The Minister of Finance, Louis-Paul MOTAZE, presided over the official launch ceremony of the State Budget for the 2026 fiscal year on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Ngaoundere. This major event took place in the presence of administrative, religious, traditional, and university authorities, as well as key stakeholders from the Adamaoua Region.
A Budget for Development
The 2026 Finance Law, enacted on December 17, 2025, by the President of the Republic, is part of the continued implementation of the National Development Strategy 2020-2030 (NDS30). It aims to strengthen the momentum of inclusive economic growth through the industrial transformation of the productive sector and the improvement of living conditions for the population.
Key Priorities
Focus on the Adamaoua Region
The Adamaoua Region, a true pillar of national food sovereignty thanks to its recognized agro-pastoral potential, receives special attention in this budget.
Technical Presentations - Documents to Download
Access all presentations made during the ceremony
2026 Customs Measures
Innovations and customs provisions - General Directorate of Customs
In Pictures: The Launch Ceremony
Keys to Successful Execution
The Minister of Finance invited all actors in the budget chain to embrace the provisions of the execution circular to ensure effective implementation of the budget. He particularly emphasized:
- ● Adherence to the budget calendar
- ● Compliance with project execution deadlines
- ● Limiting the use of exceptional procedures
- ● Mastery of expenditure execution procedures
The ceremony concluded with a Q&A session moderated by the Minister, allowing various stakeholders to ask questions and gain clarification on the budget innovations for the 2026 fiscal year.
