Romuald Nikiema

Romuald Nikiema

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Lieutenant-Colonel Romuald Nikiema is the director of the regional directorate of waters and forests in the former Eastern region of Burkina Faso. He has been instrumental in the national reforestation initiative known as 'L’Heure patriotique pour reverdir le Faso', which aims to enhance urban greenery and combat environmental degradation. Nikiema has overseen significant tree planting campaigns, with a notable achievement of over 900,000 trees planted in 2025, boasting an impressive survival rate of over 85% one year later. His leadership emphasizes community involvement in environmental stewardship.

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Romuald Nikiema is the regional director of waters and forests who emphasized the importance of planting local species.

Journée nationale de l’Arbre: 800 000 arbres plantés dans les régions du Goulmou, de la Sirba et de la Tapoa
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-06-22
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Romuald Nikiema is the lieutenant-colonel of the waters and forests who oversaw the reforestation efforts in Fada N’Gourma.

Reverdissement de la ville de Fada N’Gourma : Plus de 85% des plants mis en terre en 2025 ont survécu
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-06-19
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