In his recent visit to Burkina Faso, Africa’s biggest YouTuber, Wode Maya, delved into the ongoing revolution under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traore.
His exploration of the country’s rapid transformation revealed incredible strides being made in infrastructure and development, much of which is directly benefiting the people of Burkina Faso.
Wode Maya, on his journey to celebrate African excellence, shared a remarkable revelation: “What is really happening in Burkina Faso is a revolution that I believe the entire continent of Africa can emulate.
When you have a leader that genuinely cares about his people, he makes sure that he delivers,” he said passionately. His words resonated with the local population and with his global audience, as they spoke of the positive changes happening under Traore’s leadership.
One of the most striking aspects Wode Maya uncovered was the state of the country’s roads. “Will you believe me if I tell you that the entire country of Burkina Faso could only boast of 3,000 kilometres of paved road from independence until now?” he asked, emphasizing the challenges the country faced for decades. Despite its wealth of natural resources, the lack of infrastructure had long hindered Burkina Faso’s growth.
His conversation with two Burkinabes further highlighted the contrast in development: “A country like Botswana could boast of 3,000 kilometres when the British left there,” Wode Maya noted.
“But the French left, a government came to power, and for over 27 years, the country could only manage a meager 3,000 kilometres of paved roads.”
However, the narrative is rapidly changing. Since Ibrahim Traore assumed leadership, Burkina Faso is undergoing a massive infrastructural overhaul. “With the coming of Traore, they are planning to pave 5,000 kilometres per year. This is insane. It’s unbelievable,” Wode Maya exclaimed.
This ambitious plan is already taking shape. “The government bought all the equipment because they no longer want any private company to be in charge of this,” Wode Maya explained.
“They are doing it themselves, building the roads with their own equipment and training their youth to operate it. It’s the people of Burkina Faso building the country for the people of this beautiful country.”
This revolutionary approach not only ensures faster development but also provides jobs and skill development for the youth.
The new generation is actively contributing to their nation’s future, operating the machines and building the infrastructure that will shape their tomorrow. Wode Maya’s visit highlighted the powerful synergy between leadership and grassroots involvement in transforming a nation.
“What’s happening in Burkina Faso is a prime example of what African countries can achieve when they take control of their development,” Wode Maya concluded.
