On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema held a pivotal meeting with Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya, Gabon’s recently appointed Director General of Taxes. She was accompanied by her newly promoted senior officials and Thierry Minko, the Minister of Economy, Finance, Debt, and Participations, who is also tasked with combating the rising cost of living.

This initial engagement provided an opportunity for the new Director General to convey her deep appreciation to the Head of State for her appointment. More significantly, Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya utilized this platform to articulate the core strategic directions of her mandate.

Her comprehensive strategy is built upon a clear three-pronged approach: modernizing existing structures, broadening the nation’s tax base, and enhancing the efficiency of tax collection. The fiscal administration also aims to significantly strengthen its taxpayer monitoring and control mechanisms, upholding principles of strictness, integrity, and professional excellence.

Digitalization: the ultimate weapon against fiscal evasion

In response to these ambitious plans, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema underscored the critical importance of the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) in driving Gabon’s economic transformation. The Head of State emphasized that robust domestic revenue mobilization is the essential fuel for financing vital infrastructure projects and elevating the quality of public services.

To achieve these critical objectives, the President stressed the urgent necessity of implementing a fully integrated digital system. This significant digital shift is designed to streamline procedures for users, bolster the traceability of financial transactions, and decisively eliminate tax fraud.

A firm call for exemplary conduct and tangible results

Concluding the session, Gabon’s leader urged the new executive team to abandon outdated practices and instead foster a culture of teamwork, discipline, and transparency. Placing performance at the very core of his administration’s focus, the government now expects the DGI to emerge as the primary catalyst for the recovery and stabilization of the nation’s public finances.