Joseph Ngute facts for kids

Quick facts for kids His Excellency Joseph Ngute
Ngute in 2022
9th Prime Minister of Cameroon
Incumbent
Assumed office 4 January 2019
President	Paul Biya
Preceded by	Philémon Yang
Minister in Charge of Special Duties at the Presidency
In office 2 March 2018 – 4 January 2019
Prime Minister	Philémon Yang
Minister Delegate to the Minister of External Relations in charge of Relations with the Commonwealth
In office 7 December 1997 – 2 March 2018
Prime Minister	Peter Mafany Musonge Ephraïm Inoni Philémon Yang
Succeeded by	Felix Mbayu
Personal details
Born	(1954-03-12) 12 March 1954 (age 71) Bongong Barombi, British Cameroons
Political party	CPDM
Alma mater	University of Yaoundé I (LL.B.) Queen Mary University of London (LL.M.) University of Warwick (PhD)
Awards	Order of Valour

Joseph Dion Ngute (born March 12, 1954) is an important leader in Cameroon. He is a jurist (someone who studies law) and a politician (someone involved in government). Since January 2019, he has been the Prime Minister of Cameroon, which is a very high position. He took over from Philémon Yang.

Early Life and Education

Joseph Ngute was born in Bongong Barombi, in the southwest part of Cameroon. From 1966 to 1971, he went to the Government Bilingual High School of Buea. There, he earned his GCE A-Level, which is a high school diploma.

He continued his studies at the University of Yaoundé from 1973 to 1977, where he earned a law degree. After that, he studied at Queen Mary University of London from 1977 to 1978 and received a master's degree in law. From 1978 to 1982, he completed his PhD in law at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom.

Career in Government

Since 1980, Joseph Ngute has been a professor at the University of Yaoundé II. In 1991, he became the director of the Advanced School of Administration and Magistracy. This school trains people for important government jobs.

In 1997, he joined the government as a Minister Delegate. He worked with the Minister of External Relations, focusing on Cameroon's connections with the Commonwealth. In March 2018, he was appointed Minister of Special Duties at the Presidency of the Republic. This role involved working closely with the President.

Prime Minister of Cameroon

Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute became the Prime Minister of Cameroon on January 4, 2019. He was chosen by President Paul Biya. This was a big change for the country's government.

Addressing the Anglophone Crisis

When Dr. Ngute became Prime Minister, he immediately faced a big challenge: the Anglophone crisis. This was a conflict in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon. These regions are mainly English-speaking, unlike most of Cameroon, which is French-speaking.

• Dialogue and Solutions: Dr. Ngute worked to find solutions. He started talks with different groups to calm the tensions.
• Major National Dialogue: In September 2019, he helped organize the Major National Dialogue. This meeting brought together leaders, community groups, and some representatives from the conflict areas. The goal was to find a peaceful way forward.
• Special Status: One important idea from these talks was to give special status to the English-speaking regions. This meant giving them more control over their own affairs. It was hoped this would help solve some of the problems.

Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic brought new challenges for Dr. Ngute's government. They had to work hard to protect people from the virus.

• Health Measures: The government put in place rules like lockdowns and curfews. They also stopped large gatherings to prevent the virus from spreading.
• Healthcare Support: Under Dr. Ngute's leadership, more money was put into healthcare. They set up testing and treatment centers. Public health campaigns were also launched to teach people about the virus.
• Economic Help: The pandemic hurt Cameroon's economy. The government offered help like tax breaks and financial aid for businesses. They also supported people who were struggling.

Security and Government Changes

Security issues continued to be important during Dr. Ngute's time as Prime Minister. The government worked to make the Anglophone regions more stable.

• Balancing Act: Dr. Ngute supported military actions against armed groups. But he also kept pushing for talks and ways to bring people together.
• Reforms: The government started changes to make the legal system better and more open. They also worked on electoral reforms to make elections fairer.

Development and International Ties

Dr. Ngute's government also focused on building new things and working with other countries.

• Big Projects: They worked on improving roads and expanding the Douala Seaport. They also invested in energy projects. These projects aimed to help the economy grow and improve life for people across the country.
• Global Connections: Dr. Ngute worked to improve relationships with neighboring countries. He also helped create more trade partnerships. His government signed agreements to boost trade and investment.

Looking Ahead

As of 2023 and into 2024, Dr. Ngute continues to lead Cameroon. His government has made progress in many areas, but challenges remain.

• Stability: They continue to talk with different political groups to keep the country stable. They are also working on giving more power to local regions.
• Future Goals: Dr. Ngute's main goals include helping the economy recover after the pandemic. He also wants to continue peace efforts in the Anglophone regions. Attracting more foreign investment is also a key priority for the country's development.

Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute's time as Prime Minister has been about solving big national problems. He has used talks, reforms, and development projects to shape Cameroon's future.

Personal Life

Joseph Ngute comes from the English-speaking southwest region of Cameroon. He is also a local tribal chief, which is a traditional leader in his community.

See also

In Spanish: Joseph Dion Ngute para niños