The Gabonese Ministry of National Education has launched an initiative to support the education of children from families affiliated with the National Movement of Visionaries of Gabon (MNVG). On October 2, 2026, in Libreville, the ministry's Secretary General, Christian Louembet Onguelet, handed over school supplies and financial assistance to 91 children. This effort follows a request made by MNVG members during a meeting with Minister of State for National Education and Civic Instruction, Camélia Ntoutoume Leclercq, on September 14.
The school kits, which include a backpack and notebooks, were made possible through partnerships with organizations such as UNICEF, which provided the backpacks, and Alpha Centauri Mining, which donated the notebooks. The initiative had a budget of 4 million FCFA, allocated for purchasing supplies and supporting parents. The financial assistance provided to each family amounts to 40,000 FCFA, aimed at covering additional educational expenses.
During the handover ceremony, Secretary General Christian Louembet Onguelet commended the efforts of Minister of State Camélia Ntoutoume Leclercq and her partners in responding to the challenges faced by the families. He emphasized that while the school kits may not solve all the problems associated with the new school year, they will alleviate some of the burdens on struggling parents and enable their children to start the academic year under better conditions.
Joël Yannick Nguema Ellang, President of the MNVG, expressed his satisfaction and gratitude to the authorities and partners who contributed to this initiative. He noted that the assistance provided is a concrete support to families in need and that the financial aid will help cover expenses, including one month of school fees for primary school students.
This initiative is a direct response to the difficulties expressed by MNVG members during their meeting with Minister of State Camélia Ntoutoume Leclercq on September 14. The ministry's effort aims to ensure that children from these families can pursue their education without undue hardship. A total of 91 children benefited from this program, with an overall budget of 3,640,000 FCFA.
The support provided includes not only school supplies but also financial assistance to help families manage the costs associated with the start of the academic year. This approach underscores the government's commitment to addressing the educational challenges faced by vulnerable groups and ensuring that all children have access to quality education.
The event was attended by several officials, including the Inspector General of Services, Joachim Ondjila Ognele. The collaboration between the Ministry of National Education and its partners highlights the importance of joint efforts in promoting education and supporting families in need. The initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the educational experience of the children who received the support.
Key points
- The Gabonese Ministry of National Education provided school kits and financial aid to 91 children of MNVG members.
- The initiative had a budget of 4 million FCFA and was made possible through partnerships with organizations such as UNICEF and Alpha Centauri Mining.
- Each beneficiary received a kit composed of a backpack and notebooks, along with an envelope of 40,000 FCFA for additional educational expenses.
