Gaoua: The South-West Regional Special Delegation held its accountability day on Thursday, revealing significant investments amounting to over 1.3 billion FCFA over a three-year period. The event, aimed at showcasing the delegation's administrative and financial achievements from 2022 to 2025, was attended by key regional stakeholders including administrative, military, customary, and religious authorities, as well as civil society representatives.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Siaka Barro, the president of the South-West Regional Special Delegation, highlighted that the delegation, which began its operations on June 29, 2022, initially faced a challenging financial situation with an operating deficit exceeding 23.9 million FCFA. However, by 2025, the delegation achieved an operational surplus exceeding 97 million FCFA. Barro also detailed the strategic investments made across multiple sectors, such as agriculture, drinking water, sanitation, education, and health, emphasizing the delegation's commitment to improving the living standards of the local population.

The agricultural sector saw investments of over 95 million FCFA, while more than 150 million FCFA was allocated to enhancing drinking water and sanitation services. The education and health sectors received investments valued at over 241 million FCFA and 215 million FCFA, respectively. In terms of security, more than 69 million FCFA was directed towards various support initiatives. These investments underscore the delegation's efforts to provide better access to essential services and production opportunities, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable regional development.

Siaka Barro expressed gratitude towards the local population, key stakeholders, and the Special Delegation members whose support and commitment were instrumental in achieving these positive outcomes. He also announced the development of the Southwest Regional Development Plan, a strategic document that aligns with national recovery guidelines and the vision of the Progressive and Popular Revolution. This plan aims to identify priority actions to bolster the region's contributions to national development.