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Mohamed Bangoura sets three priorities to revive Guinea’s OGP

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Mohamed Bangoura took office on 20 October 2026 as head of the Guinean Advertising Office (OGP), with priorities including staff mobilisation, restoring partners’ confidence and improving revenues. He presented this roadmap during the handover ceremony at the Office’s headquarters in Taouyah, according to Guinéenews.

Mohamed Bangoura set out three priorities after taking office on Tuesday 20 October 2026 as head of the Guinean Advertising Office (OGP): mobilising staff, restoring partners’ confidence and increasing revenues. The new director-general presented this roadmap during the handover ceremony at the OGP headquarters in Taouyah, Guinéenews reports.

To unite the teams, Mohamed Bangoura plans to rely on dialogue, recognition of skills and professional discipline. He also wants to improve relations with advertising and communications stakeholders, prioritising listening and consultation in response to criticism.

The ceremony was held under the chairmanship of the OGP board chairman. Representatives of the Ministry of Communication, Digital Economy and Innovation, media managers and the Office’s staff took part.

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