Gabon’s Mining Minister Sosthène Nguema Emphasizes Reform, Efficiency in First Departmental Meeting. Libreville, Gabon — 10 January 2026 Lead Paragraph: Gabon’s Minister of Mines and Geological Resources, Sosthène Nguema, has begun his tenure with a focus on reform and efficiency, according to the Gabonese government.
In his first meeting with the departmental board of the Ministry of Mines on Friday, Nguema emphasized the need to break away from corrupt practices and inefficiencies of the past.
During the inaugural meeting, Nguema highlighted the government’s commitment to the 5th Republic’s values, denouncing corruption, fraud, and administrative abuses. He called for integrity, transparency, and responsibility among his staff, emphasizing the importance of meeting the nation’s expectations and safeguarding the future of coming generations.
The meeting comes in the wake of efforts to modernize the ministry, including the successful digitization of recruitment dossiers, which reduced the number of physical dossiers from 6767 to 5505 digital ones.
This digitization campaign is part of a broader push to streamline operations and enhance efficiency, as confirmed by local reports. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has also set priorities and requirements for the Ministry of Mines, although the specific details have not been publicly disclosed.
The first contact meeting indicates a commitment to transparency and accountability within the ministry, while the digitization campaign suggests a move towards a more efficient and modern administrative process.
However, the long — term goals of the Ministry of Mines in terms of economic development and resource management remain to be seen. Further details about the President’s directives and the impact of these reforms on the mining sector are expected to be announced in the coming days. For now, the focus remains on modernizing the ministry and ensuring it plays a strategic role in national development.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 3*
