The municipal councils of Kozah 1, 2, and 3 in Togo's Kara region commenced their 4th ordinary sessions on October 5, 2026, in Kara, Pya, and Awandjélo. The sessions focus on examining and adopting the 2027 budget proposals. The councils will also review activity and financial reports for the third quarter, project implementation, and municipal revenue collection. These discussions aim to enhance local economic development and commune functionality.
In Kozah 1, council members will conduct a field visit to assess ongoing and completed project progress. Key discussion areas include sanitation, road infrastructure, mobility, access to basic services, market organization, and public domain management. Local mayor Me N’djellé Abby Edah presented a report on previous quarter activities in areas such as water, sanitation, and telecommunications. The council will prioritize these issues during their five-day session.
The Kozah 2 council in Pya will concentrate on budgetary matters, commune operations, and local economic development. Topics of discussion include managing sand, gravel, and latérite quarries, as well as organizing local markets to optimize tax collection and improve trader working conditions. Participants will also review a general orientation letter for 2027 budget planning and execution. Mayor Batchassi Essonanna urged attendees to prioritize the general interest and seek practical solutions.
In Awandjélo, Kozah 3 council members will address the adoption of a complementary 2026-2031 development plan, review observations on local authority indemnities, and examine credit and market management committee renewals. They will also discuss donations from CIMTOGO and the CNSS. Local mayor Simliwa Tchasso Agnidoufèi encouraged rigorous budget analysis before adoption. Prefect of Kozah, Col. Faré Bonfo, presided over the session openings, emphasizing realistic, sincere, and balanced budget adoption.
The sessions will cover various local development issues, including infrastructure, social services, and economic growth. Council members are expected to engage in in-depth discussions to ensure effective budget planning. The communes' progress and challenges will be assessed, and strategies for improvement will be proposed.
Local authorities have expressed their commitment to addressing pressing community needs through these budget discussions. Citizens expect improved living conditions, enhanced services, and sustainable development. The councils' decisions will impact the daily lives of residents in Kozah 1, 2, and 3.
The outcome of these sessions will be crucial in shaping the 2027 development agenda for the Kozah communes. By focusing on budgetary priorities and local economic growth, the councils aim to create a positive impact on their communities. The discussions will conclude with the adoption of the 2027 budget proposals.
Key points
- The municipal councils of Kozah 1, 2, and 3 are holding their 4th ordinary sessions to examine and adopt the 2027 budget proposals.
- The sessions will also review activity and financial reports, project implementation, and municipal revenue collection.
- Local authorities have expressed their commitment to addressing pressing community needs through these budget discussions.
