The Antoine Gizenga cabinet consisted of the Ministers of State, Ministers and Deputy Ministers appointed by Prime Minister Antoine Gizenga of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Gizenga was Prime Minister from 30 December 2006 to 10 October 2008. His first cabinet was appointed on 5 February 2007, with 59 members. A new government was announced on 25 November 2007, with its size reduced to 44 ministers.
First cabinet
editThe Ministers of State and Ministers appointed on 5 February 2007 were:[1]
Ministers of State
edit| Position | Officeholder |
|---|---|
| Minister of State for Agriculture | Nzanga Mobutu |
| State Minister of the Interior Decentralization and Security | Denis Kalume |
| Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation | Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi |
| Minister of State for Higher Education and University | Sylvain Ngabu Chumbu |
| Minister of State for Infrastructure Public Works and Reconstruction | Pierre Lumbi Okongo |
| Minister of State to the President of the Republic | Nkulu Mitumba Kilombo |
Ministers
edit| Position | Officeholder | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minister to the Prime Minister | Godfrey Mayobo Mpwene Ngantien | |
| Minister of National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Chikez Diemu | |
| Minister of Justice | Georges Minsay Booka | |
| Minister of Planning | Olivier Kamitatu Etsu | |
| Minister of Regional Integration | Ignace Gata Mavinga | |
| Minister of Finance | Athanase Matenda Kyelu | |
| Budget Minister | Adolphe Muzito | |
| Portfolio Minister | Ms Jeannine Mabunda Lioko | |
| Minister of National Economy | Sylvain Joel Bifwila Tchamwala | |
| Minister of Information Press and National Communication | Toussaint Tshilombo Send | |
| Minister of Industry | Simon Mboso Kiamputu | |
| Foreign Trade | Kasongo Ilunga | Appointed 6 February 2007, but did not attend the opening of government – Ilunga's existence is disputed |
| Denis Mbuyu Manga | From 28 May 2007[2] | |
| Women's Affairs | Philomène Omatuku Atshakawo Akatshi | |
| Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises | Jean François Ekofo Panzoko | |
| Minister of Transport and Communication Channels | Remy Henri Kuseyo Gatanga | |
| Minister of Rural Development | Charles Mwando Nsimba | |
| Minister of Primary Secondary and Vocational Education | Maker Mwangu Famba | |
| Minister of Scientific Research | Sylvanus Mushi Bonane | |
| Minister of Public Health | Victor Makwenge Kaput | |
| Minister of Mines | Martin Kabwelulu Labilo | |
| Minister of Energy | Solomon Banamuhere Baliene | |
| Minister of Hydrocarbons | Lambert Mende Omalanga | |
| Minister of Labour and Social Welfare | Marie-Ange Lukiana Mufwankolo | |
| Minister of Public Service | Zéphyrin Diambu Mutu-di-Lusala Nieva | |
| Minister of Social Affairs and National Solidarity | Martin Bitijula Mahimba | |
| Minister of Women | Philomena Omatuku Atshakawo Akatshi | |
| Minister of Youth and Sports | Pardonne Kaliba Mulanga | |
| Minister of Land Affairs | Liliane Pande Muaba | |
| Minister of Planning and habitat | Lawrence M Simon Ikenga Lisambola | |
| Postmaster Telephones and Telecommunications | Kyamusoke Bamusulanga Nta-Bote | |
| Minister of Environment | Didace Pembe Bokiaga | |
| Minister of Tourism | Kakule Mbahingana Elias | |
| Minister of Culture and the Arts | Marcel Malenso Ndodila | |
| Human Rights Minister | Eugene Lokwa Ilwaloma | |
| Minister of Humanitarian Affairs | Jean-Claude Muyambo Kyassa |
Second cabinet
editThe Ministers of State and Ministers appointed on 25 November 2007 were:[3]
Ministers of State
edit| Position | Officeholder |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | Nzanga Mobutu |
| Interior and security | Denis Kalume Numbi |
| Minister of State to the President of the Republic | Nkulu Mitumba Kilombo |
Ministers
edit| Position | Officeholder |
|---|---|
| Minister to the Prime Minister | Godefroid Mayobo Mpwene Ngantien |
| Budget | Adolphe Muzito |
| Communications and Media | Emile Bongeli |
| Culture and Arts | Esdras Kambale Baekwa |
| Energy | Salomon Banamuhere Baliene |
| Environment, Conservation and Tourism | José Endundu |
| Finance | Athanase Matenda Kyelu |
| Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation | Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi |
| Gender, Family and Children | Philomène Omatuku Atshakawo Akatshi |
| Higher Education, Universities and Scientific Research | Léonard Masuga Rugamira |
| Hydrocarbons | Lambert Mende Omalanga |
| Industry and Small and Medium Enterprises | Simon Mboso Kiamputu |
| Infrastructure, Public Works and Reconstruction | Pierre Lumbi Okongo |
| Justice and Human Rights | Mutombo Bakafwa Nsenda |
| Labor | Marie Ange Lukiana Mufwankol |
| Land | Edouard Kabukapua Bitanga |
| Mines | Martin Kabwelulu Labilo |
| National Defencse and Veterans | Chikez Diemu |
| National Economy and Commerce | André Philippe Futa |
| Parliamentary Relations | Adolphe Lumanu Mulenda Bwana Sefu |
| Planning | Olivier Kamitatu Etsu |
| Portfolio | Jeannine Mabunda Mudiay Lioko |
| Post, Telephones and Telecommunications | Louise Munga Mesozi |
| Primary, Secondary and Vocational Education | Maker Mwangu Famba |
| Public Health | Victor Makwenge Kaput |
| Public Service | Laurent-Simon Ikenge Lisambola |
| Social Affairs, Humanitarian Action and National Solidarity | Jean-Claude Muyambo Kyassa |
| Transport and Communication Routes | Charles Mwando Nsimba |
| Urban Affairs and Habitat | Sylvain Ngabu Chumbu |
| Youth and sports | Willy Bokonga |
Deputy ministers
edit| Position | Officeholder |
|---|---|
| Interior | Joseph-Davel Mpango Okundo |
| Foreign affairs | Ignace Gata |
| Congolese abroad | Colette Tshomba Ntundu |
| National Defense and veterans | Luc Amuri wa Mukulu |
| Human rights | Claude Bizibuye Nyamugabo |
| Finance | César Lubamba Ngimbi |
| Budget | Célestin Mbuyu Kabango |
| Public works | Gervais Nturumenyerwa Kimonyo |
| Mines | Victor Kasongo Shomary |
| Rural development | Xavier Bonane Ya Ngazi |
| Scientific research | Rugabishe Nsenginyumva |
| Vocational training | Arthur Sedea Ngama Zabusu |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Publication de la liste des membres du gouvernement Gizenga 1". Digital Congo. 6 February 2007. Archived from the original on 30 September 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
- ^ "Le gouvernement Gizenga affiche complet : le ministre du Commerce extérieur a été nommé lundi". 29 May 2007. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 18 November 2011.
- ^ Paulin Kamate (28 November 2007). ""Gizenga II" pourrait-il réussir là où "Gizenga I" a déçu faute". Archived from the original on 5 January 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2011.