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Governor Christiane Leckat receives new officials in Makokou

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Ogooué-Ivindo Governor Christiane Leckat met recently promoted administrative officials in Makokou and urged them to take up their duties seriously. The meeting also addressed the functioning of the provincial administration and the efficiency of public services, reports the Gabonese Press Agency.

Ogooué-Ivindo province Governor Christiane Leckat received recently promoted administrative officials in Makokou on Wednesday 21 October at an introductory meeting. She urged them to integrate into the local administration and ensure continuity of public services, according to the Gabonese Press Agency.

Christiane Leckat announced a professional development seminar for public servants and administrative staff of local authorities, from 26 to 30 October. Organised by the School for Preparation for Administrative Careers, the session will focus on administrative writing and the implementation of budget appropriations, according to the Gabonese Press Agency.

The meeting, attended by civilian and military officials as well as representatives of local authorities, also addressed the functioning of the provincial administration. The governor congratulated the newly promoted officials and paid tribute to their predecessors for the work they had carried out, according to the same source.

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