The Société des Bois de Lastourville (SBL) held a memorial service on Friday in Koulamoutou, Gabon, to honor colleague Hubert Wilfried Mondjo Gando, who died on October 12 in a logging accident. Mondjo Gando, a 37-year-old logger, was killed while working on an SBL site about 40 kilometers from Koulamoutou. The service was attended by SBL agents, led by Ivan Arsène Itati Madebe, representing the company's general director.
Mondjo Gando was recruited by SBL in 2018 as a logging assistant and quickly rose through the ranks to become a logger. His dedication and hard work earned him the trust of the company's management. According to the SBL's human resources manager, Mondjo Gando was known for his commitment to his job and his colleagues. His sudden death has left a void among his colleagues, friends, and family.
Colleagues and friends of Mondjo Gando described him as a kind and caring person who was always willing to help others. He was particularly devoted to his family and colleagues, who appreciated his friendly and supportive nature. The outpouring of tributes to Mondjo Gando reflects the impact he had on those who knew him.
The memorial service included a procession from the Koulamoutou Regional Hospital, where Mondjo Gando's body was taken after the accident. Colleagues carried his coffin for about a kilometer, paying their respects to the deceased logger. The procession was a poignant display of solidarity and grief from his colleagues.
Mondjo Gando was born on October 3, 1989, and joined SBL in 2018. His career with the company was marked by steady progress and increasing responsibility. Despite his relatively short time with the company, Mondjo Gando made a lasting impression on his colleagues and superiors.
The SBL management was represented at the memorial service by Ivan Arsène Itati Madebe, who expressed condolences to Mondjo Gando's family and colleagues. The company's general director, Mr. Ziad, was unable to attend the service but was represented by Madebe. The attendance of senior management officials underscored the company's commitment to honoring its employees.
Mondjo Gando's body was transferred to his hometown of Mimongo after the memorial service in Koulamoutou. His colleagues and friends will remember him for his dedication, kindness, and commitment to his work and those around him. The logging accident that claimed his life has sent shockwaves through the SBL community.
Key points
- Société des Bois de Lastourville held a memorial service for logger Hubert Wilfried Mondjo Gando, who died in a logging accident on October 12.
- Mondjo Gando was a dedicated and hardworking employee who rose through the ranks to become a logger.
- Colleagues and friends paid their respects to Mondjo Gando in a procession in Koulamoutou, highlighting his impact on those who knew him.
