The Gabonese government, through ministers Lambert Mouvinde Millot, Mays Moussi, and Emmanuel Eyeghe Nze, held talks with residents who will be impacted by a new road project in Grand Libreville. The project aims to construct a 20km road connecting the Jeanne Ébori flyover to the Libreville bypass. The government announced that financial assistance will be provided to help residents relocate. The talks were attended by the governor of Estuaire province, Marie-Françoise Dikoumba.
The road project, which will be 30 meters wide, includes two lanes in each direction, a central median, sidewalks, parking areas, and emergency stopping lanes. It also involves installing networks for telecommunications, water, and electricity. The project is expected to alleviate traffic congestion in Grand Libreville, which has become a significant challenge in recent years. The government's goal is to modernize the area's road infrastructure.
Approximately 270 households, including 67 property owners with titles, will be affected by the project. Residents in the Lac-Bleu, Diba-Diba, and Okala areas were informed that demolitions will begin on November 4. The government emphasized that the project is essential for the construction of the road and that it will provide social assistance to those affected.
The project has been in the works for several years, and the government is determined to see it through. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has instructed the government to prioritize the project, which aims to improve the living conditions of residents in Grand Libreville. The redevelopment plan includes measures to minimize the impact on residents and provide alternative housing.
The talks between the government and residents were described as pedagogical, with the aim of explaining the project's details and the benefits it will bring. The government also informed residents that they will receive financial assistance to help them relocate. The project is expected to have a positive impact on the area, providing better infrastructure and improved traffic flow.
The road project is part of a broader effort to modernize Gabon's infrastructure. The government has been working to improve the country's roads, and this project is a significant step in that direction. The project is expected to be completed in the near future, with the demolition of affected structures set to begin on November 4.
The government has assured residents that it will do everything possible to minimize the impact of the project on their lives. The financial assistance provided will help residents to relocate and settle in new areas. The project is a key part of the government's efforts to improve the living conditions of Gabonese citizens.
Key points
- The Gabonese government has begun consultations with residents who will be displaced by a new road project in Grand Libreville.
- The project aims to construct a 20km road connecting the Jeanne Ébori flyover to the Libreville bypass.
- Financial assistance will be provided to help residents relocate.
