
Gaudence Nizigiyimana
Gaudence Nizigiyimana is the General Director of the Office of Palm Oil (OHP) in Burundi, where she is responsible for implementing policies related to the management and regulation of palm oil production. Recently, she announced a new annual rental fee of 700,000 FBu per hectare for palm oil plantations starting in February 2026, a decision that has sparked controversy among local farmers who claim it was made without adequate consultation.
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Gaudence Nizigiyimana announced the new annual rental fee for palm oil fields in Rumonge.
Entre atouts et opportunités inexploités – IWACUIwacu – leading independent newspaper in Burundi·
Burundi· 2026-06-19
Gaudence Nizigiyimana, the director general of the Office de l’huile de palme (OHP), announced the new annual rental fee for palm oil plantations.
Malentendu autour d’une location annuelle des palmerais – IWACUIwacu – leading independent newspaper in Burundi·
Burundi· 2026-02-16











