Ouagadougou: The Minister of Trade and Handicrafts, Serge Gnaniodem Poda, officially launched on Wednesday a special operation to sell consumer goods at social prices, aiming to ease the cost of living for resilient populations. The initiative is timed with the start of the Christian Lent and the Muslim fast, allowing Burkinabe citizens to purchase essential goods at relatively low prices.According to Burkina Information Agency, the operation marks the second consecutive year of this initiative, deployed nationwide with sixty points of sale across 30 localities. A gradual expansion is planned to cover the entire territory. The launch took place at a temporary point of sale, distinct from the headquarters of the Faso Yaar company.The local population has welcomed the initiative. Mr. Ilboudo Bassirou, the first customer of Faso Yaar's special operation, described the purchasing process as simple and accessible. He stated, "You simply need to show your ID to register, choose the items and pay before being se rved. The prices are affordable. I bought sugar, oil, and juices for 28,000 CFA francs. I encourage people to support local products."Moussa Bako, the general manager of Faso Yaar, announced that a press release will soon provide details on the prices of the foodstuffs on sale, as well as the opening and closing times of the distribution point located in the Zone of Diverse Activities (ZAD).