Two Anglophones get top positions in Cameroon cabinet reshuffle

Two politicians from Anglophone Cameroon have been handed top cabinet positions in a government reshuffle on Friday evening.

Dr. Nalova Lyonga was named Minister of Secondary Education whiles Atanga Nji Paul was appointed Minister of Territorial Administration which translates to the Interior Ministry portfolio.

The Prime Minister Philemon Yang and Information Minister Issa Bakary Tchiroma were among those that maintained their positions. Local media portals reported about five big dismissals.

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As per the cabinet reorganization orders, President Paul Biya also created a new ministry for Decentralization and Local Government. It is to be headed by one Elanga Obam George.

Minister in charge of Decentralisation and Local Development –
Elanga Obam George

Minister of Water Resources and Energy –
Eloundou Essomba Gaston

Minister of the Economy Planning and Regional Development –
Alamine Ousmane Mey

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Minister of Secondary Education br>Nalova Lyonga Pauline Egbe

Minister of Finance –
Motaze Louis Paul

Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms
Le Joseph

Minister of Forest and Founa –
Ndongo Jules Doret

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Minister of Transport br>Ngale Bibehe Massina Jean Ernest

Minister Delegate at the Ministry of the Economy Planning and Regional Development incharge of Plannification
Paul Tasong

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Minister incharge of Special Duties at the Presidency;
- Sadi Rene
- Dion Ngute

Secretary of State at the Ministry of Defence in charge of the Gendarmerie br>Etoga Yves Laundry

Secretary of State at the Ministry of Public Works
Armand Njoudom

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