The Gabonese government has started developing a relocation site for populations affected by the Grand Libreville project. On October 31, the Minister of Construction, Lambert Mouvinde Millot, visited the site in Malibé 2 to oversee the commencement of development. The site, which spans 15 hectares, will accommodate at least 100 parcels. The development is in line with instructions from President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to ensure that affected populations are relocated to a well-planned area.
The relocation site will have all necessary collective equipment, including improved access roads and internal roads. According to the Société nationale immobilière (SNI), the site will offer residents similar living conditions to their current locations. The government has mobilized the necessary logistics and human resources to develop the site. This initiative is part of the government's efforts to provide alternative housing for populations impacted by the Grand Libreville project.
The Grand Libreville project aims to modernize infrastructure and improve mobility in the area. The project is in line with the Plan national de croissance et de développement (PNCD), which seeks to upgrade road infrastructure and enhance mobility. The government has been engaging with affected populations, addressing their concerns and providing information on the relocation process.
Recently, several ministers, including Emmanuel Eyeghe Nze, Mays Mouissi, Lambert Mouvinde Millot, and Jacqueline Ilogue-Bignoumba, held a joint press conference to provide updates on the project. They discussed the expansion and development of roads in Grand Libreville, including the dispensaire d’Okala-Sortie SEEG and Lac Bleu-Diba-Diba sections.
The government has been working to ensure transparency and share information with affected populations. The press conference was part of a series of meetings with collectives of concerned residents. The government has been engaging with populations for several months, addressing their concerns and providing information on the relocation process.
The Agence nationale de l'urbanisme et des travaux topographiques (ANUTTC) has provided details on the location of parcels for relocation. According to Léonard Nguema Ebozo'o, the parcels will be located in Malibé and Ntoum. The agency has also outlined measures to support affected families during the relocation process.
The development of the relocation site is part of a broader effort to improve housing and infrastructure in Gabon. The government has been working to address housing needs, with over 4,000 people receiving assistance and 2,500 fiches withdrawn during recent housing days.
Key points
- The Gabonese government has initiated development of a 15-hectare relocation site for populations impacted by the Grand Libreville project.
- The site will accommodate at least 100 parcels and have necessary collective equipment.
- The project aims to modernize infrastructure and improve mobility in Grand Libreville.
