While not his initial declaration on the matter, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has reiterated his commitment to transparency concerning Gabon’s critical utility services. He candidly acknowledged that achieving a consistent water supply for households will not be an immediate fix, urging Gabonese citizens to exercise patience.
For many residents across Grand Libreville and the nation’s interior, access to basic necessities like water and electricity remains a daily struggle. President Oligui Nguema underscored the substantial governmental investments made since the Transition period, affirming that “solutions will be found” to these persistent issues.
Yet, the pressing question remains: when will these improvements materialize? Time is of the essence as communities continue to face difficulties in reliably accessing these vital services. Denouncing what he described as catastrophic management over the past 14 years, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has pledged an end to the ongoing hardship faced by the population.
Recognizing the operational shortcomings of the Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon (SEEG), the head of state announced a pivotal restructuring: the division of this public enterprise.
As he explained, “The SEEG, in its current form, is incapable of making necessary investments. This is precisely why it must undergo reform. The company operates with an excessive workforce of 2,300 employees, yet counts only 300 engineers and approximately 500 field agents. Therefore, SEEG will be separated into two distinct entities: one dedicated to water management and the other to electricity.”
This comprehensive corporate reform aims to compartmentalize and enhance the efficiency of production, distribution, and commercialization processes for both water and electricity services across Gabon.
