The President of Equatorial Guinea has appointed Jerónimo Carlos Osa Osa Nzang as the country's alternate governor to the African Development Bank. This new designation expands Osa Osa Nzang's responsibilities, which he assumed in June 2026, when he was appointed by Presidential Decree number 60/2026, dated June 23. He received the dispatch from Gaudencio Mohaba Messu, who previously served as Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Commerce, Industry, and Business Promotion.
Prior to his current role, Osa Osa Nzang had a background in banking and state commercial management. In 2015, he joined the National Bank of Equatorial Guinea (BANGE), where he worked in the Treasury department. A year later, he transitioned to the public administration as the general director of the Minister of Fisheries and Environment's cabinet. He then held various positions, including Deputy Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion in the government led by Manuela Roka Botey.
Osa Osa Nzang's academic credentials include a degree in Economics from the University of Juridical and Social Sciences in Tangier, Morocco, and a master's degree in Banking and Finance from the Higher Institute of Management Techniques, also in Morocco. Additionally, he holds a master's degree in Project Management from Strayer University in Washington D.C., United States. These educational achievements likely contributed to his appointment to the African Development Bank.
The appointment of Osa Osa Nzang as alternate governor to the African Development Bank was announced on the same day as the appointment of Milagrosa Obono Angüe, the Minister Delegate of Finance, Budgets, and National Planning, as alternate governor to the World Bank. Obono Angüe replaced María Ebiaca Moete, Secretary of State in the department headed by Osa Osa Nzang. These appointments reflect the country's efforts to strengthen its representation in international financial institutions.
As Minister of Economy, Osa Osa Nzang has been overseeing the country's economic development and financial management. His experience in the banking sector and public administration has likely prepared him for this new role. The African Development Bank plays a crucial role in promoting economic growth and development in Africa, and Equatorial Guinea's participation in the bank is significant.
The President of Equatorial Guinea's decision to appoint Osa Osa Nzang as alternate governor to the African Development Bank demonstrates the country's commitment to engaging with international financial institutions. This move is expected to enhance the country's collaboration with the bank and promote economic development. Osa Osa Nzang's responsibilities will likely involve representing Equatorial Guinea's interests at the bank and contributing to its decision-making processes.
The appointments of Osa Osa Nzang and Obono Angüe reflect the government's efforts to strengthen its representation in international financial institutions. These moves are expected to promote the country's economic development and enhance its collaboration with international organizations. The African Development Bank and the World Bank play critical roles in supporting economic growth and development in Africa, and Equatorial Guinea's participation in these institutions is significant.
Key points
- Jerónimo Carlos Osa Osa Nzang was appointed as alternate governor to the African Development Bank by the President of Equatorial Guinea.
- Osa Osa Nzang has a background in banking and state commercial management, with experience in the National Bank of Equatorial Guinea and the public administration.
- The appointments of Osa Osa Nzang and Milagrosa Obono Angüe reflect the government's efforts to strengthen its representation in international financial institutions.
