Burkina Faso builds Bokapro dam to boost farming and fish production

Ismaël Sombié, the Minister of State for Agriculture, Water, Animal Resources and Fisheries, visited the Pô area in the Nazinon region of Burkina Faso to inspect the Bokapro dam.

The minister monitored the progress of agricultural land development to ensure the site is ready for production during the dry season. The Office national des barrages et des aménagements hydro-agricoles completed the dam construction in eight months.

Since the dam filled with water in July 2026, the site has become a hub for farming and fish farming. The project covers 18 hectares and provides water for more than 140 producers who will grow vegetables and potatoes. This irrigation system allows the community to achieve three production cycles every year. The site also supports fish farming using floating cages. Sombié previously oversaw the stocking of these cages with tilapia and pangasius fish.

The government aims to use these hydraulic infrastructures to protect local production from climate fluctuations and stimulate the regional economy.