LIBREVILLE, Gabon (BG) — Gabon’s Transitional President, Brigadier General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has outlined an ambitious plan to drive economic growth in 2025 by intensifying investments in strategic sectors, including agriculture, transport, tourism, digital technology, mining, and industry.
The announcement was made during a cabinet meeting held at the Presidential Palace on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, according to a statement by Laurence Ndong, Minister of Communication and Media and Spokesperson of the Transitional Government.
The President emphasized the importance of these sectors as key drivers of economic growth and job creation, particularly for Gabon’s youth.
Strategic Priorities for Economic Growth
The statement highlighted the government’s focus on aligning economic development with social justice to ensure inclusive growth.
The government is prioritizing agriculture to enhance food security, transport to improve connectivity, and tourism to leverage Gabon’s rich biodiversity.
Investments in digital technology aim to modernize infrastructure and improve economic efficiency, while mining and industry are expected to generate significant revenue and create employment opportunities.
According to the statement, the success of these economic initiatives must be linked to sustainable development, ensuring that all projects contribute to long-term prosperity and social equity.
Broader Objectives for 2025
In addition to economic priorities, Oligui Nguema’s administration aims to conclude the transition period with democratic elections and implement a new environmental pact to strengthen the Central African country’s position as a global leader in forest conservation and sustainable development.
The statement described a bold vision where the protection of Gabon’s natural heritage is harmonized with economic growth, ensuring long-term benefits for future generations.
Oligui Nguema’s call for strategic investments underscores the government’s commitment to accelerating economic recovery and fostering an inclusive growth model that benefits all Gabonese citizens.
Oligui Nguema, 49, assumed power in 2023 following a military coup that ousted long-time leader Ali Bongo Ondimba after contentious elections.
The transitional government has since focused on stabilizing the nation, addressing economic challenges, and preparing for free and transparent elections, slated for later in 2025.
A parliamentary session will be convened soon to examine a new electoral code, further emphasizing the administration’s focus on laying a strong foundation for Gabon’s democratic future, the statement added.
