Gabon’s Fishing Sector: Launch of Identification and Census in Lambaréné BODY: LAMBARÉNÉ, Gabon – June 30, 2026 – The Ministry of the Sea, Fishing, and Blue Economy has embarked on an initiative to identify, census, and sensitize key players in Gabon’s fishing industry.
The campaign, held in Lambaréné, the capital of the Moyen-Ogooué region, is part of the broader Gab-Pêche project aimed at supporting the sector through the provision of improved equipment and facilities. Led by Jean-Paul Sassa Mboungui, the mission involved the registration of fish processors, fishmongers, boat manufacturers, mechanics, and other stakeholders engaged in fishing and aquaculture activities.
According to Lucienne Ariane Kinebell, the head of the fishing department at the ministry, the objective is to ensure that these actors can access the necessary tools to enhance their operations. Fabrice Nicodème Mouele, the director provincial of fishing and aquaculture, emphasized the importance of identifying the needs of each actor. “.
The government has set up the Gab — Pêche project to support the fishing sector. It is crucial to identify and register these needs so that we can study the accompanying modalities, “he. During the campaign, which took place from June 29 to 30, a total of 96 individuals were enrolled, including 80 fishers, 7 processors, 4 boat manufacturers, and 5 fishmongers.
The campaign will continue in other areas, including Cocobeach, to further the project’s reach. This census is a critical step toward promoting sustainable fishing practices and protecting the marine ecosystems in the region. It is expected to inform the development of policies and programs that will contribute to the long-term viability of Gabon’s fishing industry.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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