The commune of Bembèrèkè in Benin has validated its 2027 budget, totaling 1.972 billion FCFA, with a focus on accelerating development in the area. The budget was approved by the communal council, led by Mayor Moussa Lafia, during their fourth ordinary session of the year on October 29, 2026. The budget is balanced in both revenue and expenditure.
The approved budget prioritizes infrastructure development, including the construction and improvement of access roads in various districts such as Béroubouay, Gamia, and Ina. Additionally, the commune plans to continue building canyons in the Guéré district and construct crossing and sanitation facilities. These projects aim to enhance the living conditions of the local population.
Education is another key area of focus for the commune, with plans to construct a three-classroom module at the Guessou Bam Taka public primary school and acquire 453 desks for primary schools in the commune. These initiatives seek to improve learning conditions and strengthen school equipment, ultimately enhancing the quality of education in the area.
The commune also aims to boost its economy by constructing a small ruminant market and updating its communal development plan and strategic development plan. These steps are intended to better guide the commune's interventions and promote local economic growth.
In addition to infrastructure and education, the commune is committed to strengthening its administration. Plans include the acquisition of motorcycles and the rehabilitation of the town hall buildings to improve the operational capacity of the administration. The commune also seeks to enhance local resource mobilization and improve the functioning of communal services.
During the session, the council members discussed several other matters, including the execution of the 2026 annual work plan, the revision of tariffs and fines related to local resource mobilization, and the examination of a decree regulating the funeral sector in Benin. They also reviewed elements of advocacy for the subsidy of the first prenatal consultation and the partnership with the Nonsina Association for the organization of the traditional festival.
The commune's efforts to improve living conditions and promote development are ongoing, with a focus on addressing the needs of the local population. The approved budget will enable the commune to implement its development projects and enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Key points
- The commune's 2027 budget focuses on infrastructure development, education, and administrative modernization.
- The budget includes plans for road construction, school infrastructure, and market development.
- The commune aims to enhance local resource mobilization and improve the functioning of communal services.
