Lo:The special delegation of the municipality of Lo convened its third ordinary session of the year, focusing on the approval of the second amending budget for 2026. This session took place on September 28 and 29, 2026, in the town hall's reception hall, under the leadership of Kassoum Koalaga, the President of the Special Delegation and Prefect of the Department.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the assembly, reported by Secretary General Samba Zana, gathered all members to evaluate the amended budget and set guidelines for the 2027 fiscal year. The primary objective was to address previous challenges and incorporate new sources of revenue. Kassoum Koalaga expressed satisfaction with the municipality's financial status, noting its growth despite economic and security challenges. He also pointed out that personnel costs remain under the regulatory limit.

Henry Damiba, representing secondary education in the special delegation, discussed the reallocation of resources, specifically the transfer of operating surpluses to investment expenditures. He highlighted the positive revenue trend over the past two years, which will facilitate the hiring of new staff while adhering to the 30% staff allocation limit.

The assembly also reviewed the execution of 2026 investments and held a Budgetary Orientation Debate to anticipate the initial 2027 budget. They emphasized the importance of tax compliance to expand the town hall's financial base.

Additional discussions included the start of the academic year on October 1, 2026, and the enforcement of helmet laws. Damiba stressed the shift from awareness to enforcement, urging compliance to ensure safety without disrupting students' access to classes.

In closing, Kassoum Koalaga encouraged the population to support communal initiatives in line with the Head of State's vision.