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Published on 2024-04-12 16:28:27
Burkina Faso: Farmer Donates 1000 Baobab Plants to Government
Ouagadougou, April 9, 2024 – Salifou Ouédraogo, a farmer and promoter of a Baobab orchard with 35,000 planted trees, handed over 1000 Baobab plants to the government as a gesture of his patriotic commitment to creating a green Burkina Faso.
“I am pleased with the establishment of patriotic commitment days. I am especially happy about the reforestation decreed by the government on this occasion. I have handed over 1000 Baobab plants to encourage the government in this initiative,” said environmental advocate Salifou Ouédraogo.
He made these remarks on Tuesday in Ouagadougou at the conclusion of the patriotic commitment days and civic participation activities.
According to Mr. Ouédraogo, the government’s call for tree planting will help contribute to a green Burkina Faso, ensuring food self-sufficiency for future generations.
El Hadj Salifou Ouédraogo is a farmer who cultivates nearly 100 hectares of Baobab trees in Burkina Faso. With a total of 35,000 planted Baobab trees, he has dedicated 56 years of effort and perseverance to this cause.
Salifou Ouédraogo is also the recipient of the Gold Kuuri for the environment at the 7th edition of the International Agriculture and Livestock Fair (SIAEL).
This initiative highlights the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture in Burkina Faso, demonstrating the significant contributions that individuals like Salifou Ouédraogo are making to create a more environmentally friendly and prosperous future for the country.
By honoring his civic duty with this generous donation of Baobab plants, Salifou Ouédraogo sets an example for others to follow in working towards a greener and more sustainable Burkina Faso for generations to come.
{Translated from French}
Read the original article(French) on Agence d’Information du Burkina
