The head of state has once again underscored the urgency of resolving Gabon’s persistent water and electricity shortages, emphasizing that tangible solutions will require time and strategic planning.
Access to reliable water and electricity remains a daily struggle for countless households in Greater Libreville and rural areas. While acknowledging substantial government investments during the Transition period, the President stressed that “solutions are in motion” to address these fundamental needs. However, with the clock ticking, citizens continue to face severe disruptions in essential services.
The Gabonese leader openly criticized the mismanagement that plagued the Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon (SEEG) for over a decade, vowing to end the hardship endured by the population. Recognizing the need for urgent action, he announced sweeping reforms targeting the state-run utility’s structural inefficiencies.
Highlighting the SEEG’s dire operational challenges, the President revealed that the company’s bloated workforce—comprising 2,300 employees but with only 300 engineers and around 500 field agents—has crippled its ability to invest in critical infrastructure. To restore efficiency, he outlined a decisive plan: splitting the SEEG into two distinct entities—one dedicated to water management and the other to electricity services.
This strategic separation aims to streamline production, distribution, and commercial operations, ensuring better accountability and performance across both sectors. The reforms signal a bold step toward restoring public trust in essential utilities and meeting the growing demands of Gabon’s population.
