The Abomey-Calavi municipal council adopted the 2027 budget and the Plan annuel d'investissement (PAI) on 6 November 2026. This financial package totals 11,714,035,559 FCFA. Mayor of Abomey-Calavi Nathanaël Koty described the adopted budget as "un véritable levier" and "un véritable instrument de transformation" for the municipality. He characterized the council's decision as "un signal politique fort" intended to prioritize "l’intérêt général au-dessus de toute autre considération." The approved fiscal plan establishes the framework for municipal spending and infrastructure development throughout the 2027 calendar year. The total adopted budget for 2027 is confirmed at 11,714,035,559 FCFA, a figure that serves as the cornerstone of the municipality's fiscal planning for the upcoming year.
Budget Growth and Strategic Priorities
Financial records indicate the 2027 budget represents an 8.30% increase compared to the 2026 budget. Municipal authorities integrated this growth into the fiscal plan to account for rising administrative requirements and the expansion of public services within Abomey-Calavi. Officials designed the allocation to ensure the municipality maintains its financial trajectory while meeting the demands of a growing population. This budgetary increase is intended to bolster the administrative capacity of the municipal government as it prepares for the challenges of the 2027 fiscal cycle.
Council members authorized a loan agreement with the bank UBA to provide the necessary liquidity for planned municipal projects. This financial arrangement serves as a primary mechanism for funding capital expenditures that exceed immediate tax revenue collections. By securing this credit facility, the council intends to maintain the pace of its development agenda throughout the upcoming fiscal year. The decision to authorize a loan agreement with the bank UBA reflects the council's commitment to securing the necessary capital to sustain ongoing development objectives.
The Trésorerie communale received a formal quitus from the council to manage operations for the asphaltage phase B, lot 10 B project. This authorization grants the municipal treasury the mandate to oversee the financial execution and disbursement of funds specifically designated for this infrastructure initiative. Gildas Amoussou confirmed that the oversight of these resources remains under the direct management of the local treasury to ensure compliance with established budgetary protocols. Project development for this asphaltage phase will proceed according to the timeline approved during the session on 6 November 2026. The Trésorerie communale was granted a quitus to manage operations for the asphaltage phase B, lot 10 B project, thereby formalizing the financial oversight responsibilities for this significant infrastructure undertaking within the municipality. This mandate ensures that the municipal treasury maintains strict control over the allocation and expenditure of funds dedicated to the asphaltage project, aligning with the broader financial goals set forth in the 2027 budget.
