Mouila, Gabon — On July 18, 2026, a significant event took place in the department of Douya-Onoye as the prefect, Alphonse Ndeme, officiated the installation of new village leaders for Idoumi and Nzona in the Ngounié-Centrale canton, located in southern Gabon.
The Agence gabonaise de presse reported that the ceremony included welcoming remarks, the reading of the nominees’biographies, and the announcement of the appointments by the prefecture’s secretary general, Roméo Ndembi.
The newly appointed village leaders are Daniel Kombi, who will replace the outgoing Dominique Mingongue as the chief of Idoumi, and Dominique Mingongue, who has been named to lead Nzona in place of the late Simon Mogangue.
In his speech, Prefect Ndeme emphasized the crucial role of village chiefs, describing them as the first collaborators of the administration, tasked with maintaining peace, serving as a bridge between the state and the people, and driving local development.
The new chiefs expressed their gratitude to the authorities for the trust placed in them and vowed to work for peace, social cohesion, and the development of their respective villages.
The installation of these village leaders is a part of Gabon’s ongoing efforts to strengthen local governance and improve living conditions in rural areas.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Agpgabon
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