On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya, the newly appointed Director General of Taxes, for a significant audience. She was accompanied by her recently promoted senior officials and Thierry Minko, the Minister of Economy, Finance, Debt, and Participations, who also oversees the fight against the high cost of living.
During this initial meeting, the new Director General expressed profound gratitude to the Head of State for her appointment. More importantly, Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya seized the opportunity to present the key strategic directions of her mandate.
Her comprehensive strategy centers on a clear three-pronged approach: modernizing existing structures, broadening the tax base, and optimizing revenue collection. The tax administration also intends to fortify its control and monitoring mechanisms for taxpayers, operating with unwavering rigor, integrity, and professionalism.
Digitalization: A potent weapon against fiscal fraud
Addressing these ambitious plans, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema underscored the pivotal role of the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) in Gabon’s economic transformation. For the Head of State, the effective mobilization of domestic revenues is the essential fuel for financing critical infrastructure projects and enhancing public services.
To realize these objectives, the President emphasized the urgent necessity of implementing a fully integrated digital system. This significant digital shift is crucial for simplifying procedures for users, strengthening the traceability of financial transactions, and decisively eliminating tax fraud.
A firm call for exemplary conduct and tangible results
In his concluding remarks, Gabon’s leader urged the new directorate to abandon outdated practices by fostering a spirit of teamwork, discipline, and transparency. Placing a strong emphasis on a performance-driven culture, the administration now expects the DGI to become a primary catalyst for the nation’s public finance recovery.