Eric Wendenmenegha Bougouma[1] is a Burkinabe statesman and politician who served as the Minister of Infrastructure of Burkina Faso from January 12, 2016, to December 8, 2021.
Eric Bougouma | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Infrastructure of Burkina Faso | |
| In office January 12, 2016 – December 8, 2021 | |
| President | Roch Kaboré |
| Prime Minister | Paul Kaba Thieba Christophe Dabiré |
| Preceded by | Moumouni Guiguemde |
| Succeeded by | Ollo Franck Kansie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eric Wendenmenegha Bougouma December 12, 1971 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso |
Biography
editBougouma was born on December 14, 1972, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Bougouma was first elected in 2015 as a deputy in the National Assembly of Burkina Faso for Ganzourgou Province.[2] He was appointed by Prime Minister Paul Kaba Thieba as the Minister of Infrastructure of Burkina Faso on January 12, 2016.[2] One of Bougouma's first actions was a deal with the World Bank for funding to build a road between Manga and Zabré.[3] He then began repairs on National Road 22, which connects Djibo to Kongoussi.[4] Bougouma's plan for infrastructure for 2017 was connecting various cities and rebuilding roads across Centre-Ouest Region.[5]
Bougouma also oversaw the creation of the largest highway interchange in Ouagadougou in 2018.[6] The interchange, and many others built by Bougouma were financed by external banks.[7] In 2021, Prime Minister Christophe Dabiré presented his resignation and that of his government to President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, marking Bougouma's resignation as well.[8] Ollo Franck Kansie succeeded him in Lassina Zerbo's government.[8] Bougouma was also accused of using government funds to enrich himself.[9]
References
edit- ^ Bougouma, Eric. "Eric Wendenmenegha Bougouma - OFFICIEL". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ a b "Burkina Faso: Paul Kaba Thieba nommé au poste de Premier ministre". RFI (in French). 2016-01-07. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ NANA, Ali (2016-07-07). "Transports et développement : Le Burkina Faso signe deux accords". Burkina24.com - Actualité du Burkina Faso 24h/24 (in French). Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ LEPAYS, Editions (2016-08-16). "ROUTE DJIBO-KONGOUSSI : Les travaux de construction lancés par le Premier ministre". Editions Le Pays (in French). Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ Faso, L'economiste du (2017-01-23). "Infrastructures: 2016, priorité aux routes". Journal L'Economiste du Faso (in French). Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ Rédaction, La (2018-11-15). "Burkina Faso : le pays des hommes intègres a inauguré son plus grand échangeur". L-FRII (in French). Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ Powelton, Frédéric (2019-03-22). "Burkina: aménagement routier". Sahel Intelligence (in French). Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ a b Coulibaly, Nadoun (December 14, 2021). "Burkina Faso : un gouvernement resserré après le départ de plusieurs caciques". Jeune Afrique. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ "Custom Report Excerpts". US Department of State. Retrieved April 1, 2024.