Burkina Faso: Free transport for wards of the Nation, a concrete act of solidarity and renewal
As Burkina Faso continues its march toward consolidating national cohesion and strengthening the social fabric, the recent decision by the Ouagadougou Public Transport Company (SOTRACO) to grant completely free transport to the Wards of the Nation (Pupilles de la Nation) is a powerful act that embodies the policy of refoundation and proximity championed by Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
Beyond its practical aspect, this initiative illustrates the authorities’ will to translate public policies into concrete actions serving vulnerable populations.
The stake is not merely social; it is about reinforcing the bond between the State and its citizens by recognizing the sacrifice of families who have lost a loved one in the context of national defense and the fight against terrorism.
This measure, embedded in public transport policy, turns legislation into a tangible gesture, demonstrating that public action can be both pragmatic and profoundly human.
Free transport is not a simple perk; it becomes a symbol of recognition, a mark of national solidarity, and an instrument of social refoundation.
From a strategic viewpoint, this measure strengthens the State’s credibility in protecting vulnerable populations.
It also mobilizes field actors drivers, controllers, network managers around a collective mission that transcends mere service provision.
The internal and external communication of this policy, by highlighting the role of the wards of the Nation and society’s duty of support, helps create a positive civic dynamic.
Every bus that freely welcomes a beneficiary becomes a vector of solidarity and a testament to the national commitment to social justice.
This initiative is part of a broader perspective of national refoundation. It illustrates how targeted, concrete, and well-implemented measures can strengthen social cohesion, reaffirm the values of solidarity, and transform legislative frameworks into lived experiences for citizens.
Therefore, free transport for the wards of the Nation transcends its practical dimension; it is a symbol of a State that acts, that recognizes merit and sacrifice, and that mobilizes all actors toward building a more just and inclusive society.
Cédric KABORE
