On October 7, 2026, in Libreville, Gabon's Minister of State for National Education and Civic Instruction, Camélia Ntoutoume Leclercq, held a meeting with several partners of the Gabonese education system. The meeting included representatives from the Permanent Committee of the International Education and the National Education Union (SENA). The partners presented their activities and raised various concerns related to the education sector.
Discussions with the Permanent Committee of the International Education focused on actions taken by the organization internationally and several issues affecting Gabon's education system. An expanded meeting with all national education partners was planned to address the concerns raised. The meeting aimed to bring together all stakeholders to discuss and find solutions to the challenges facing the education sector.
Léa Georgina Eyang Mefane, the sub-regional representative of the Permanent Committee of the International Education, stated that they met with Minister Ntoutoume Leclercq to report on their international activities. The minister agreed to a future meeting with other education partners to discuss the concerns raised. This meeting is expected to provide a platform for the partners to share their experiences and expertise.
The National Education Union (SENA) used the meeting to present its activities for World Teachers' Day, celebrated on October 5, and its union back-to-school event. SENA's discussions with the minister covered several sector issues, including education funding, teacher health, school violence, and mental health. The union emphasized the importance of addressing these challenges to improve the education sector.
Magloire Memiagha, acting Secretary-General of SENA, stated that they briefed Minister Ntoutoume Leclercq on their international activities and discussed budgetary issues, teacher health, school violence, and mental health. SENA also presented a plea for its participation in the analysis process of the CONFEMEN's Program for the Analysis of Educational Systems (PASEC). The program's results are expected to be presented in Dakar soon.
SENA's plea aims to ensure its contribution to the analysis of the education system and the development of educational policies. The union believes it should be involved in the PASEC results, as it has worked on issues related to the education system. By participating in the process, SENA hopes to have a greater impact on education policy decisions.
Minister Ntoutoume Leclercq received SENA's plea and committed to considering their concerns. The meeting demonstrated the government's willingness to engage with education partners and address the challenges facing the sector. Further discussions are expected to lead to collaborative solutions to improve Gabon's education system.
Key points
- Minister Camélia Ntoutoume Leclercq engages with education partners to address sector concerns.
- SENA presents its activities and discusses budgetary issues, teacher health, and school violence.
- Expanded meeting planned with all national education partners to discuss concerns.
