K©n©dougou: The Minister of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts, Serge Gnaniodem Poda, visited three agri-food companies in the city of Orodara on Friday, February 20, 2026. The purpose of this visit was to observe firsthand the realities faced by these businesses.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the visit began at the Faso Yaar site, followed by stops at the K©n©dougou Agricultural Cooperative (COOPAKE), Dafani SA, and Presta Sud Babali, which specialize in processing tropical products and producing soft drinks and mineral water.

These visits are part of the government's policy to support the local private sector, which is seen as a driver of job creation and economic growth in the region. Minister Poda engaged with top managers and staff at each location, emphasizing the government's commitment to bolstering local industry.

At Dafani SA, the minister highlighted the company's role as a successful example of local tropical product processing. He discussed the potential for departmental support to enhance the company's operations and professionalize its activities further. The minister noted Dafani SA's contribution to the economic development of the Guiriko region and K©n©dougou province.

During his visit to Presta Sud Babali, Minister Poda praised the company for its impact on the local economy and job creation. He assured the staff of his department's ongoing support and acknowledged the company's economic contributions. The President and CEO of Presta Sud Babali, Mahamadou Barry, expressed gratitude for the minister's visit and advocated for enhanced vocational training in the industrial sector.

Bonaventure Traor©, chairman of the board of directors of Dafani SA, appreciated the minister's visit, noting its positive impact on the company's profile and production efforts. Minister Poda concluded his visit by signing the guestbook at Babali, reinforcing the government's commitment to local industrial development.