Rodrigue Tondo has officially been installed as the director provincial of the Conseil national de l’eau et de l’électricité (CNEE) in Gabon's Haut-Ogooué province. The installation ceremony took place in Franceville, the capital of the province, on October 27, 2026. The event was presided over by Alex Dhjibala, the deputy director general of CNEE. Local administrative, municipal, and security authorities were in attendance.
The ceremony was attended by several notable figures, including Célestine Rosette Lendoye-Bouroubou, the first deputy mayor of Franceville, who represented the mayor. She emphasized the need for strengthened collaboration between CNEE and local authorities to improve access to clean water and electricity for the population. Her remarks underscored the importance of effective partnership in addressing the region's water and electricity challenges.
In his address, Alex Dhjibala reaffirmed CNEE's commitment to enhancing the management of water and public lighting infrastructure. He also called for increased mobilization against acts of vandalism targeting these facilities. The deputy director general's comments highlighted the critical role of community involvement in protecting and maintaining these essential services.
Rafaël Obali, the prefect of Passa, represented the governor of the province at the ceremony. He welcomed Tondo's appointment and urged him to work towards strengthening water and electricity services for the benefit of the Haut-Ogooué population. Obali's presence and remarks demonstrated the provincial government's interest in the effective functioning of CNEE in the region.
The Conseil national de l’eau et de l’électricité (CNEE) is a public establishment under the technical supervision of the Ministry of Energy and Hydraulic Resources. The organization was established in 2011 following the reorganization of the Special Water Fund and the Special Electricity Fund. CNEE is responsible for executing public services related to the management of water and public lighting networks on behalf of the state.
The installation ceremony concluded with a call for enhanced cooperation between local authorities and CNEE. This appeal was made to ensure that the populations of Haut-Ogooué benefit from improved services. The event ended on a note of optimism, with expectations that Tondo's leadership will bring about positive changes in the region's water and electricity landscape.
As Tondo begins his tenure, the focus is on addressing the challenges facing the water and electricity sectors in Haut-Ogooué. His appointment and the ceremony that accompanied it reflect the ongoing efforts to improve service delivery and infrastructure management in the region. The involvement of various stakeholders, including local authorities and CNEE officials, underscores the collaborative approach required to achieve these goals.
Key points
- Rodrigue Tondo has been officially installed as the director provincial of CNEE in Gabon's Haut-Ogooué province.
- The installation ceremony was presided over by Alex Dhjibala, the deputy director general of CNEE.
- Tondo's appointment aims to improve access to water and electricity for the population of Haut-Ogooué.
