Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports Sidi Mohamed AlMahmoud inspected accommodation sites and the Maison de la Jeunesse et de la Culture (MJC) Albarka Tchibaoua in Tahoua on 24 October 2026. The official visit served to evaluate the readiness of infrastructure ahead of upcoming cultural programming in the region.
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports, Sidi Mohamed AlMahmoud, visited accommodation sites and the MJC Albarka Tchibaoua on October 24, 2026. This visit was conducted in the presence of the Governor of the Tahoua Region, Colonel-Major Souleymane Amadou Moussa. The primary objective of the delegation was to perform a full assessment of the physical assets that will support the upcoming cultural activities. By reviewing the state of these facilities, the Minister aimed to verify that all logistical arrangements align with the standards required for hosting a national event of this magnitude.
Maison de la Jeunesse et de la Culture (MJC) Albarka Tchibaoua serves as the primary venue designated to host the festivities for the 13th edition of the Prix Dan Gourmou. Organizers selected the site to accommodate the scale of the event, which draws participants for the annual cultural competition. The MJC Albarka Tchibaoua is designated to host the festivities for the 13th edition of the Prix Dan Gourmou. This specific facility was chosen due to its capacity to house the various performances and gatherings that characterize the competition. The infrastructure at this site is intended to provide a functional space for both the artists and the attendees participating in the 13th edition of the Prix Dan Gourmou.
Colonel-Major Souleymane Amadou Moussa, Governor of the Tahoua Region, accompanied the Minister throughout the inspection of the facilities. The local authorities reviewed the current state of the lodging and event spaces to ensure compliance with the requirements for the 13th edition of the Prix Dan Gourmou. During the walkthrough, the officials examined the structural integrity and the amenities available at the accommodation sites. The focus remained on verifying that the lodging capacity is sufficient for the influx of people expected during the 13th edition of the Prix Dan Gourmou.
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports, Sidi Mohamed AlMahmoud, and the Governor of the Tahoua Region, Colonel-Major Souleymane Amadou Moussa, held discussions regarding the final preparations for the event. The inspection of the MJC Albarka Tchibaoua included a review of the stage arrangements and the technical equipment necessary for the cultural program. The visit concluded with an assessment of the site's readiness to serve as the central hub for the 13th edition of the Prix Dan Gourmou. All parties involved focused on the logistical coordination required to finalize the hosting preparations in Tahoua.
