The President of the Maï-Ndombe Provincial Assembly, Pascal Lokolo, has urged for increased revenue mobilization in the province. Speaking at the opening of the ordinary session of September 2026 in Inongo, Lokolo emphasized that revenue mobilization is crucial for the province's development. He stressed that this can be achieved through an expanded tax base, modernized financial administrations, and strengthened revenue tracking.
Lokolo proposed the establishment of eight revenue centers corresponding to the eight territories of the province, with specific mobilization objectives to be achieved through participatory management by objectives. This move aims to improve revenue collection and management in the province. Additionally, he highlighted the need to improve the organization of the General Directorate of Revenue of Maï-Ndombe (DGRM), which he believes is currently insufficient to optimize resource mobilization.
The sixth session of the current legislature, which began on September 30, 2026, is primarily focused on the examination and adoption of the Maï-Ndombe Province budget. Lokolo invited the provincial executive to quickly submit its budget bill to allow provincial deputies sufficient time for review and debate. He emphasized that budget discussions should prioritize the population's aspirations, including infrastructure development, free education and maternity care, vaccination, and universal health coverage.
Lokolo also touched on national issues, including the national dialogue and the process of changing or revising the Constitution. He reaffirmed the Maï-Ndombe Provincial Assembly's support for dialogue to achieve peace, national cohesion, and state refoundation. Lokolo urged the population to protect the gains made so far and to remain committed to stability and national unity.
The President of the Provincial Assembly made these remarks in the presence of the provincial governor and politico-administrative, security, and police authorities. He officially declared the ordinary session of September 2026 open, marking the sixth session of the current legislature of the Maï-Ndombe Provincial Assembly. The session is expected to focus on key development issues affecting the province.
The call for increased revenue mobilization and improved financial management is part of efforts to address the province's development challenges. Maï-Ndombe Province, located in the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, faces significant infrastructure and social service delivery gaps. The provincial assembly's initiatives aim to enhance the province's revenue base and promote more efficient resource allocation.
Key issues to be addressed during the session include infrastructure development, healthcare, education, and economic growth. The provincial assembly's priorities align with the broader national agenda, focusing on stability, unity, and development.
Key points
- The Maï-Ndombe Provincial Assembly has called for increased revenue mobilization to support provincial development.
- The provincial assembly has proposed the establishment of eight revenue centers to improve revenue collection.
- The session will focus on the examination and adoption of the Maï-Ndombe Province budget for 2026.
