Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued a stark warning regarding the deteriorating condition of numerous commercial infrastructures across Sénégal, many of which date back to the 1970s.
During his address, the head of government highlighted significant safety hazards prevalent in these trading areas, pointing out that from 2013 to 2024, a staggering fifty-three markets nationwide experienced devastating fires.
Confronting this alarming reality, Ousmane Sonko introduced the Programme for Market Modernization and Management (PROMOGEM). Its strategic plan for 2025-2029 outlines the comprehensive restructuring of 528 current markets and the establishment of 67 brand-new, modern commercial hubs.
The Prime Minister further advocated for an institutional overhaul of PROMOGEM, aiming to bolster its administrative and financial independence. To support this ambitious undertaking, a substantial budget of 57.5 billion CFA francs has been allocated over four years, integrated into the State’s Public Investment Plan.
According to the government leader, the ultimate goal is to establish a sophisticated network of markets spanning the entire national territory, managed through a stringent framework that brings together local authorities and the domestic private sector.
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