Guiriko/faso yaar: The Minister of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts, Serge Gnaniodem PODA, conducted a field visit on Saturday, February 21, 2026, to several Faso Yaar shops in Bobo-Dioulasso, to assess the availability of consumer goods put on sale as part of the special operation initiated by the government.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the main objective of this visit was to ensure the proper functioning of the system deployed on the various sites selected for the Faso Yaar operation, as well as to verify the actual presence of the products concerned. On site, the minister and his delegation engaged with the managers of the points of sale, the agents mobilized, and the customers who came to stock up.

The Director General of Commerce, Honor© Hadi YONLI, emphasized that the visit aimed to directly verify the availability of targeted products such as sugar, soap, oil, and juices. "We have indeed found that these products were available at the various sites," he stated. Despite this confirmation, he noted some concerns had been raised, and the minister issued firm instructions for these issues to be addressed immediately.

At the various sites visited, the crowds were evident, with queues forming outside the shops as customers awaited their turn to purchase products at affordable prices. A customer, Lassina SANON, shared his thoughts, expressing that the initiative is beneficial and praising the efforts made to alleviate the high cost of living.

Following the visits to the Faso Yaar shops, the minister and his delegation proceeded to a technological training center site being constructed by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burkina Faso. The visit aimed to assess the progress of the work and discuss the prospects for extending the project.

The Director General of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burkina Faso, Seydou Kelir TOU, explained that the project's first phase involves constructing a R+3 type training center to enhance training options in the Guiriko region, while remaining open to serving other regions. A second phase is planned, which includes building a 500-seat multipurpose center with additional infrastructure for various training sectors based on economic needs.

However, after the visit, the minister gave new instructions to potentially increase the accommodation capacity to 1,500 places, indicating a significant expansion in the project's initial scope.