On October 8, 2026, General Balla Samoura, High Commander of the Guinean Gendarmerie and Director of Military Justice, addressed a gathering of high-ranking officials and gendarmerie officer trainees. The meeting aimed to present and popularize the Simandou 2040 program, focusing on governance and sovereignty aspects. This initiative is part of a broader effort to disseminate information about the program. The event was held to ensure the gendarmerie's full involvement in implementing the program.
The Simandou 2040 program is a long-term development plan for Guinea, with four main components: a railway, a deep-water port, a steel plant, and mining operations. Ibrahima Abé Diallo, General Administrator of the ACGP, highlighted these components as the foundation of the program. The program aims to drive sustainable and responsible development in Guinea over the next 15 years. Its success is crucial for the country's economic growth and prosperity.
Maimouna Diakhaby, a strategic advisor on economic growth and development at the Presidency of the Republic, emphasized the need to distribute the benefits of the Simandou project and other natural resources across the entire country. She stated that the project's primary objective is to ensure that all Guineans benefit from these resources, not just those in specific regions. This approach is essential for promoting national unity and equitable development.
Lieutenant Djenab Bah, representing the gendarmerie officer trainees, welcomed the sensitization initiative. She acknowledged the critical role that defense and security forces play in implementing and executing the Simandou 2040 program. The program's goal is to build a prosperous and equitable Guinea by transforming the country's natural resources into development opportunities for all citizens.
General Balla Samoura reaffirmed the gendarmerie's commitment to supporting the Simandou 2040 program. He assured the Strategic Committee that the gendarmerie would remain mobilized and engaged to facilitate the program's implementation. This includes securing installations, workers, and local populations. The gendarmerie's involvement is crucial for the program's success.
The gendarmerie's role in the Simandou program extends beyond traditional security provision. General Balla Samoura emphasized that the institution is a genuine stakeholder in the program. He praised President of the Republic for recognizing the gendarmerie's importance in the project's success. This vision has enabled the gendarmerie to play a more significant role in the program.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to collaboration between the gendarmerie and the Strategic Committee. The gendarmerie's involvement will ensure the secure implementation of the Simandou 2040 program. Key stakeholders, including government officials, gendarmerie officers, and local communities, will work together to achieve the program's objectives and promote sustainable development in Guinea.
Key points
- General Balla Samoura reaffirms gendarmerie's commitment to Simandou 2040 program
- Simandou 2040 program aims to drive sustainable development in Guinea
- Gendarmerie's role extends beyond security provision to active participation in the program
