Ousmane Sonko accepted Sadio Mané’s invitation and traveled to Bambali in the Sédhiou region to attend the launch ceremony of the Senegalese striker’s agro-industrial project.
The president of the National Assembly took part in the event alongside several officials, including Trade Minister Serigne Guèye Diop. Upon arrival, he was welcomed by Sadio Mané, the promoter of the SM10 Agro project.
A CFAF 11.7 billion investment
The Bambali agro-industrial park is spearheaded by Sadio Mané and is intended to help process local agricultural products, particularly mango. According to information presented around the project, the announced investment amounts to CFAF 11.7 billion.
The laying of the foundation stone marks the official start of construction in the footballer’s native village.
A project focused on agricultural processing
The future complex is expected to strengthen mango processing and transformation capacities in the region. Promoters announce a processing capacity of 8,500 tonnes per year and the creation of more than 1,000 direct jobs, with a target of 2,500 jobs eventually.
This initiative aims to develop the valorization of local agricultural production and support economic activity in the Sédhiou region.
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