Sapouy:Ziro The High Commissioner of Ziro Province, Saïba Zorome, emphasized the importance of producing, processing, and consuming local products during a meeting held in Sapouy. This meeting was part of the Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation (JEPPC) initiative.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the event brought together economic operators, administrative and traditional authorities, as well as producers and processors of local products. The main objective was to promote the consumption and value of national products.

Two presentations were delivered at the meeting. Abdoulaye Kaganbega, the provincial director responsible for Communication, Culture, Arts, and Tourism, discussed the significance of consuming national products for national sovereignty and public health. He recommended overcoming cultural barriers, organizing fairs, and enhancing communication to boost awareness and appreciation of local products.

The second presentation by Comrade Souro Sanou, the provincial director of agriculture, concentrated on hygiene and food safety in food production and processing. He stressed prohibiting unsafe practices, such as the use of inappropriate chemicals in food preparation and unregistered pesticides.

High Commissioner Saïba Zorome committed to mobilizing stakeholders to increase the presence of local products in supermarkets and advocated for the creation of specialty shops for local goods. He believes this promotion will contribute to healthier diets and support local producers and processors.

Participants in the discussions voiced concerns about the production, processing, and distribution of local products. The High Commissioner encouraged forming cooperatives to ease product marketing and urged maintaining integrity and health standards in operations.

To further support local products, the High Commissioner announced the launch of a national products promotion day, set for October 16th in Sapouy, aiming to provide a platform for local goods to achieve greater visibility and integration into consumer habits.