PARTICIPATION OF MINRESI IN THE FIRST INTERNATION EXHIBITION OF NORTHERN AGRO-PASTORAL INDUSTRIES AND TECHNIQUES

The Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation actively took part in the first edition of the first International Exhibition of Northern Agro-pastoral Industries and Techniques (SIAGROS), which held from 10 to 16 June 2024 in Garoua.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (MINADER), Gabriel MBAIROBÉ, representing the Head of State H.E Paul Biya, officially launch the International Exhibition of Northern Agro-pastoral Industries and Techniques (SIAGROS) in RoumdeAdja Stadium in Garoua. He was accompanied by the Minister of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries (MINEPIA), Dr TAÏGA, the Governor of the Northern Region, Jean ABATE EDI’I, the President of the Northern Regional Council, Oumarou OUSMANOU, the Mayor of the city of Garoua, Goura BELADJI, as well as many other officials and elites. Also present was the Head of the Northern Regional Centre for Research and Innovation, Dr AMINA ABOUBACAR, representing the Minister of Scientific Research and Innovation Dr Madeleine,   TCHUINTE who was unavoidably absent.

SIAGROS aims to boost the agro-industrial sector and increase the visibility of the Chamber of Commerce in the North Region. It is worth mentioning that of the 142 exhibitors from across the country and African sub-region, researchers from the Agricultural Research Institute for Development (IRAD) stood out from all the rest. They were led by the Director General of IRAD, Dr Noé WOIN.

In addition to exhibitions, MINRESI also moderated discussions held on the importance of meeting standards and certification schemes for Made in Cameroon products. Similarly, IRAD’s CEO was part of the Ministers’ discussion panel on the Government’s agricultural policies, alongside MINADER and MINEPIA Ministers.

MINRESI won the 1st Special Prize for Research and Innovation, awarded to an IRAD researcher.

Translated by Celtrad/MINRESI