Gabon’s Education Minister Camélia Ntoutoume Leclercq Encourages Baccalaureate Candidates Amid Material Challenges LIBREVILLE, Gabon – On July 17, 2026, Gabon’s Minister of State for Education, Camélia Ntoutoume Leclercq, visited the examination center of the Bikélé Technical High School to offer encouragement to 229 candidates preparing for the technical and professional baccalaureate exams. This visit was particularly timely as the candidates faced material shortages, as noted by the Gabonese Press Agency.
The Minister acknowledged the efforts of students, teachers, and parents in overcoming the year’s accumulated challenges. She commended the candidates for their dedication, despite the lack of holidays for the students and the pressure on educators to prepare for the exams. Leclercq emphasized the importance of technical and professional education, noting that Gabon’s development, particularly in large-scale projects and the transformation of raw materials, requires well-trained technicians, skilled workers, and engineers.
She called for a shift in societal perceptions to support young women pursuing these fields, highlighting the capabilities of female students in the construction and masonry sectors.
The visit to Bikélé is part of the government’s broader efforts to engage with educational institutions and understand the challenges on the ground. It underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring that students have the necessary support to excel in their academic pursuits.
As the baccalaureate exams progress, the government and educational authorities are expected to monitor the candidates’progress closely.
The outcome of these exams will serve as a significant milestone for the students and a measure of the effectiveness of the education system in Gabon.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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