LÉBAMBA, Gabon – In a demonstration of community support and gratitude, cooperative societies and commercial associations from the department of Louétsi-Wano, located in the Ngounié province, presented food items to the First Lady, Mme Zita Oligui Nguema.
The offerings of bananas, cassava, tubers, vegetables, and other maraîchers reflect the people’s appreciation for her commitment to economic and social development in the region.
The event, which also featured the distribution of agricultural equipment, was organized under the initiative “Retour à la Terre. “.
The societies involved, including the SCOOPs, the Groupe des planteurs louvanois, the Association des commerçants de Lébamba, the Association du troisième âge, and the Association des veuves de la Louetsi-Wano, highlighted the role of the land in rewarding those who cultivate it with courage, patience, and determination. Addressing the crowd on behalf of the recipients, Minister of Public Works Edgard Moukoumbi expressed the people’s gratitude for the president’s couple’s solidarity towards rural communities.
The cooperatives’donation serves as a reminder that collective effort and community support are essential in rural development.
The First Lady’s engagement is part of a broader effort by the government to enhance public safety and support agricultural cooperatives, especially in rural areas. This initiative aligns with the country’s strategy to foster rural development and the role of cooperatives in promoting agricultural productivity and food security.
As the nation moves forward, the significance of agricultural cooperatives in rural areas is underscored, with their role in promoting food security and economic development.
The recent event in Lébamba not only highlights the importance of these cooperatives but also underscores the government’s efforts to foster national unity and support its development agenda.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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