Sissili/governance: The special delegation of the municipality of Silly held its first ordinary session of the year this Wednesday. Under the chairmanship of the prefect, president of the special delegation (PDS), Christophe N. Bonkoungou, the members of the special delegation examined eleven major points, including the adoption of an amended budget amounting to more than 274 million FCFA.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the municipality of Silly has outlined its ambitions for the 2026 fiscal year. During this inaugural session, the delegates adopted the first amended budget of the year, which balances revenues and expenditures at 274,956,023 CFA francs. This budget adjustment aims to finance a series of projects designed to improve the daily lives of residents and the operational capacity of the municipal administration.
Among the priorities identified are the construction of an annex to the town hall, the installation of solar lighting, the renovation of the municipal inn, and the purchase of desks and benches for the schools. Particular emphasis was placed on basic social services, with the announcement of the repair of the municipal ambulance, which has been out of service since February 2025.
For some members of the special delegation, these investments are crucial. "The vote on this amended budget is an act of responsibility. The priority given to repairing the ambulance and equipping our schools shows that we are listening to the urgent needs of our fellow citizens," a delegate confided on the sidelines of the proceedings.
The chairman of the special delegation, Christophe N. Bonkoungou, took advantage of this platform to challenge the delegates on the need to increase the municipality's own resources. 'Silly's potential is real, but it requires action on the ground. I call on everyone to be fully involved in revenue mobilization, particularly through the implementation of the resolutions concerning aggregates, mills, firearms, and the registration of carts and tricycles,' he emphasized.
The PDS also firmly reiterated that Silly remains a no-go zone for charcoal production, urging members of the special delegation to ensure compliance with this environmental measure. On the commercial front, the session formalized the revitalization of the livestock market management committee and the imminent clearing of the market area, which is currently occupied illegally.
One of the highlights of this session was the presentation by a delegation from the regional directorate of Energy, Mines and Quarries, led by Eric Bere. Discussions focused on formalizing artisanal mining sites, particularly those of Sao-Lama and Kalao. "Our goal is to encourage gold miners to organize themselves into cooperatives for better technical and safety support," the regional director explained to the delegates.
A member of the special delegation shared this view, stating: "If we succeed in regulating these sites, not only will we protect the environment, but the municipality will also benefit from more transparent economic spin-offs."
Before adjourning the session, the special delegation adopted several agreements with media outlets to ensure better visibility for the development actions undertaken by the municipality.