Burkina Faso minister impressed by Ghanaian crafts ahead of Ghana Day at SIAO 2026
Burkina Faso’s Minister for Industry, Commerce and Crafts, Serge Gnaidem Poda, has praised the quality and diversity of Ghanaian artefacts and crafts on display at the 18th International Arts and Handicraft Trade Show of Ouagadougou (SIAO 2026).
Burkina Faso's Industry, Commerce and Crafts Minister, Serge Gnaidem Poda, commended the caliber and assortment of Ghanaian art pieces and handiworks exhibited at the 18th International Arts and Handicraft Trade Show of Ouagadougou (SIAO 2026). The minister observed this during a visit to the Ghana Village Pavilion on Monday, November 2, 2026, prior to the Ghana Day festivities slated for the following day.
He was in the company of his ministry's officials and traditional leaders, and was welcomed by Ghana's Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Kenneth Akibate. Akibate emphasized the importance of Ghana's involvement in the global exhibition.
Poda was visibly impressed by the ingenuity, skill, and variety of the items showcased, stating that they embodied Ghana's rich cultural legacy and the talent of its artisans. Earlier, it was reported that Ghana's Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, had urged participants and attendees at SIAO 2026 to visit the Ghana Village Pavilion and immerse themselves in the country's cultural identity through its traditional crafts and artifacts.
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