Tenkodogo/university: A delegation from the National Office for Major Projects, led by Dr. Bruno Wendpanga Compaor©, made an unannounced visit to the construction site of the 500-seat amphitheater in Tenkodogo on Saturday. The objective was to restart the pace of work, after several months of delays.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the amphitheater, located next to the Cit© des Forces Vives in Tenkodogo, is part of the Presidential Initiative for Quality Education, aiming to enhance university infrastructure across the nation. It is one of 12 amphitheaters being constructed, with a seating capacity ranging from 500 to 2,000.
The inspection team included Dr. Dabon©, the Regional Director of Higher Education, technical advisor Ms. Ouattara, and experts Mr. Sor© and Ms. Daillo. Dr. Bruno Compaor© noted that despite reaching approximately 15% completion, the project faced delays of three to four months due to planning approval issues. He emphasized the need for accelerated work, including night shifts, to recover lost time.
Paul Diassibo Nassouri, technical director of Miloungou Construction, detailed the project’s specifications: a R+2 building with an accessible roof over an area of 3,000 m², featuring a 500-seat amphitheater, classrooms, laboratories, and tutorial rooms. The secure perimeter spans 4 hectares, and the project is now under a stricter schedule to achieve 20% monthly progress.
Ridouane Diallo, site controller, highlighted the control mission’s role in ensuring technical compliance and quality of work. With an estimated cost of 3.3 billion CFA francs, the amphitheater aims to improve educational conditions in the region and reflects the president’s dedication to advancing education.
All stakeholders, including regional authorities, construction companies, and national experts, have pledged to adhere to standards and expedite the completion of the infrastructure to benefit students in the Nakamb© region and the broader Burkinabe higher education system.