Head of State Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema Promotes the Rise of Food Sovereignty in Akanda
During a visit to the BTF Farming facility, the President reaffirmed his strategic support for local agricultural entrepreneurship, funded by national banking mechanisms to boost the economy.
T his presidential visit to Akanda highlights the success of BTF Farming, a modern poultry operation. Supported by financial backing from the BCEG, this project illustrates the commitment to transitioning toward sustainable food autonomy, turning political vision into concrete results for the Gabonese household.
A Presidential Drive for Nutritional Independence President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema made a significant impact by visiting the heart of the BTF Farming facility. This gesture, characterized by its hands-on nature, underscores the vital importance of agriculture in the national transformation project. While observing the production lines, the Head of State praised the hard work of local producers who strive daily to reduce dependence on external food imports.
An Economic Model Sustained by National Financing The farm, home to six thousand laying hens, benefits from a major investment by the Bank for Commerce and Entrepreneurship of Gabon (Banque pour le Commerce et l’Entrepreneuriat du Gabon). This loan of 360 million FCFA demonstrates that the synergy between financial institutions and entrepreneurs is the engine of development. BTF Farming has thus become a symbol of high-performance agriculture capable of generating growth and sustainable employment.
Operational Excellence Serving the Gabonese Consumer With an impressive daily production of 5,400 eggs, the Akanda facility meets the growing demand for accessible animal protein. This technical modernity, combined with rigorous management, proves that Gabonese agricultural entrepreneurship has reached a remarkable level of maturity. The Head of Government sees this success as tangible proof that Gabon can, through its own resources, ensure its food security.
The visit of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema establishes agriculture as a pillar of national dignity. By supporting these local champions, the Gabonese State is durably transforming its rural economy, thereby guaranteeing a prosperous and autonomous future.
