Namentenga: The solemn flag-raising ceremony was held on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Boulsa, presided over by the High Commissioner of Namentenga Province, Adama Conseiga, in the presence of various dignitaries. Discussions focused on the benefits of the tax clearance certificate, presented as an essential document certifying that a citizen is up-to-date with their tax and administrative obligations.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the provincial director of taxes, Dieudonne Lankoande, explained that the tax clearance certificate is an essential condition for benefiting from certain administrative and professional advantages. Mr. Lankoande stated that this document makes one eligible for an appointment, the awarding of an official decoration, or the awarding of a public contract. He specified that it certifies the regular payment of the main taxes, including the motor vehicle tax, the residence tax, the firearms tax, and taxes related to commercial activities.
'These taxes are payable annually and renewed every six months through the purchase of a 200 CFA franc tax stamp,' stated Dieudonne Lankoande. The High Commissioner of Namentenga Province, Adama Conseiga, emphasized that paying taxes is not only a legal obligation but also a civic duty that directly contributes to community development. He emphasized that tax clearance is a guarantee of credibility for any citizen wishing to assume positions of responsibility or benefit from opportunities offered by the state.
The province's top official commended the mobilization of the decentralized state services and the presence of the special delegations from the municipalities of Nagbingou and Bouroum. The ceremony also served as an opportunity to raise awareness about road safety. In this regard, the central police commissioner of Boulsa, Chief Commissioner Boukare Bonkoungou, lamented the deaths of two people following traffic accidents recorded during February 2026. Chief Commissioner Bonkoungou urged road users to be cautious and to respect the speed limit set at 40 km/h in built-up areas.