Baguida:Lomé The mayor of Golfe 6, Kokou Amenyenou, held discussions with artisans on November 6 in Baguida, the commune's capital, addressing their role and responsibility in local development.
According to Agence Togolaise de Presse, the meeting brought together representatives from various artisan organizations, including tailors, masons, plumbers, mechanics, and others. The discussion highlighted the significance of the artisanal sector in the commune's development and their contribution to the budget realization.
Mayor Amenyenou emphasized the importance of tax compliance, urging artisans to settle any outstanding taxes. In the upcoming budget, some taxes, especially those related to apprentice liberation, have been reduced to facilitate easier collection.
Artisans, through spokesperson Logossou Yao Ben, praised the mayor's initiative and expressed their commitment to local development. They raised concerns about the unified tax, payment simplification, and the need for a chamber of trades or community center for collective activities.
Further topics included workshop advertising plaques, capacity building, social programs for vulnerable children, and security issues. Union leaders also highlighted challenges in mobilizing artisans to respond to municipal requests.
In response, the mayor pledged to address their concerns and simplify collaboration with the municipality. He also announced an upcoming visit from a Senegalese municipal council to share experiences. Mayor Amenyenou encouraged artisans to promote roadway clearance efforts in the Grand Lomé District.