Zorgho:The special municipal delegation of Zorgho held its third ordinary session of 2026, focusing on the financial situation and the prospects for increasing the municipality's own resources.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the session, chaired by Valentin Badolo on September 29 and 30, examined the state of financial decisions from 2022 to 2026. Out of 14 resolutions, 11 have been implemented, while three are pending. Strategies to enhance resource mobilization were discussed, including analyzing Zorgho's economic potential and setting up a committee to monitor resolution implementation.

The financial analysis of administrative accounts from 2019 to 2025 revealed a cumulative total of 4.9 billion FCFA, with 2.88 billion allocated for operations and 2.02 billion for investments. Forecasts for own resources were set at 1.001 billion FCFA, contrasting with actual results of 1.079 billion FCFA. Personnel costs, particularly regarding municipal police recruitment, were also a point of discussion due to financial constraints.

The 2027 budget orientation debate highlighted the need to mobilize own revenues and boost investment capacity. Under the Annual Investment Plan, sectors like education, water, sanitation, health, electricity, and governance achieved a 57.46% completion rate, with expenditures amounting to 195.5 million FCFA from a forecast of 340.4 million FCFA.

Additionally, members reviewed the management of the municipal hostel, unanimously adopting a resolution for a management contract. Other topics included school construction in Sapaga and Koulwoko with UNICEF's assistance and the Sapaga B school closure prospect.

The delegation also assessed the subdivision process in Zorgho and Sapaga and the search for sites for communal cemeteries. The need to secure municipal spaces, particularly for schools and health areas, was emphasized, showcasing the challenges of resource mobilization and decision implementation in a financially constrained environment.