The Gabonese government recently organized an open house event on housing, titled "Village du logement," where Minister of Housing, Urbanism, and Cadastre Mays Mouissi addressed citizens' concerns and provided information on accessing housing and land regularization. The event, held at the Gabon 24 esplanade in Libreville, allowed citizens to learn about available housing opportunities and obtain answers to their questions. Minister Mouissi visited various stands, interacting with numerous individuals seeking information on housing and land-related issues.
During the event, citizens engaged with Minister Mouissi, inquiring about housing prices, eligibility conditions, financing options, and land regularization procedures. The minister provided detailed responses to the concerns raised, highlighting existing mechanisms and procedures for accessing housing and resolving land-related issues. One of the key topics discussed was the situation in Essassa, where an ongoing land regularization operation aims to secure the status of individuals who have invested in land within the area.
According to Minister Mouissi, the Essassa land regularization operation, which began earlier this year, targets 1,500 families, with 700 yet to present themselves at the National Social Housing Corporation (SNI) to pay regularization fees. For plots of land up to 2,000 square meters, the fees are set at 600,000 Central African Francs (FCFA). The minister also warned about irregularities in land transactions in Essassa, including sales by individuals without title deeds.
Minister Mouissi revealed that a significant network of land trafficking was uncovered in Essassa, involving the sale of land by foreigners without title deeds to Gabonese citizens. The transactions are estimated to have generated between 5 and 10 billion FCFA. Additionally, areas linked to vehicle trafficking were identified. The minister's statements aimed to inform citizens about the risks associated with such irregular transactions.
The open house event provided citizens with a platform to engage directly with government officials, gaining insight into housing access mechanisms and land regularization procedures. By addressing citizens' concerns and providing information, the government seeks to improve transparency and facilitate access to housing and land ownership. The event demonstrated the government's commitment to engaging with citizens and addressing their needs.
The "Village du logement" event showcased the government's efforts to promote housing and land accessibility, while also highlighting challenges related to land regularization and trafficking. Through such initiatives, the government aims to create a more efficient and transparent system for citizens to access housing and secure land ownership. Minister Mouissi's engagement with citizens underscored the importance of direct communication in addressing concerns and providing solutions.
The success of the open house event in providing citizens with essential information and clarifying government initiatives on housing and land access demonstrates the value of such engagements. As the government continues to address land regularization and trafficking issues, citizens are likely to benefit from increased transparency and improved access to housing and land ownership. The government's proactive approach to addressing citizens' concerns is expected to foster greater trust and cooperation.
Key points
- The Gabonese government organized an open house event to address citizens' concerns on housing access and land regularization.
- Minister Mays Mouissi provided information on existing mechanisms and procedures for accessing housing and resolving land-related issues.
- The government aims to improve transparency and facilitate access to housing and land ownership through such initiatives.
