WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR THE PEOPLE OF BURKINA FASO SINCE YOU TOOK POWER?

With love..

Achievements of President Ibrahim Traoré

1. Risked His Life for the Nation

   • Demonstrated extraordinary courage and patriotism by putting his own life on the line to defend and secure the future of Burkina Faso.

2. Revitalized Agriculture

   • Invested heavily in the agricultural sector by purchasing tractors, farming equipment, and providing essential support to empower local farmers, aiming for self-sufficiency and food security.

3. Strengthened the National Economy

   • Boosted Burkina Faso’s GDP from $18 billion to $21 billion in a short span, demonstrating sound economic leadership and national resilience.

4. Secured National Resources

   • Took decisive steps to ensure that the country’s raw materials—gold, cotton, and other natural wealth—serve the interests of the Burkinabè people rather than foreign entities.

5. Liberated the Nation from Neocolonialism

   • Successfully severed exploitative ties with French and Western colonial structures, reclaiming full sovereignty and charting an independent path forward.

6. Reformed Government Salaries

   • Reduced ministerial salaries by 30% to demonstrate fiscal responsibility and solidarity with the people, while raising civil servant wages by 50% to reward dedication and stimulate the national workforce.

7. Achieved a Debt-Free Status

   • Managed the nation’s finances to eliminate external debt burdens, granting Burkina Faso greater economic independence and freedom from foreign financial control.

8. Imposed a Moratorium on Government Vacations

   • Instituted a no-vacation policy for government officials, declaring that as long as soldiers and citizens are in active struggle, no one in the government should rest.

9. Strengthened National Defense

   • Reorganized and re-equipped the military to better defend the country against internal and external threats, emphasizing security, discipline, and modernization.

10. Prioritized Youth and Education

    • Focused efforts on youth empowerment through initiatives supporting education, vocational training, and civic engagement, recognizing that the youth are the backbone of the nation’s future.

11. Promoted National Unity

    • Fostered a sense of unity across ethnic and regional lines, advocating for a Burkina Faso built on solidarity, dignity, and collective progress.

12. Champion of Pan-Africanism

    • Became a leading voice in the new wave of Pan-Africanism, encouraging African nations to stand together against imperialism and advocating for continental cooperation and development.