On this memorable day of December 26, 2024, the political scene of the province of Tanganyika was agitated by the debates around the draft budget edict for the year 2025. The provincial deputies, gathered during a plenary session under the leadership of the president of the deliberative body, Cyril Kimpu Awel, carefully examined the content of the draft budget presented by the provincial governor, Christian Kitungwa Muteba.
Estimated at 543,023,768,153 FC in terms of revenue and expenditure, this project was deemed admissible after a detailed presentation and a convincing defense on the part of the governor. The latter underlined the importance of this budget in improving the living conditions of the inhabitants of Tanganyika, as well as in the continuity of the implementation of the action program of the provincial government.
One of the strong points highlighted by the governor is the commitment to good budgetary governance and transparency in the management of public funds. The fight against corruption, the promotion of tax culture and the maximization of revenues intended to finance public policies were highlighted as priorities of the provincial government for the coming year.
However, provincial deputies did not hesitate to raise questions and reservations about certain aspects of the budget project. Some elected officials criticized the lack of clarity in the presentation of the allocated credits, as well as figures deemed underestimated concerning the production of the GLC company and the related taxes. Others questioned the relevance and specificity of the projects mentioned in the budget, expressing doubts about their real impact on the development of the province.
Faced with these concerns, the governor took the time to provide clarifications and justifications, particularly on the production of cement by the GLC company and the taxes it generates. He also provided information on a project to build a wharf for fishermen in the region, specifying that studies are underway to determine the optimal location for this infrastructure.
Ultimately, the draft budget edict was declared admissible by the majority of the deputies present, and it was forwarded to the Ecofin Committee for further examination before potential adoption at the next plenary session.
In short, this plenary session highlighted the issues and challenges facing the province of Tanganyika in terms of budgetary management and economic development. The lively exchanges between the elected representatives and the governor attested to the democratic vitality of the region, while emphasizing the need for transparent and effective governance to meet the legitimate expectations of the population.