Senegalese football star Sadio Mané has launched a $20.4 million agro‑industrial project in his native village of Bambali, aimed at expanding mango processing and generating employment opportunities for local residents.
The new facility will focus on turning locally grown mangoes into a range of processed products, adding value to the region’s agricultural output and helping to diversify the rural economy.
Mané, who rose to international fame playing for clubs such as Liverpool and Bayern Munich, has turned his attention to community development, investing in a sector that is already important to Senegal’s food‑security and export strategy.
The initiative comes as Senegal seeks to boost agro‑processing capacity across the country, a move that policymakers say can increase farmer incomes and reduce reliance on raw‑commodity exports.
While exact employment figures have not been disclosed, the project is expected to create a significant number of jobs in Bambali and surrounding areas, contributing to the village’s economic growth.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>