Oligui Nguema meets Gabonese youth in Beijing
Gabonese students and young professionals in China expressed their desire to return and contribute to national development.
Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema met with Gabonese students and young professionals in Beijing on November 7, 2026, before returning to Libreville. The meeting, held after a five-day state visit to China, focused on national economic issues.
Some attendees voiced their wish to return to Gabon to start businesses and create wealth, while others aimed to enhance their skills in strategic sectors like mining, new technologies, digital services, and artificial intelligence. President Nguema acknowledged their aspirations, highlighting opportunities from his visit in mining, oil, gas, and agro-industry.
The president also mentioned support mechanisms for project leaders, simplified business creation procedures, and SME financing. He urged the diaspora to maintain solidarity and respect Chinese laws and the Gabonese embassy's guidance, reaffirming their integral role in the nation.
Why it mattersGabonese students and professionals in China want to use their acquired skills for national development, and President Nguema discussed support for their return and entrepreneurial endeavors.