The Société Nouvelle Huilerie et Savonnerie (SN-Citec) organized an accountability day on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. These days are part of the implementation of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy. The event, chaired by the General Director, Ibrahim Traoré, was held in the presence of the members of the Steering Committee.
SN-Citec specializes in cotton seed processing. In addition to the cake, he provides quality soap and oil to consumers, which meet national and international standards. Which has also allowed the company to collect several awards from a quality point of view at a national level during the year 2024. This is the Gold Standard award of Burkinabè industry, the Diamond Award of the Burkinabè Quality Award, the Special Award from the Minister in charge of Industry and Commerce that rewards innovation and leadership, the Special Award of the Minister in charge of the Environment that rewards companies that respecting sustainable development in the business sector. And SN-Citec has a treatment plant for all waste water from its factory that is treated and returned to the ONEA treatment plant in Dogona in Bobo-Dioulasso. This waste water treatment plant costs on average more than 200 million to SN Citec in terms of annual costs.
Product quality and management
These awards, in the opinion of the Director of Human Resources and Administrative Affairs, Assita Zeaba/Koné, recognize the creation of the company’s products but also its leadership. This day was also an opportunity for SN-Citec to present the various awards and honors it received in 2024 to employees, but also an opportunity for it to strengthen its internal transparency pillars. For the General Director of SN-Citec, Ibrahim Traoré, it is due to his responsibilities towards the employees that the management considered it normal to talk to them about the main activities of the company, the main achievements and visions with the maintenance goal. a strong and necessary movement for historical results. In his speech, he highlighted the company’s achievements and highlighted in particular the social record, the strategic investments made, and the stability of SN-Citec despite economic challenges. Among the main activities, crushing was diversified into other oilseed products, such as soybeans. This initiative made it possible to guarantee the continuity of operations and maintain strong commercial dynamics. This made it possible to promote the company’s activities and strengthen the teams’ capabilities. “Today, soy products are performing well beyond our expectations, as they are already integrated into consumer eating habits,” said Managing Director Ibrahim Traoré. In terms of investments, SN-Citec has acquired new boilers to increase the production capacity of household soap, new bottling lines. So far, all of the company’s products have been sold. These are 20 liter drums, boxes of household soap, tons of co-products (livestock feed and cotton seed feed, soybean feed).
According to Yacouba Warma, Commercial Director of SN-Citec, in terms of refined cotton oil, 208,580 20-liter cans, 113,154 4 × 5-liter packs, 6,868 tons of livestock feed and 12,068 tons of cotton seed cakes were sold. In addition, 29,461 cans of 20 liters of refined soybean oil, 25,567 packages of 4 × 5 liters and 5,957 tons of soybean meal were sold during the past campaign.
“Duties have been increased to 98%”
. “SN-Citec is doing well, because the main challenges we faced, the responsibilities that the teams had, were fulfilled to the extent of 98%. From 2020 to now, we have gone from one processed raw material to three processed raw materials. Which is proof of the patience and the employees of the entire company in finding innovative solutions to continue to maintain the installations of this important machine in the industrial face of the country,” said the Senior – director confirms more.
In turn, each Director presented the results of their department’s activities for the past year, as well as the strategic expectations for 2025. We note from all perspectives a satisfactory result. The numerous investments made as well as the innovations made have placed SN-Citec at the top of the list of quality, innovation and leadership in Burkina Faso. This is very satisfying to the employees and especially to the Director General Ibrahim Traoré, who is thus honoring one of his promises when he took office on August 18, 2020. This to reassure all partners who are users, distributors, suppliers, financial partners and the Burkinabe public that SN-Citec will continue to be the pioneer and leader of the Burkinabe industry. in terms of the quality of its products and its leadership in the oilseed sector.
Ousmane TRAORE
**How does SN-Citec ensure that its commitment to corporate social responsibility translates into tangible benefits for local communities, specifically addressing issues like employment opportunities and environmental impact?**
## World Today News: Interview with SN-Citec Leadership
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we’re joined by **Ibrahim Traoré, General Director of SN-Citec**, and **Assita Zeaba/Koné, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Affairs**, to discuss SN-Citec’s recent accountability day and the company’s achievements throughout 2024.
**Section 1: Corporate Social Responsibility and Transparency**
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Traoré, SN-Citec’s accountability day seems deeply rooted in the company’s CSR policy. Could you elaborate on the importance of transparency for SN-Citec and how these events contribute to building trust with employees and the wider community?
* **Interviewer:** Ms. Zeaba/Koné, the article mentions that SN-Citec’s investment in wastewater treatment costs over 200 million CFA francs annually. How do social and environmental considerations factor into SN-Citec’s decision-making process, considering the significant financial commitment involved?
**Section 2: Achieving Excellence through Quality and Innovation**
* **Interviewer:** SN-Citec has received numerous awards for quality this year, including the Gold Standard Award and the Diamond Award. What specific strategies has SN-Citec implemented to ensure consistent product quality and adherence to national and international standards?
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Traoré, the article highlights the diversification of SN-Citec’s crushing operations to include soybeans. What prompted this expansion, and how has it contributed to SN-Citec’s resilience in the face of economic challenges?
* **Interviewer:** Ms. Zeaba/Koné, with the success of soybean products, how does SN-Citec plan to balance tradition with innovation moving forward?
**Section 3: Looking Towards the Future**
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Traoré, you mentioned that SN-Citec has achieved 98% of its planned responsibilities for the year. What are some of the key challenges SN-Citec anticipates facing in 2025, and how will the company leverage its achievements to address them?
* **Interviewer:** With continued investment in infrastructure and expansion into new product lines, what is SN-Citec’s vision for its role in the Burkinabé industry in the long term?
* **Interviewer:** Ms. Zeaba/Koné, what message does SN-Citec want to convey to its employees, partners, and the Burkinabé public about the company’s commitment to excellence and its contribution to the nation’s economic development?
**Conclusion:**
Thank you both for providing such insightful perspectives on SN-Citec’s journey and future aspirations. We wish SN-Citec continued success in its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable growth.
This interview structure allows for a balanced and insightful discussion, encouraging both guests to share their expertise and perspectives on key topics. The open-ended questions aim to promote deeper analysis and exploration of SN-Citec’s achievements and future strategies.
