President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema recently addressed the nation with renewed candor regarding critical infrastructure. While the topic of consistent tap water supply has been a recurring discussion, the head of state emphasized a transparent approach, acknowledging that a swift resolution to these long-standing issues is not imminent. Citizens across Gabon will need to exercise continued patience.
For countless households in Greater Libreville and the country’s interior, access to basic necessities like water and electricity remains an ongoing struggle. President Oligui Nguema underscored the substantial investments the government has channeled into these sectors since the Transition period, affirming his commitment that ” solutions will be identified. “
However, the pressing question remains: when will these improvements materialize? Time is of the essence, as communities continue to face significant difficulties in reliably accessing these vital services for daily life. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema sharply criticized the disastrous management practices prevalent over the past 14 years, vowing to bring an end to this period of hardship.
Fully aware of the operational shortcomings plaguing the state-owned Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon (SEEG), the nation’s leader publicly announced a significant restructuring: the imminent splitting of this key public enterprise.
As President Oligui Nguema reiterated, ” the SEEG, in its current configuration, is incapable of making necessary investments. This is precisely why a comprehensive reform is essential. The company suffers from an excessive workforce, numbering 2,300 employees, yet only comprising 300 engineers and approximately 500 field technicians. Consequently, SEEG will be divided into two distinct entities: one dedicated to water management and the other to electricity. “
This pivotal corporate reform aims to facilitate a more effective separation and enhanced management of the production, distribution, and commercialization aspects for both water and electricity services across Gabon.
