Paul Toungui

Paul Toungui (born 7 September 1950[1]) is a Gabonese politician who served in the government of Gabon from 1990 to 2012.

Toungai was born in Okonja, located in Haut-Ogooué Province in southeastern Gabon,[1][3] and studied mathematics, earning a degree in France.

In 1991, he joined the government as Minister of Finance and the Budget,[1] holding that post until March 1994.

[1] Following the latter election, Toungui was made Minister of State for the Economy, Finance, the Budget, and Privatization[1][3] on 27 January 2002.

Having survived Ali Bongo's initial reworking of the government, he was its longest-serving minister, with nearly two decades of continuous experience.