Addressing the pressing concerns of Gabonese citizens, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has reiterated his commitment to transparency regarding the nation’s critical water and electricity supply. He candidly acknowledged that achieving a consistent flow of water to household taps will not be an immediate fix, urging the population to exercise patience as significant reforms unfold.
For countless families across Greater Libreville and the country’s interior, access to basic necessities like water and electricity remains an ongoing challenge. President Oligui Nguema highlighted the substantial investments made by the government since the Transition period, assuring the public that “solutions are on the horizon.”
Yet, the question of ‘when’ looms large, as communities continue to struggle with inadequate access to these essential services in their daily lives. The President sharply criticized the disastrous management of the past 14 years, pledging to bring an end to the prevailing hardships.
Recognizing the deep-seated inefficiencies within the Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon (SEEG), the head of state announced a pivotal restructuring: the division of this vital public enterprise.
As he explained, “The SEEG, in its current configuration, is simply unable to invest adequately. This necessitates a profound reform. The company operates with an excessively large workforce – 2,300 employees, yet only 300 engineers and approximately 500 field agents. Therefore, SEEG will be split into two distinct entities: one dedicated to water management and the other to electricity.”
This comprehensive reform of the company is designed to segment and enhance the oversight of production, distribution, and commercialization aspects for both water and electricity services across Gabon.
