Gabon: Newly Graduated Teachers Protest Inequities in Pre-Salary Payment. LIBREVILLE, Gabon — 5 March 2026 (AGP) – Newly graduated teachers from the Écoles normales des instituteurs de Libreville (ENIL) and Écoles normales des instituteurs de Franceville (ENIF) have voiced their dissatisfaction over what they describe as inequalities in the management of their pre-salary payments, according to an official statement released on Thursday, 5 March, and carried by the Gabonese Press Agency.
The teachers, who commenced their duties in August 2025, highlighted the challenges they faced, particularly in remote areas.
A total of 692 teachers were deployed across the country, but several months later, many are still operating without adequate financial support. While some measures have been taken by the inter-ministerial commission, such as assigning agents and placing a portion of them on pre-salary, the teachers consider these actions insufficient. They claim that only 45 of the 692 affected teachers are currently receiving their pre-salary, leaving 647 others in limbo.
This situation, they argue, creates disparities within the same cohort. While some began receiving payments in February, others must wait for several more months, without assurance of compensation. Faced with these inequalities, the teachers have called on authorities to promptly extend pre-salary benefits to all affected teachers.
Without this, they warn, some may be compelled to halt teaching activities due to financial strain.
However, they maintain their dedication to their educational mission while demanding fair and equitable working conditions. Regional officials confirmed the teachers’concerns and expressed an intention to address the issue.
The government stated in a communiqué that it is committed to ensuring the welfare of its educators and will take the necessary steps to resolve the matter. Further details are expected as the situation develops.
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Source: Gabonese Press Agency.
