In a high-level meeting at the Presidential Palace, Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic of Gabon, held a working session with Eugène Mba, Mayor of Libreville. The discussion focused on evaluating local governance performance, tracking municipal objectives, and strengthening state-local collaboration to better serve citizens.
The Mayor presented a comprehensive progress report on the implementation of Libreville’s strategic roadmap, which was assigned upon his appointment. He also outlined the newly restructured municipal organization and key initiatives in his action plan designed to revitalize the capital’s administrative and urban landscape.
The dialogue centered on transformative infrastructure projects aimed at modernizing Libreville. Key priorities include urban redevelopment, construction of multi-level parking facilities, development and enhancement of green and botanical spaces, elimination of unauthorized public land occupation, and expansion of community infrastructure. Digital transformation of municipal services was highlighted as a critical lever to streamline citizen procedures, enhance public service quality, and boost municipal revenue.
The President emphasized the urgency of accelerating sanitation efforts, calling for rapid improvements in waste collection, transportation, processing, and recycling. He stressed that urban cleanliness is not optional but essential for a modern capital, reaffirming his vision of a Gabon that is progressive, attractive, and internationally competitive.
Oligui Nguema underscored the need for unwavering rigor, innovation, and efficiency in executing these initiatives. Libreville, as the nation’s gateway, must meet global standards in urban planning, local governance, and public service delivery. This meeting underscores the government’s commitment to elevating local authorities as key drivers of national development and ensuring citizen welfare remains central to public policy.
