This Tuesday, January 14, the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Dr. Serigne Gueye Diop, hosted an audience with the National Federation of Bakers of Senegal. This strategic meeting made it possible to address several major issues linked to the bakery sector, with the aim of establishing a dynamic of regulation and sustainable sanitation.
During these discussions, the structural and economic difficulties facing the sector were examined at length. Among the issues discussed were the rise in production costs, regulatory constraints, and the need to modernize professional practices. The two parties also discussed the importance of effective regulations to govern the activities of the sector and guarantee its viability. This meeting resulted in significant agreements, demonstrating the common desire to provide concrete solutions to the problems raised. These agreements aim to strengthen the competitiveness of bakers while respecting quality and food safety standards. The discussions also focused on the overall environment of the bakery sector and its role in achieving food sovereignty in Senegal. The Minister stressed the importance of developing local resources, particularly local cereals, to reduce dependence on imports and encourage sustainable national production. At the end of this hearing, the members of the National Federation of Bakers, represented by their president, Amadou Gaye, declared themselves satisfied and optimistic about the future of the sector. They welcomed the attentive listening and firm commitment of the Minister, who reaffirmed his determination to further support stakeholders in the sector. For bakers, this meeting marks a decisive turning point and opens the way to lasting collaboration with public authorities. The common objective is clear: to build a successful bakery sector, capable of contributing to the emergence of a sovereign and prosperous Senegal.
This initiative, which is part of a global vision of economic and social development, constitutes an important step in the promotion of a strategic sector for food and the national economy.
