While not the first time the topic has been addressed, the current administration has placed renewed emphasis on transparency regarding the nation’s most pressing infrastructure challenges. The President has acknowledged that consistent access to clean water and reliable power remains an unresolved issue, urging patience from citizens as solutions are developed.
Access to these essential services continues to elude many households across Libreville and rural areas. Despite significant financial commitments during the Transition period, the government admits that tangible improvements are still pending. The Head of State has criticized past inefficiencies, vowing to end the persistent struggle that has plagued communities for years.
Recognizing the systemic failures of the Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon (SEEG), reforms are now underway to overhaul the struggling state-run utility. The President outlined a bold restructuring plan, highlighting critical flaws in the company’s operations, including bloated staff levels—over 2,300 employees, with only 300 engineers and roughly 500 field agents.
The planned split will divide SEEG into two separate entities—one dedicated to water services and the other to electricity. This strategic separation aims to enhance efficiency in production, distribution, and commercialization, addressing long-standing inefficiencies that have hindered service delivery.
