At launch of 2026 State budget: MINFI boss drums efficient execution to achieve inclusive growth.

Motaze urged every actor to efficiently play their role to translate into reality government’s development agenda for 2026, as directed by the Head of State, Paul Biya.

According to Minister Motaze, there is absolute need for the optimal execution of the Finance Law in line for equilibrium in growth nationwide.

He situated the budget as being that of continuity of the National Development Strategy, 2020-2030, SND30. The minister added that it remains a reference policy document on which this year’s budget is anchored with focus on achieving inclusive growth, creating riches and employment.

All priorities which the Head of State has outlined, the minister said, must be realised with peculiar interest on protecting the purchasing power of citizens especially the most vulnerable.

He also detailed that to keep the enterprises competitive, there is renewed focus on increasing non-oil revenue. 

He said other objectives of the budget are to strengthen import-institution, boost energy supply, security, improve health services, agropastoral sector, livestock, transport infrastructure and disenlcave production joints countrywide.

The MINFI boss added to the list of areas of interest; the continuation of the reconstruction of North West, South West and Far North Regions and other actions to combat climate change.

Reinforcing decentralisation, women, youth…

Further outlining key areas the budget will focus on, Minister Motaze cited renewed commitment to consolidate advancement in decentralisation process.

He stated that measures have been taken to improve local financing for councils through the transfer of more competences. The move, Minister Motaze stated, shows the determination of the government to consolidate growth, boost investment and preserve macroeconomic stability. 

Councils and Regions, he said, will this year benefit from certain revenues to step up their autonomy. 

A lot of fiscal adjustments, the minister stated, have been introduced in the Finance Law of 2026 to make sure the agriculture and livestock sectors remain relevant in driving equitable growth.

Special appeal to actors 

To address obstacles that hinder budget execution, Minister Motaze appealed to authorising officers, controllers, delegates of partner ministries to take their responsibilities. Their professionalism, he said, is also needed for the State to realise its 2026 objectives.

He asked authorising officers to as from next week launch tenders for projects to enable contractors have ample time to realise them in the interest of the nation.

Divisional Delegates of competent ministries, he said, must act as guarantors for the respect of procedures. He called for the speedy treatment of files.

On budgetary constraints, he admitted that 2025 was difficult but said the treasury will take measures to also service domestic debts.

Mayors and other vote holders, he stressed, must ensure effective credit consumption in the interest of the beneficiary population of given projects.

To economic operators, the minister stated that, they remain vital in supporting the State attain its fiscal objectives. The State, he said, is also depending on their contributions especially through taxes.

Salutes authorities, population for stability

While stating that the launch of the budget in Ngaoundere is part of Biya’s philosophy to ensure every Region has its place within the country, Motaze took delight in the peace and stability in the Grand North.

He praised the administration, population and other stakeholders for guaranteeing stability despite the post-election obstacles. The minister said the Adamawa like other Regions is vital in the wellbeing of the entire country.

Enter Ngaoundere City Mayor 

Before now, the City Mayor of Ngaoundere, Bobbo Salihou, saluted the choice of his municipality to launch the budget. 

He saluted government’s constant support to Regional and Local Authorities but appealed for the payment of outstanding Additional Council Taxes.

Bobbo said the Adamawa Region and Ngaoundere in particular needs huge government investment to embellish infrastructure and boost availability of energy to spark a new development renaissance.

The City Mayor called for the construction of the Bini Awarak dam to alleviate the problem of energy shortage, setting up of the Makari dry port in Ngaoundere to revive economic activities.

He mentioned the need for the construction of a new Governor’s Office, housing for the Adamawa Regional Council President and the City mayor among other needs.

On such demands, the minister urged the respective institutions to make use of their financial autonomy in achieving such.

Motaze assured the population that President Biya, in relentless effort to drive balanced development across the country, has ambitious plans for Adamawa Region which even the people don't know. 

As a region with huge agricultural potential, Minister Motaze told the population that Adamawa cannot escape the constant attention of the government. 

The State budget launch also featured presentations on; the specificities of the circular on budget execution, public investment budget, innovations in the taxation and customs sector among others.

Tabeyang Augusta of the Directorate General of Budget presented some highlights of the 2026 budget. She said the 8,816.4 billion FCFA budget is divided into 8,683.9 billion FCFA for the general budget and 132.5 billion FCFA for the 13 Special Appropriation Accounts, SAA. 

The budget, she detailed, has increased by 1,080.5 billion FCFA in the general budget and 65.6 billion in the SAA budget. The increase, she said, represents 14% co pared to that of 2025.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3673 of Wednesday January 14, 2026