Ouagadougou: The Burkinabè government decided on Friday to levy 1% on the net salary of public and private workers, 25% on bonuses at the level of ministerial departments and companies. State and EPE, and 5% on the salaries of ministers, to fund the counter-terrorism fund.

The Burkinabè government wants to put an end to the war against terrorism which has shaken the country for eight years.

Thus, this Friday in the Council of Ministers, it was decided to levy 1% on the net salary of public and private workers, 25% on bonuses at the level of ministerial departments and state companies and EPEs. , and 5% on the salaries of ministers, to fund the Patriotic Support Fund (FSP).

According to the Minister in charge of the Economy, these levies aim to improve the equipment of the fighting forces and the bonus for Volunteers for the Defense of the Fatherland (VDP) which increases from 60,000 to 80,000 FCFA.

‘We must end this war quickly and we are truly asking for the support of public and private workers so that
we can, together, mobilize to face the situation,’ underlined the minister.

With the adoption of this decree, workers who contributed voluntarily can, if they wish, continue or end their voluntary contribution, he added.

Still in the same vein, the council decided to renew the 5% levy on the salaries of members of the government for the benefit of the Patriotic Support Fund with a view to accelerate the reconquest of the national territory.

The presidency of Faso announces that in the same sense, the President of the Transition always renounces his salary as Head of State.

Source: Burkina Information Agency