The Gabonese government has continued its efforts to compensate individuals affected by the expansion of the Libreville road and urban planning project. On November 12, residents of Diba-Diba who were impacted by the project received their compensatory checks. A total of 38 people received over 231 million CFA francs, bringing the total amount distributed to 5.453 billion CFA francs out of 7.5 billion allocated by the government for all affected sites.
The compensations are part of a larger effort to mitigate the effects of the project on local communities. According to Marie-Françoise Dikoumba, the governor of the Estuaire province, these operations will continue until all eligible individuals are paid. However, many claimants have expressed concerns, citing errors in the evaluation reports that have resulted in some individuals not receiving compensation or having their properties overlooked.
The governor acknowledged that mistakes can occur in a large-scale operation like this and assured that complaints are being examined with the help of commissions and experts to verify identities, numbers, and affected properties. Pendy Silva, a resident of Diba-Diba who was impacted by the project, has called on the head of state to fulfill the promise of allocating a 500m² plot of land to those affected.
Silva believes that both financial compensation and access to a titled plot of land would be a fair and appreciable form of compensation. The issue of land allocation remains a significant concern for many affected individuals, who are still waiting for the government to deliver on its promises. The project has already affected several areas, including Okala and Lac-Bleu, where compensations have been distributed.
The governor's assurance that the government is committed to compensating all eligible individuals has done little to alleviate the concerns of those who have yet to receive their compensation. Many are worried that the process is taking too long and that they may not receive the compensation they deserve. The government has allocated 7.5 billion CFA francs for the compensation of all affected individuals.
The expansion of the Libreville road and urban planning project aims to improve the infrastructure of the capital city but has been met with resistance from local communities who are concerned about the impact on their livelihoods and properties. The project has been ongoing for several months, and the government has been working to mitigate its effects on local communities.
The distribution of compensations is a critical aspect of the project's implementation, and the government faces the challenge of ensuring that all eligible individuals receive fair and timely compensation. The situation remains a pressing concern for many affected individuals, who are eagerly awaiting the resolution of their cases.
Key points
- 38 people received over 231 million CFA francs in compensation.
- The total amount distributed so far is 5.453 billion CFA francs out of 7.5 billion allocated.
- Affected individuals are also seeking allocation of titled plots of land as part of their compensation.
