Gabon: Food Safety Agency Records 2.9 Billion FCFA in Revenue in 2025
The financial report for 2025 from the Gabonese Food Safety Agency shows total revenue of 2.9 billion FCFA, representing a 21% annual increase from the 2.4 billion FCFA in the previous year and 1.9 billion FCFA received before the 2024 reform.
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Under the leadership of Jean Delors Biyogue Bi Ntougou, the administration has managed to clear a debt of 938 million FCFA contracted under previous management. The internal reorganization is based on the rotation of administrative officials who have been in post for more than 5 years, the deployment of a professional qualification program that has allowed the integration of 100 young trainees and the technical improvement of 62 health inspectors. Despite the 6-week strike launched in October 2025 by the National Union of Establishment Agents, the return of 90% of staff has consolidated operational control over the food market.
The automated payment of fees to the public treasury's counters neutralizes the risks of fraudulent interception of funds. The renewal of technical management frameworks is revitalizing inspection operations in commercial outlets. Ongoing training for control agents is strengthening the detection of foodstuffs unfit for human consumption.
The increase in budget capacity ensures the autonomous financing of sanitary surveillance missions across the national territory. The regularization of recruitment procedures is securing the career paths of young graduates in the agri-food sector. The rigor applied to the collection of inspection taxes is establishing the international credibility of the regulatory body.
Ndjomo Carlos
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