Visionary Reports

During the launching ceremony on Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Littoral 2 Regional Tax Center (CRIL2) officially kicked off its fiscal year with an ambitious mandate: to collect 100 billion CFA francs in revenue. This target represents a significant increase from the 91.5 billion goal set in 2025 and marks the first time this regional district has aimed for a triple-digit billion figure.The event, held a hotel in Douala I subdivision served a dual purpose: outlining the 2026 roadmap and honoring the top-performing tax officials from the previous year. Boumam Pierre, Head of the Regional Tax Inspection for Littoral 2, noted that these awards are a pioneering initiative for the center.“This reward is an unprecedented initiative for CRIL2. We hope it spreads to other centers, as it serves as a powerful motivating factor for managers to exceed their targets,” Pierre stated.The jump to 100 billion comes on the heels of a resilient 2025 performance, where the center achieved 90% of its 91.5 billion target despite a complex economic climate.

Hamidou Bouba Adji, Head of the Littoral 2 Regional Tax Center, challenged his staff to make history.“I want us to etch our names in stone as the team that brought this regional center to the 100-billion mark. I am confident we can do it,” Adji told the press. He emphasized that reaching this goal requires a proactive approach, stating, “This challenge requires us to analyze risks and anticipate them through collaborative partnerships with taxpayers.”However,the ceremony also highlighted the human effort behind the numbers. Recipients of the performance awards shared insights into the difficulties of tax collection in the current economy.Ms. Ambam Martine attributed her success to the strategic guidance of her superiors, noting that while 2025 was difficult, the objectives met were well above average.Damaris Akum, another award recipient, highlighted the shift toward dialogue-based collection. “Touching the treasury of a taxpayer is never easy, especially given the economic situation,” Akum explained. “Our slogan is ‘Pay your taxes with a smile.’ We relied heavily on dialogue to urge taxpayers to fulfill their obligations despite the hardships. My ambition now is to put in even more effort to hit this new, higher objective.”Moreover,as the Littoral 2 center moves into the new fiscal year, the focus remains on:Strengthening taxpayer relations through continued dialogue.Risk assessment to mitigate revenue loss.Maintaining staff morale through performance-based recognition.With the 100-billion goal now official, all eyes are on CRIL2 to see if this ambitious first will set a new standard for tax administration across Cameroon.

By Henry Wana