Gabon Taps Ivorian Builder Hassan Dakhlallah For Data Center Project

Gabons transitional president selects Porteo BTP to build a major national data center, marking a key step in the countrys digital transformation.

Porteo BTP, led by Hassan Dakhlallah, brings expertise from Cte dIvoires Tier III Data Center, reinforcing Gabons push for secure, scalable data infrastructure.

Dakhlallahs PORTEO expands across West and Central Africa, reshaping infrastructure with projects in roads, real estate, and engineering.

Gabons transitional president, Brice Oligui Nguema, has selected Porteo BTP, a leading Ivorian construction firm owned by Ivorian-Lebanese businessman Hassan Dakhlallah, to spearhead the development of a major digital infrastructure project a large-capacity national data center.

The project is a key part of Gabons digital transformation and aims to strengthen the countrys ties with Cte d'Ivoire. For President Nguema, it signals a strong start to his administration, demonstrating his commitment to driving Gabon toward a tech-driven future.

The construction will be led by Dakhlallah and his firm, which offers a comprehensive approach, from engineering to execution. The project also includes training initiatives to build local capacity. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation, the center is expected to become one of Central Africa's leading digital hubs. Work is set to begin soon, with the laying of the foundation stone marking a major milestone in the development of the National Data Center.

This isnt new ground for Dakhlallah and his company. Porteo BTP was behind the construction of Cte dIvoires Tier III Data Center, a critical piece of infrastructure in West Africa. Gabons decision to award this new contract to Porteo, alongside U.S. tech firm Cybastion, reflects a firm belief that the partnership has both the experience and expertise to deliver.

The push to build out data infrastructure comes at a time when global demand for data centers is skyrocketing, fueled by a surge in digital services, AI adoption, and 5G rollout. As computing needs soar, so does the need for powerful, secure, and scalable data storage facilities.