The governor of the Northern region, Issouf Ouédraogo, visited, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, processing companies in Ouahigouya, in order to get a feel for local realities.
The delegation led by the governor of the Northern region, Issouf Ouédraogo, visited on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
The visit began at the production unit of the Sidlawendé group and the Nerwaya processing cooperative in sector 1, before heading to the Basnéré processing unit of the Naam groups in sector 4 of Ouahigouya.
At each stage, the governor assessed the actions carried out by these processing companies and spoke with the production and management teams.
Issouf Ouédraogo, encouraged them to persevere in this option and reassured them of the administration’s support.
The delegation was amazed by the achievements of the processing companies.
The Sidlawendé processing unit of Bibata Ouédraogo, a pioneer in agri-food processing in Ouahigouya, markets certified products, including Vitacerea infant flour.
The company also exce
ls in the transformation of potatoes, cowpeas and cowpeas into biscuits and cakes which are sold in supermarkets in Ouahigouya and in the interior of the country.
Mrs. Ouédraogo manages to export her products outside the country.
With partners, Bibata Ouédraogo also operates a cooperative which also deals in agri-food processing.
Through the guided tour of the projects, the guests of the day discovered the potential of the region in terms of processing local products.
The Basnéré center also caught the attention of visitors.
A workshop for mechanics, weaving, saponification and agri-food, Irma Sawadogo’s works also demonstrate a mastery of production techniques.
The regional authority and members of its delegation were given access to the shopping areas of these organizations where customers can stock up on products.
The outing is part of the celebration of the 5th edition of the ‘month of consuming local’ in the region.
In order to promote goods and services entirely produced in the UEMOA member stat
es, the ministers responsible for Trade have decided to organize the annual month of October as “Consuming Locally Month” in the member states.
It was in 2019 that the ‘Local Consumption Month’ was established to promote small and medium-sized enterprises which are the driving force behind the economic development of the UEMOA region.
These companies contribute to creating wealth but also to creating jobs for women and young people.
Source: Burkina Information Agency