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
PresidentRoch Kaboré
Prime MinisterPaul Kaba Thieba
Christophe Dabiré
Preceded byMoumouni Guiguemde
Succeeded byOllo Franck Kansie
Personal details
Born
Eric Wendenmenegha Bougouma

December 12, 1971
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Biography

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Bougouma 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

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  1. ^ Bougouma, Eric. "Eric Wendenmenegha Bougouma - OFFICIEL". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Burkina Faso: Paul Kaba Thieba nommé au poste de Premier ministre". RFI (in French). 2016-01-07. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Faso, L'economiste du (2017-01-23). "Infrastructures: 2016, priorité aux routes". Journal L'Economiste du Faso (in French). Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Powelton, Frédéric (2019-03-22). "Burkina: aménagement routier". Sahel Intelligence (in French). Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  8. ^ a b Coulibaly, Nadoun (December 14, 2021). "Burkina Faso : un gouvernement resserré après le départ de plusieurs caciques". Jeune Afrique. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  9. ^ "Custom Report Excerpts". US Department of State. Retrieved April 1, 2024.