Written by: Qusay Ahmed

On a field visit to Bobo-Dioulasso, the Minister of Digital Transition, Post and Electronic Communications of the Government of Burkina Faso, Aminata Zerbo Español, conducted an inspection tour on Saturday, April 18, 2026, to check on the conditions of the new recruits in her ministry, who are undergoing a training program within the Armed Forces Training Group GIFA, at the Wizen Coulibaly camp.

The minister was accompanied during the visit by Lieutenant Colonel Lassani Bourgo, commander of the Second Military Region, where together they reviewed the level of progress made by these young IT specialists within the framework of the National Immersion Program.

Digital recruiters receive training

This visit comes in the context of following up on the digitization projects implemented by the government, strengthening the infrastructure of the communications sector, in addition to reviewing the reality of the ongoing workshops, evaluating the real estate assets belonging to the ministry, as well as learning about the conditions of training and qualifying new recruits.

During her visit to the Wizen Coulibaly training camp, the minister observed a clear change in the behavior and performance of the recruits after more than a month of training, emphasizing that this experience is not limited to the technical aspects but extends to character building and discipline. She said, "We wanted to make this visit to witness the transformation taking place in each one of them." .

Zerbo Sabani revealed that during 2025, 169 IT specialists were recruited to support the public administration in Burkina Faso, in addition to the selection of another 80 to join a specialized program called Elite IT, which aims to prepare highly qualified personnel in the fields of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

She emphasized that these competencies are poised to play a pivotal role in implementing the government’s ambitious digital transformation strategy, noting that the national immersion phase within GIFA represents a crucial step before commencing their official duties, as it provides an instilling of the values of discipline, a sense of responsibility, and national commitment.

She added: “We found disciplined, determined and committed young people, with a growing awareness of the challenges facing our country,” expressing her satisfaction with the level of seriousness and engagement shown by the recruits.

The training program is not limited to military aspects only, as participants also receive lectures on the history of Burkina Faso, geopolitics, and current challenges, in a step aimed at strengthening national sentiment and consolidating the concept of sovereignty among these young cadres.