Sector 25 of Bobo-Dioulasso in district 5 has a new market. Its inauguration took place on November 2, 2023, under the patronage of Dr Aboubakar Nacanabo, minister in charge of the economy and the presidency of Adama Bidiga, High Commissioner of Houet also PDS of the commune of Bobo.
Go to market without having to deal with mud or dust and allow traders, especially retailers, to operate in better conditions and offer healthy products to users. These are, among others, the reasons which justify the construction of this market in sector 25, in district 5 of Bobo. It is the result of a public-private partnership with the Burkimbi Construction business group and its financial partner Coris Bank International, which, in the name of this public-private partnership, will operate it for 5 five years, before handing it over to the municipality. .
Description of the market
Built on an area of 18,539 m2, the market in sector 25 of Bobo cost the sum of 3 billion 99 million 873 thousand 86 FCFA. It contains a total of 1591 locations including 566 type 1 shops, 428 type 2 shops, 112 type 3 shops, 372 display sheds, 6 fish sheds and 7 meat areas. There is also an administration room, 2 motorcycle parking lots, 2 water towers, 3 toilet blocks including 36 toilets and 4 showers. As far as the shops are concerned, everything has already been allocated, Etienne Bako, president of the special delegation for district 5, tells us. He even adds that this was the starting condition because it was necessary to break away a little from the traditional practices. Which consists of building the infrastructure and then appealing to traders to subscribe. Here, it was necessary to generate interest among economic players. They joined and this was one of the motivating factors for the company and the bank to finance the construction of the infrastructure.
Satisfaction of traders
The traders of sector 25, through their representative, say they are happy with the construction of such an infrastructure intended for them, while urging each trader and user of this market to take care of it. For them, it is an opportunity to thank and congratulate all the people who contributed to the realization of this project.
“A real gem” for traders
For Aboubakar Nacanabo, minister in charge of the economy and patron of the ceremony, this market is a “real gem because when we observe we are satisfied with the quality of the work carried out. » He adds that this is a good example of a public-private partnership to be duplicated because it will allow the populations to have their market. Here, it is a good example of endogenous development because ultimately it is the exploitation of the market which will make it possible to reimburse the amount which has been invested. Which means that each merchant will contribute to the financing of this gem. All those involved in bringing this project to fruition are to be congratulated, he said.
An adequate framework for the exercise of economic activities
This market is important in view of its standing. And beyond that, it is an adequate framework for the exercise of economic activities, an economic lung for the city of Bobo, according to Etienne Bako. Its aim is to boost economic activities and enable players in the field to do good business. Note that at this ceremony were present the governor of Hauts-Bassins, Mariama Konaté/Gnanou, the customary authorities of the region, the former president of the Regional Council, Célestin Koussoubé, the former mayor of district 5, Christophe Sanon and several other former district mayors of the commune of Bobo.
Abdoul-Karim Etienne SANON
