Eric Bougouma
Burkinabe politician (born 1971)
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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.
Christophe Dabiré
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 |
Biography
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 submitted his resignation 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]