The official installation ceremony for the regional bureau of the Forces Unies and the bureau of sages of the AES confederate space took place on Tuesday, September 14, in Dosso. The meeting room of the Governorate of Dosso hosted the event. M. Yacine Douka, Secretary General of the national confederate bureau, presented the delegation members and introduced the new regional confederate bureau and the bureau of sages. A bailiff officiated the installation of both the new regional confederate bureau and the bureau of sages.
Governor's Welcome and Mandate
Colonel-Major Bana Alhassane, Governor of the Dosso region, congratulated the newly installed officials, urging them to be worthy of their task. Governor Alhassane stated that "the imperialists are always there" and emphasized the duty to "brave them." Earlier in the ceremony, M. Adam Garba, Secretary General of the urban commune of Dosso, welcomed the participants, noting the importance of "élire la personne qu’il faut à la place qu’il faut" (choosing the right person for the right place). The event also featured the official decoration of members from both the Forces Unies bureau and the bureau of sages. This decoration signifies the trust placed in these individuals to represent the Dosso region and contribute to the Alliance des États du Sahel (AES).
Key Figures Outline Vision
M. Djibo Seybou Hassane, 3rd vice-president of the national coordination and a member of the delegation, expressed gratitude for the support extended during the installation. He showed the importance of collective effort in the new regional framework. M. Djibo Seybou Hassane also called for enhanced cooperation with the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) to address regional challenges. Additionally, he advocated for strengthened unity among the Alliance des États du Sahel (AES) member countries, emphasizing a shared vision for security and development. M. Allasane Sallah, speaking at the event, stated that the moment marked the culmination of "several months of hard work." This reflected the extensive preparation and coordination involved in establishing the regional bureaus in Dosso, aligning with the broader objectives of the Forces Unies and the AES confederate space.
Context and Future Cooperation
The installation ceremony gathered a diverse group of attendees, including administrative, customary, and religious authorities, alongside representatives from various civil society organizations. Delegations from Mali and Burkina Faso were also present, showing regional engagement with the initiative. M. Allasane Sallah, who serves as the president of the regional bureau of the Forces Unies of the AES confederate space, expressed his profound emotion and commitment during the event. He noted that the moment was "l’œuvre de plusieurs mois acharnés de travail" (the result of several months of hard work), reflecting the extensive preparation involved. M. Sallah affirmed his dedication to represent the region honorably, stating his intention to be "sur le volet pour représenter dignement notre région" (on the ground to represent our region with dignity). He further called upon his colleagues to demonstrate "plus de patriotisme, de dévouement, de responsabilité, de fraternité et de solidarité" (more patriotism, dedication, responsibility, fraternity, and solidarity) in their new roles.