Abidjan, February 10, 2026 – The Executive Secretary of the National Council for the Fight Against the High Cost of Living (CNLVC), Dr. Ranie-Didice Bah-Koné, reassured the Ivorian population this Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Abidjan-Plateau, regarding the availability and accessibility of consumer goods as the fasting periods of Lent for Christians and Ramadan for Muslims approach.
She was speaking at the weekly forum “All You Need to Know About” (TSS) of the Government Information and Communication Center (CICG), which focused on the theme: “Accessibility of Consumer Goods as Lent and Ramadan Approach.”
According to the Executive Secretary of the CNLVC (National Council for the Fight Against Corruption), as part of market monitoring, the relevant departments of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Handicrafts regularly conduct price and stock surveys of essential consumer goods. “To date, we can confirm that all essential consumer goods remain sufficiently available on the market at affordable prices,” she stated.
Dr. Ranie-Didice Bah-Koné also indicated that approximately 95% of the prices of manufactured goods subject to price controls are being respected. For essential food products, these include refined palm oil, rice, sugar, pasta, tomato paste, and milk.
Regarding non-food products, she specified that cement continues to benefit from price controls. “Since December 26, 2024, the price of reference cement 42.5 N has decreased by 7,000 FCFA per ton, from 92,000 FCFA to 85,000 FCFA per ton delivered to Abidjan,” she noted.
Regarding food products, the Executive Secretary of the CNLVC emphasized that markets are experiencing regular supply, with good availability of seasonal produce at attractive prices. “This is particularly true for plantains, eggplant, okra, tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, and cassava,” she listed.
She commended the measures taken by the Government, which have contributed to improving market supply and strengthening the transparency of distribution channels. These actions include the construction of local markets and the development of specialized and operational digital platforms.
In conclusion, Dr. Ranie-Didice Bah-Koné paid tribute to the actions of Minister Ibrahim Kalil Konaté who, upon taking office at the head of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Handicrafts, instructed the implementation of measures aimed at guaranteeing the availability and accessibility of consumer products, particularly in demand during the periods of Ramadan and Christian Lent.
