In Gabon, the president of the transition, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, delivered his New Year’s greetings and took the opportunity to present his achievements of the last four months as well as his plans for the future.
In his speech, the transitional president announced several measures aimed at relieving the economic difficulties of the Gabonese people. In particular, he declared a drop in the price of gas, without however specifying the amount. This announcement is a relief for many households who have been faced with an increase in the price of gas in recent years, undermining their purchasing power.
The oil sector was also at the heart of presidential announcements. The president of the transition declared that the State would buy the oil company Assala, thus canceling the ongoing acquisition by the French group Maurel and Prom. This decision aims to preserve Gabon’s sovereignty in the oil sector.
Regarding retirees, the president has made a commitment to settle pension arrears from February. This measure is a real breath of fresh air for elderly people who have not received their pensions for years due to the dysfunctions of the Social Security Fund.
In terms of infrastructure, the president of the transition reaffirmed the desire to build a new capital, Libreville 2, which will be on par with large modern metropolises. A new airport in Andeme is also expected to emerge, while airways in the interior of the country will be modernized and expanded. These large-scale projects demonstrate the president’s development vision for a modern and prosperous Gabon.
Finally, the transitional president stressed the importance of human rights in Gabonese society. With this in mind, he promised the release of 1,000 prisoners. This announcement demonstrates the president’s commitment to justice and national reconciliation.
In conclusion, the wishes of the president of the transition in Gabon were an opportunity to take stock of the achievements already accomplished and to present future projects. These announcements in the economic, social and infrastructural fields reflect the desire of the transitional president to implement reforms to improve the situation of the country. It remains to monitor the implementation of these measures and assess their impact on the Gabonese population.