Africazine:
Gabon is taking a significant step toward modernizing its pension management system.
On April 13, 2026, the biometric enrollment campaign for retired public employees was launched in Oyem. The initiative, led by Hervé Patrick Okangabere, enrolled 320 retirees on its first day and aims to enhance the efficiency of pension management through advanced technology.
Gabon Launches Biometric Enrollment for Retirees
The campaign, approved by Gabon’s highest authorities, utilizes facial recognition technology to link retirees’ photos with their existing data in the Caisse de pension et prestation familiale des agents de l’Etat (Cpff) files. This modernization effort is designed to streamline the production of retirement cards.
Okangabere emphasized that the new system will eliminate the need for a physical certificate of life, simplifying the process for retirees. Those enrolled during the launch will not need to present this document until April 2027, marking a significant reduction in bureaucratic hurdles.
Gabon: Key figures on biometric enrollment
- 320 retired public employees enrolled on the first day
- Enrollment operation scheduled to conclude on April 17
- Retirees from Haut-Ntem, Haut-Como, and Okano required to attend
Future Steps for Pension Management Reform
- Enrollment campaign to conclude on April 17, 2026
- Implementation of facial recognition technology in pension management
- Retirees will not need to present a certificate of life until April 2027
Gabon is leading the way in pension modernization with innovative technology.
