Gabon: A new government sworn in to boost efficiency (list)

The President of the Transition in Gabon, Brice Oligui Nguema, has formed a government of 31 ministers, Gabonese authorities announced.

This announcement comes a few months after the presidential election and is part of the reshaping of the executive during the transition.
The composition of the government, unveiled yesterday, reflects the new authorities’ desire to consolidate national governance and to respond to the population’s social and economic expectations.

Several senior officials from the public administration, as well as personalities from diverse backgrounds, have been appointed to lead the various ministerial departments.
The first council of ministers of this team was chaired by Brice Oligui Nguema, who stressed the importance of national unity and the effectiveness of government action in the current context. He urged government members to work in the general interest, to strengthen social cohesion, and to drive policies likely to revive the country’s economic growth.

The new team includes ministers in charge of key sectors such as the Economy, Finance, National Education, Health, Justice, and Security. Priority portfolios have also been allocated to those responsible for guiding institutional and administrative reforms, deemed essential for the stability and future of Gabon.

The formation of this government comes after a period of political uncertainty marked by tensions between the executive and local political forces. Brice Oligui Nguema had been brought to the head of state in a particular context, and the formation of this ministerial team must, according to its supporters, mark a strong step toward the stabilization of the country.

Political observers believe that the appointment of this 31-member expanded cabinet signals a commitment to inclusion, but that it must quickly translate into concrete actions to address the socio-economic challenges facing Gabon, particularly in terms of employment, infrastructure and rural development.

List of members of the new government

Vice Presidency of the Republic
Alexandre Barro Chambrier
Vice Presidency of the Government
Hermann Immongault
Ministers of State
In Transportation and Merchant Marine, responsible for Logistics: Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi
In National Defense: Brigitte Onkanowa
In National Education and Civic Instruction: Camelia Ntoutoume-Leclercq
Ministers
In Universal Access to Water and Energy: Philippe Ntonangoye
In Interior, Security and Decentralization: Adrien Nguema Mba
In Housing, Habitat, Urban Planning and Cadastre: Mays Lloyd Mouissi
In Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, responsible for Integration and the Diaspora: Marie-Edith Tassyla-Ye-Doumbeneny
In Digital Economy, Digitalization and Innovation: Marc-Alexandre Doumba
In Justice, Keeper of the Seals, responsible for Human Rights: Augustin Emane
In Planning and Prospective: Louise-Pierrette Ovono
In Reform and Relations with Institutions: Jean-François Ndong Obiang
In Oil and Gas: Clotaire Kondja
In Economy, Finance, Debt and Participations, responsible for the fight against the cost of living: Thierry Minko
In Mines and Geological Resources: Sosthène Nguema Nguema
In Fisheries, the Sea and the Blue Economy: Aimé-Martial Massamba
In Public Works and Construction: Edgard Moukoumbi
In Industry and Transformation: Lubin Ntoutoume
In Civil Service and Capacity Building: Laurence Mengue Mezogho, wife of Ndong
In Work, Full Employment, Social Dialogue and Vocational Training: Jacqueline Bignoumba
In Waters and Forests, Environment and Climate, in charge of the Human-Wildlife Conflict: Maurice Ntossui Allogho
In Higher Education and Scientific Research, Government Spokesperson: Charles Edgar Mombo
In Health: Elsa Ayo, wife of Bivigou
In Social Affairs, responsible for Child Protection and Women: Dr Armande Logo, wife of Moulengui
In Agriculture, Livestock and Rural Development: Pacôme Kossy
In Commerce, SMEs and Youth Entrepreneurship: Zeinaba Gninga Chaning
In Sustainable Tourism and Craftsmanship: Marcelle Ibinga, wife of Itsitsa
In Youth, Sports, Cultural Outreach and the Arts, responsible for Community Life: Paul-Ulrich Kessany
In Communication and Media: Germain Biahodjow