Gabon: Who is Henri-Claude Oyima, the new Minister of Economy?

Henri Claude Oyima, previously emblematic president of the Fédération des Entreprises du Gabon (FEG), is now called to the government where he becomes the "super minister" in charge of economics, finance, budget, debt and the fight against expensive life. A major change that leaves the FEG presidency vacant. From then on, a question burns the lips of economic actors: who to succeed him? Several names circulate, each with its strengths... and its…

Two days after being sworn in, the President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, proceeded with the formation of his government. On Monday, May 5, 2025, he appointed the CEO of the BGFIBank group, Henri-Claude Oyima, as Minister of State, Minister of Economy, Finance, Debt and Participation.

The BGFI Group welcomed the appointment of its President and Chief Executive Officer to the post of Minister of State, Minister of Economy, Finance, Debt and Gabonese Participations. "This appointment is a tribute to an exemplary career, marked by recognized expertise in economic policy and a constant commitment to the development of Gabon. It also reflects the will of the highest authorities to mobilize expertise from the private sector in orde…

What is happening in the United States illustrates that sometimes it is better to leave businessmen in the business world. It has been years since Oyima could have embarked on politics at a high level, but he preferred to focus on the management and growth of the assets of Bongo and their loved ones within the BGFI. Why then remove him now from what he has mastered perfectly in order to settle in the Ministry of Economy? Being a good banker does…

The influential Gabonese banker has just been appointed as Minister of State for the Economy, Finance, Debt and Equity, with the main task of reassuring donors and investors, both regional and international.

He was appointed on 5 May 2025 Minister of State, Minister of Economy, Finance, Debt and Participations in the very first government formed after the swearing-in of the transitional president, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguéma. Henri-Claude Oyima is the new Minister of Economy in Gabon. Appointed a year ago chairman of the board of directors of BGFIBank Cameroon, the boss and founder of the powerful regional banking group made a notable entry into th…