List of Cameroon Ministers and Their Ministries 2025

Who leads Cameroon in 2025?

Whether you’re a journalist, student, civil servant, or just a curious citizen, here’s the full official list of Cameroon’s ministers, their ministries, and what they actually do.

From Finance to Education, Defense to Communication, each ministry plays a key role in the country’s growth and governance.

This list is based on the latest structure as of 2025.

✅ Updated.
✅ Easy to read.
✅ Explained in simple English.

Quick Summary

  • Prime Minister: Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute (since 2019)

  • Number of Ministries: 32

  • Total Ministers & Delegates: Over 45

  • Female Ministers: At least 11

Below is the complete list of ministries and their current heads.

Cameroon Ministers and Their Ministries – 2025 Full List

MinistryMinisterWhat They Do
Ministry of Defense (MINDEF)Joseph Beti AssomoManages armed forces and national security.
Ministry of Territorial Administration (MINAT)Paul Atanga NjiOversees local administration, elections, and security.
Ministry of Finance (MINFI)Louis-Paul MotazeHandles national budget, taxation, and public spending.
Ministry of External Relations (MINREX)Lejeune Mbella MbellaCoordinates Cameroon’s foreign policy and diplomacy.
Ministry of Justice (MINJUSTICE)Laurent EssoSupervises courts, legal systems, and human rights.
Ministry of Economy, Planning and Regional Development (MINEPAT)Alamine Ousmane MeyLeads economic policy and regional development projects.
Ministry of Public Works (MINTP)Emmanuel Nganou DjoumessiBuilds and maintains roads and infrastructure.
Ministry of Public Health (MINSANTE)Manaouda MalachieManages hospitals, disease control, and health programs.
Ministry of Transport (MINT)Jean Ernest Massena Ngalle BibeheRegulates road, air, sea, and rail transportation.
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MINADER)Gabriel MbairobeSupports farming, food production, and rural development.
Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries (MINEPIA)Dr. TaïgaDevelops livestock, fisheries, and animal health programs.
Ministry of Communication (MINCOM)René Emmanuel SadiRegulates media and manages government communication.
Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MINTSS)Grégoire OwonaProtects workers’ rights and manages social welfare.
Ministry of Basic Education (MINEDUB)Laurent Serge Etoundi NgoaOversees nursery and primary education nationwide.
Ministry of Secondary Education (MINESEC)Pauline Nalova LyongaHandles middle and high school education policy.
Ministry of Higher Education (MINESUP)Jacques Fame NdongoManages universities and promotes scientific research.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Civic Education (MINJEC)Mounouna FoutsouEmpowers youth and promotes civic responsibility.
Ministry of Water and Energy Resources (MINEE)Gaston Eloundou EssombaEnsures access to clean water and electricity.
Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection and Sustainable Development (MINEPDED)Hélé PierreProtects forests, water, wildlife, and fights pollution.
Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family (MINPROFF)Marie-Thérèse Abena OndoaSupports gender equality and family welfare programs.
Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation (MINRESI)Prof. Madeleine TchuentéPromotes research and innovation in all sectors.
Ministry of Mines, Industry and Technological Development (MINMIDT)Gabriel Dodo NdokeManages mining, industrial growth, and tech innovation.
Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MINPOSTEL)Minette Libom Li LikengOversees telecom, internet, and digital economy expansion.
Ministry of Arts and Culture (MINAC)Pierre Ismaël Bidoung MkpattPreserves Cameroonian culture and supports creative industries.
Ministry of Sports and Physical Education (MINSEP)Narcisse Mouelle KombiPromotes sports development and national competitions.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MINHDU)Célestine Ketcha CourtesPlans urban growth and builds affordable housing.
Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training (MINEFOP)Issa Tchiroma BakaryProvides job training and connects youth to work.
Ministry of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Social Economy and Handicrafts (MINPMEESA)Achille Bassilekin IIISupports small businesses and local craftsmanship.
Ministry of Decentralization and Local Development (MINDDEVEL)Georges Elanga ObamStrengthens local councils and community-led development.
Ministry of Public Service and Administrative Reform (MINFOPRA)Joseph LeRecruits and manages civil servants and reforms governance.
Ministry of Tourism and Leisure (MINTOUL)Bello Bouba MaigariPromotes tourism, parks, festivals, and cultural heritage.
Ministry of Relations with the Assemblies (MINRA)Bolvine WakataCoordinates work between government and parliament.

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