Gabon/Woleu-Ntem/General Census: Provincial Supervisor Provides Update on Operations. Oyem, Gabon — 21 March 2026 (AGP) – The supervisor of the General Census of Population and Dwellings (RGPL) for the province of Woleu-Ntem in northern Gabon, Dieudonné Paul Moudjigui, provided an update on the census operations during a meeting held in Oyem on Friday. Present at the meeting were the governor, Jules Djeki, and representatives from the security and defense forces, according to the Gabonese Press Agency.
During the meeting, Moudjigui sought support from the security commandants to facilitate access for enumerators to military barracks, which have been inaccessible until now. He also highlighted the need for enumerators to be able to meet with populations in hospitals and prisons within the province.
The meeting followed the initial deadline for the second phase of the census, which was set for March 15 and focused on counting households.
The discussion allowed participants to address technical difficulties encountered during the use of tablets by enumerators. Moudjigui noted that after identifying shortcomings, he requested synchronization of all tablets used by enumerators.
However, he acknowledged that the problem is not exclusive to their province.
The provincial supervisor also pointed out that the counting of households has not yet been completed. He also mentioned the reluctance of some communities to allow enumerators into their homes. Provincial Supervisor Seeks Support for Census Operations.
Dieudonné Paul Moudjigui emphasized the importance of collaboration with security forces to ensure the smooth conduct of the census. He expressed the need for a coordinated effort to access areas that have been challenging for enumerators to reach.
The meeting comes as the census operation continues to face logistical and technical challenges.
The use of technology, while a key component of the census, has presented unforeseen difficulties that require immediate attention. Next Steps and Uncertainties. While the census operation proceeds, it remains unclear when the counting of households will be fully completed.
The provincial supervisor’s appeal for support from security forces and the resolution of technical issues with the tablets are crucial to the success of the census. Further details are expected as the operation continues to unfold.
