On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, President of the Republic, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, held a significant meeting with the newly appointed Director General of Taxes, Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya. She was accompanied by all recently promoted officials within her administration, alongside Thierry Minko, the Minister of Economy, Finance, Debt, and Participations, who is also tasked with combating the high cost of living.

This initial engagement provided the new Director General an opportunity to convey her gratitude to the Head of State for her appointment. Crucially, Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya leveraged this platform to detail the overarching strategic directions of her mandate.

Her comprehensive strategy is built upon a clear three-pronged approach: modernizing existing structures, broadening the tax base, and optimizing the collection of revenues. Furthermore, the tax administration aims to significantly strengthen its control and monitoring mechanisms for taxpayers, underpinned by core values of rigor, integrity, and professionalism.

Digitalization: A decisive weapon against fraud

In light of these ambitious plans, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema reiterated the pivotal role of the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) in Gabon’s ongoing economic transformation. For the Head of State, robust domestic revenue mobilization is the essential fuel required to finance critical infrastructure projects and enhance public services across the nation.

To effectively achieve these objectives, the President emphasized the urgent need to implement a fully integrated digitalization system. This major digital shift is imperative for simplifying procedures for users, bolstering the traceability of financial transactions, and definitively thwarting tax fraud.

A resolute call for exemplary conduct and tangible results

Concluding the audience, Gabon’s leader strongly urged the new leadership to abandon outdated practices, instead fostering a culture of teamwork, discipline, and transparency. Placing performance at the core of his administration’s expectations, the government now anticipates the DGI will emerge as a primary driver for the country’s public finance recovery.