Ouagadougou: The Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Gilbert Ou©draogo, emphasized the importance of the Water Museum in advancing the country's food self-sufficiency goals during his visit to the museum on Thursday. The museum highlights indigenous practices in water management, crucial for sustainable agricultural development.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the minister's visit was part of the May 15 celebrations, a day dedicated to customs and traditions. The occasion offered an opportunity for the minister to explore the local expertise in water management. He stressed the need to harness this knowledge to further the government's objectives of achieving food self-sufficiency.

Minister Ou©draogo highlighted the essential role of water in life and development, noting President Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traor©'s commitment to reviving agricultural production through an agro-sylvo-pastoral initiative. He remarked on the necessity of developing technologies to manage and conserve water resources in Burkina Faso's Sahelian climate.

The minister expressed his intention to draw inspiration from the museum's demonstrations of traditional water management techniques for significant government projects. He praised the museum's approach to showcasing water's multifaceted roles and the resilience of the Burkinabe people.

Alassane Samoura, the museum's promoter, welcomed the ministerial visit, highlighting the resilience symbolized by the museum's exhibits. He pointed out that the museum offers insights into the diverse functions of water.

During the visit, the delegation observed various demonstrations at the museum, which included indigenous techniques for water searching, water collection, and fishing. The Water Museum, located in the Saaba municipality, spans approximately 10 hectares and features a range of traditional water-related technologies, emphasizing the link between water and community life.