BGFI HOLDING CORPORATION : Henri Claude Oyima Reasserts Leadership and Sets the Group on Course for 2030

(LVDE) — On January 8 and 9, 2026, Henri Claude Oyima led a strategic back-to-work seminar bringing together BGFI Holding Corporation’s senior executives. This gathering, marked by his effective return to the helm of the group after a period in government, served as the starting point for a new, ambitious roadmap toward 2030.

In a studious atmosphere marked by strong engagement, BGFI Holding Corporation opened the 2026 financial year with a high-level seminar chaired by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Henri Claude Oyima. Over two days, leaders and managers from the group’s various entities met to review progress and outline the contours of a new dynamic.

The meeting carried strong symbolic weight: it confirmed Oyima’s full return to the management of the group’s affairs after seven months in the Gabonese government as Minister of Economy and State Holdings. According to several participants, this experience enriched his understanding of major macroeconomic balances, public financing mechanisms, and the expectations of international partners—insights now incorporated into the bank’s strategic vision.

At the heart of the discussions was the assessment of the “Dynamic Corporate Project 2025,” the reference framework that has structured BGFI’s actions over the past five years. The exchanges highlighted progress in governance, compliance, and internal structuring, while also calling for continued efforts in risk management and operational efficiency. In an increasingly regulated regional financial environment, these levers are seen as essential to consolidating the group’s credibility.

However, the focus was firmly on the future. Henri Claude Oyima presented the broad directions of the new 2026–2030 strategic cycle. Without detailing execution plans, he outlined a trajectory based on modernizing the banking offering, accelerating digital transformation in response to the rise of fintechs, enhancing internal talent, and maintaining rigorous financial discipline.

Beyond the announcements, the seminar played a mobilizing role. The CEO called for collective commitment, emphasizing that the project’s success will depend on team cohesion and their ability to carry a shared vision. This milestone event thus helped to revive the sense of belonging and reinforce a corporate culture geared toward performance and innovation.

At a time when the African banking sector is undergoing profound change, BGFI Holding Corporation has made its ambition clear: to remain a key player in Central Africa and expand its influence across the continent. The coming years will show whether this strategic relaunch will enable the group to turn ambition into concrete and sustainable results.

Tressy Chouente