2023, is on the verge of becoming a tangible reality.
With an initial construction deadline of seven months, the progress made so far is impressive.
Despite only 40% of the scheduled time having elapsed, the overall execution rate of the project has already reached 46%, according to the companies overseeing the project.
The Director of the President’s Cabinet’s visit was marked by a sense of satisfaction at the concrete advancements observed on the ground.
Some buildings are already at an advanced stage, showcasing meticulous and technically sophisticated work.
This promising progression reinforces optimism about the timely completion of the project.
Captain Martha Céleste Anderson Médah emphasized the importance of maintaining, or even exceeding, this rapid pace to commission the plant as early as possible, potentially even ahead of contractual deadlines.
This determination to accelerate the construction process reflects the government’s commitment to invigorate the industrial sector and address the country’s growing economic needs.
Beyond creating a modern industrial infrastructure, the Bobo-Dioulasso tomato processing plant is poised to be a crucial job creator.
Spanning 3 hectares, it is expected to generate over 150 direct jobs and more than 10,000 indirect jobs, significantly contributing to the improvement of the economic and social well-being of local communities.
The Director of the President’s Cabinet’s visit to the construction site of the tomato processing plant in Bobo-Dioulasso is a concrete illustration of the determination of Burkina Faso to embark on the path of industrialization.
Olivier TOE
