We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Cameroon’s Head of State Paul Biya January 4 appointed new ministers into his government. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Within each ministry one may find a “delegated minister” (French “ministre délégué”) – which is a third-ranking political appointee after minister of state and minister. Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership Female Ministers of the United Republic of Cameroon/ La République Unie de Cameroun (Female Suffrage 1946/56) 1884-1916 administered by Germany, afterwards East Cameroon was administered by France as a Trusteeship for the League of Nations and United Nations til 1959 when it became independent. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. -Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Supreme State Control – Mbah Acha née Fomundam Rose-Minister of Arts and Culture – Jean Narcisse Mouelle Kombi-Minister of Commerce – Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana-Minister of Communication – Issa Tchiroma Bakary-Minister of Lands, Survey and State Property – Jacqueline Koum Abissike Cameroon president on Friday evening issued a decree naming a new Prime Minister to replace long serving Philemon Yang who was inching towards a decade in the role. The Government of Cameroon has over 30 ministries, each of which is headed by a political and presidential appointee entitled “minister” or “minister of state” (a more senior level). In Biya’s reshuffled government, sixteen new ministers were appointed and twenty-two others maintained. by But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The first prime minister was Ahmadou Ahijo who served for five months before becoming president. The secretary-general in each ministry is the highest ranking civil servant. Under Biya’s government, he has served in the following post as a minister of state for industrial and commercial development and telecommunications, minister for state and transport, tourism, and leisure.Achidi served as the prime minister from 1992-1996 becoming the first Anglophone to be appointed as the prime minister. The government ministries of Cameroon were defined by Decree number 2004/320 of December 8, 2004.
Minister of Public Health Manaouda Malachi. Cameroon's President names new Ministers The Head of State, H.E. The current Prime Minister of Cameroon is Joseph Ngute, since 4 January 2019. Bello went into exile in Nigeria and returned as an opposition leader in the 1990s with his UNDP party. Prior to his appointment, he served in several governmental posts as the deputy secretary general of the president (1975-1982), minister of state for the economy and the plan.
Hong Kong: Fears China seeking to collect DNA hamper mass Covid testing Ministers, however, have access to parliament and can participate in deliberations. Minister of state (minister for the armed forces): Nick Harvey, Liberal Democrat. Minister Delegate at the Presidency of the Republic, in charge of Higher State Control. Cameroon: Government pledges FCFA 10 billion to SMEs The position has been abolished twice between, 1972-1975 and 1984-1991. Cameroon has a new Prime Minister in the person of Dion Ngute Joseph. Mrs. Mbah Acha born Fomundam Rose.
All ministries are broken down further into directorates and departments. He has served in several government positions since his replacement in 1996 including as chairman of the Board of directors of the national Investment Corporation, part of Biya’s campaign committee and finally was elected as the vice-president of the senate.After their term in office, most of the prime ministers remain politically active supporting the government of the day after which they get other government responsibilities. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Prof. Nalova Lyonga. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.