Gabon’s President Outlines Government Priorities at Council of Ministers Meeting. LIBREVILLE, Gabon — Gabon’s President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, outlined the priorities of the new government during a Council of Ministers meeting held in Libreville on January 5, 2026, according to the Gabonese state press agency (AGP).
The President emphasized the need for a new guidance mechanism to refocus government action, as stated in the final communiqué of the Council of Ministers.
Key areas of focus include transportation, security, education, access to clean water, and energy. President Nguema also called for the acceleration of the decentralization process and the digitalization of public administration.
Additionally, the communiqué mentioned the promotion of 18 senior officers in the Gabonese Armed Forces and the presentation of the members of the bureau of the CESEC to the President.
The President has also reaffirmed his commitment to combating corruption, particularly in the judicial sector, and advocated for a strategic and responsible management of natural resources for the benefit of the population.
Furthermore, President Nguema highlighted the importance of accountability and results — oriented culture, announcing the establishment of a governance steering mechanism based on roadmaps, performance contracts, and regular implementation reports.
The meeting’s communiqué reflects the government’s intent to address pressing issues affecting the population, while also emphasizing the need for efficient and transparent governance.
According to AGP, the President’s directives and the newly established governance framework are expected to guide the government’s actions in the coming years.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
