On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema held a significant meeting with Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya, the newly appointed Director General of Taxes. She was joined by her recently promoted departmental heads and Thierry Minko, the Minister of Economy, Finance, Debt, and Participations, who also oversees efforts to combat the high cost of living.
This initial engagement provided an opportunity for the new Director General to convey her appreciation to the Head of State for her appointment. Crucially, Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya utilized this platform to articulate the core tenets of her strategic roadmap.
Her comprehensive strategy is built upon a clear three-pronged approach: modernizing existing structures, broadening the tax base, and enhancing tax collection efficiency. The fiscal administration also aims to strengthen its taxpayer oversight and monitoring mechanisms, guided by principles of strictness, integrity, and professionalism.
Embracing digitalization to combat tax fraud effectively
In light of these ambitious plans, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema underscored the pivotal role of the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) in Gabon’s economic transformation. The Head of State emphasized that robust domestic revenue mobilization is the essential fuel for funding vital infrastructure projects and elevating the quality of public services.
To achieve these objectives, the President stressed the imperative need to implement a fully integrated digitalization system. This significant digital transformation is designed to streamline user procedures, bolster the traceability of financial transactions, and decisively eliminate opportunities for tax fraud.
Demanding accountability and performance
Concluding his address, Gabon’s leader urged the newly appointed officials to abandon outdated practices, fostering instead a culture of teamwork, discipline, and transparency. By prioritizing a performance-driven ethos, the administration now expects the DGI to serve as the primary catalyst for the nation’s public finance recovery.
