By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The National Agency for
Digital Infrastructures and Frequencies (ANINF) has officially opened its first
provincial office in Franceville, marking a significant milestone in the
agency’s efforts to extend digital services and support across Gabon.
The inauguration ceremony
took place in the province of Haut-Ogooué and was presided over by the Prefect
of the Department of M’Passa, acting on behalf of the Governor of the province.
The event was attended by the President of the Departmental Council of M’Passa,
the Mayor of Franceville, and representatives of various local administrations.
The new office represents
ANINF’s first regional establishment since the agency was created in 2011 and
forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen the agency’s presence outside
the capital while supporting the country’s digital transformation agenda.
Speaking at the ceremony,
Alberto Mounguengui Moudoki said the establishment of the Franceville office
reflects the agency’s commitment to bringing state digital expertise closer to
public institutions, local authorities, businesses and citizens.
According to ANINF, the
office will provide technical support to local administrations, assist in the
use and management of government digital infrastructure, facilitate the
identification and reporting of digital needs at the local level, and improve
coordination between the agency’s central services and stakeholders in the
province.
The initiative is expected
to enhance the delivery of digital services and contribute to more inclusive
digital development by ensuring that communities outside major urban centres
have greater access to technical expertise and government digital resources.
ANINF noted that the opening
aligns with Gabon’s broader national development objectives, which place
digital technology at the centre of efforts to modernize public administration,
strengthen territorial development and improve public service delivery.
