Burkinabè Customs generated 122 billion FCFA ($200 million) in revenue for the month of July prior to the formal closing of accounts, Director General of Customs Yves Kafando announced on Wednesday.
In a statement released following the preliminary revenue estimates, Kafando commended customs personnel across the nation for the strong fiscal performance, highlighting their professional dedication toward mobilizing vital public resources for the state.
While praising the benchmark collection figures as an encouraging indicator, the Director General cautioned officers against complacency and called for sustained vigilance in their daily duties. Looking ahead to August, Kafando identified aggressive anti-smuggling operations and the combatting of tax evasion as immediate operational priorities, directing field units to intensify cargo inspections and dismantle illegal trade networks nationwide. He further urged personnel to uphold administrative integrity and build upon recent revenue milestones to ensure continued fiscal stability.