Burkina Faso : Dr Zacharia SORE installed as Secretary General of the Presidency
This Thursday afternoon, Dr. Zacharia SORE was officially installed as the Secretary-General of the Presidency of Burkina Faso, succeeding Mr. Mathias TRAORE, who is now the Secretary-General of the Government and the Council of Ministers. The installation ceremony was presided over by the Director of the President of the Transition’s Office, Captain Anderson MEDAH.
In his installation speech, the new Secretary-General expressed his willingness to serve the nation in this crucial moment in its history, marked by the fight for the restoration of territorial integrity. He praised the courage, dignity, and exemplary leadership of the Head of State, which have been a source of inspiration for his commitment to this noble mission.
« I am eager to start working because I know there is a wonderful family, a committed and determined team to support the dynamic initiated by His Excellency the President of the Transition and his team » said Dr. SORE, expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming challenges.
The incoming Secretary-General congratulated his predecessor, Mr. Mathias TRAORE, for the work done and the achievements made. He plans to use these accomplishments as a launching pad and motivational elements for the success of his mission at the helm of the Presidency of Burkina Faso.
The outgoing Secretary-General, Mathias TRAORE, called on the staff to support Dr. Zacharia SORE with loyalty and discipline, expressing his confidence in his successor’s ability to meet the upcoming challenges.
The Director of the President’s Office, Captain Anderson MEDAH, also expressed confidence in Dr. Zacharia SORE, encouraging him to tackle his new mission with determination and commitment.
Appointed in the Council of Ministers on December 20th, Dr. Zacharia SORE is a trained sociologist and a lecturer-researcher at the University Ouaga I Joseph KI-ZERBO in Ouagadougou. His appointment marks an important step in the continuity of public service at the highest level of the state.