Ouagadougou: The Minister of Economy and Finance, Aboubakar Nacanabo, praised on Friday the remarkable performance of his department, which achieved, as of September 30, 2025, a record mobilization of financial resources of 2,414.649 billion FCFA out of a forecast of 2,295.42 billion, representing a recovery rate of 105.20%, during the first session of the Ministerial Sector Board of Directors (CASEM) of the year.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Dr. Aboubakar Nacanabo stated that this amount marks an increase of more than 420 billion FCFA compared to the same period in 2024. He attributed this success to the discipline, commitment, and sense of duty of the ministry’s agents, despite the ongoing security challenges.
In addition to this financial achievement, the Minister highlighted other results from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, including the recovery of 142.603 billion FCFA from a forecast of 150 billion under the Patriotic Support Fund, achieving a recovery rate of 95.07%.
Further accomplishments include financing promising projects amounting to 84.319 million FCFA through the AgriNova and JAAL programs, and granting investment credits to 19 large companies totaling 3.791 billion FCFA, which supports entrepreneurship and job creation.
Dr. Aboubakar Nacanabo emphasized that these results demonstrate the vitality of a resilient economic and financial administration, advancing with method, faith, and courage. He urged the directors to continue efforts to optimize the mobilization of internal resources, eliminate terrorist financing channels, and strengthen transparency and financial governance.
According to the annual work plan report as of September 30, 2025, presented by the Director General of Sector Studies and Statistics (DGESS), Aminata Bakayoko/Zoungo, the five budgetary programs of the Ministry of Economy and Finance recorded an overall physical execution rate of 71.91%, against a financial execution rate of 29.33%.
Under the theme: “The fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism in Burkina Faso: current situation and prospects,” the session was an opportunity for the Minister to reaffirm his commitment, as well as that of his colleagues, to building a sovereign, fair, and prosperous economy.