EBOMAF GROUP: NEW YEAR 2015 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT-DIRECTOR GENERAL, MAHAMADOU BONKOUNGOU

The year 2014 has just been set to oblivion with its joys and sorrows. On behalf of all my collaborators and in my own name, receive here with your families and loved ones my New Year's greetings of Health, Peace and Happiness. That 2015 is better in all respects than 2014. At its level, each of us had to appreciate the individual and collective impact of the three hundred and sixty-five (365) days spent. As far as the EBOMAF Group is concerned, last year there were intense moments of consolidation and strengthening of its activities. Despite the trials that have stifled its evolution here and there, the achievements have been preserved and performances are welcome. Together, we continue to write the most beautiful pages of entrepreneurship on the African continent.

At the time of the review, we can rightly welcome the growth and expansion of our Group in all sectors in general and in the construction sector in particular. The adventure continues in Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin and Guinea-Conakry. In addition to the fact that 2014 has dedicated our breakthrough in this last country, named‘African Water Castle'; We had more marked our position as leaders in the countries where we are already present. The past year saw the opening of new yards and the award of new contracts. Similarly, the conquest of other horizons promises to be under good auspices. This saga is to be put to work by all the workers who have shown self-denial and ardour.

The ever-renewed confidence of decision-makers, donors and various partners is a testament to the fulfilment of our commitments and our never-equalled know-how, sustained by our long experience. A constant concern for quality guides our achievements and maintains our culture of excellence. Our expertise blew its twenty-five (25) candles in 2014. On 6 September 1989Company Bonkoungou Mahamadou & Fils(EBOMAF) started its activities in Dédougou in Public Works and Real Estate, affirming its brilliant presence in the Burkinabe business world.

The celebration of this silver jubilee, on the sidelines of the commemoration of December 11 in the city of Bankuy, is a stop full of emotion and teachings during which the eloquent journey of EBOMAF must lead each other to feel legitimate satisfaction and pride. The theme,"1989-2014: 25 years of EBOMAF, a quarter of a century serving Africa",reflects my determination to contribute to the genuine economic independence of the continent and to participate in the progress of its respective countries. While it is true that EBOMAF is the result of the idea, conviction, audacity and commitment of the man I am, his ascension illustrates the construction of a joint work that brought together women and men driven by a fierce will to succeed. To all, I take this opportunity to renew my gratitude. May everyone find it there, the expression of my gratitude for it.

The year 2015, which is growing its first days, will be full of challenges. For our part, it will be a matter of strengthening our leadership position on all fronts. We have a reputation that no one can ignore today. As in previous years, I will spare no effort to make available to all employees the financial, material and technical resources necessary for their development in their respective tasks so that EBOMAS maintains its course of excellence in the BTP. 2015 will also see more evidence of EBOMAF's social responsibility in several areas. The notoriety acquired still deserves to be carried on unshakable bases. To do this, I call on everyone to give the best of themselves so that we can continue, through our achievements in infrastructure, to draw together the paths of an Africa that innovates, develops and wins.

Thank you!

Mahamadou BONKOUNGOU,

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the EBOMAF Group