Madeleine Tchuente
Madeleine Tchuente | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Scientific Research and Innovation | |
| Assumed office 8 December 2004 | |
| President of RDPC Section of Mifi | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Koung-ghi, West Region, Cameroon |
| Party | Democratic Rally of the Cameroonian People (RDPC) |
| Alma mater | University of Strasbourg |
| Occupation | Politician, Pharmacist |
Madeleine Tchuente is a Cameroonian politician, serving as Minister[1] of Scientific Research and Innovation.[2]
Biography
Early life, education, and career
Originally from the West Region of Cameroon, specifically the Koung-ghi department in the Bayangam district.[3] She was born on 5 November 1950 [4],completed her secondary education in Nkongsamba[5] and obtained a scientific baccalaureate. She earned a university degree in pharmacy from the University of Strasbourg.
Career
Professional Tchuente practiced as a pharmacist, specializing in the distribution of medications in Bafoussam.[6]
Political career
Tchuente entered politics with the establishment of the Democratic Rally of the Cameroonian People (RDPC). Over the years, she held various positions within the party, including serving as a member of the OFRDPC national office in 1990, a member of the RDPC central committee in 1997, and a member of the commission of political affairs during the extraordinary congresses of 1996, 2001, and 2006.[7] She also served as general rapporteur during the extraordinary congress of 21 July 2006. Additionally, she is the president of the RDPC section of Mifi. On 8 December 2004 she was appointed Minister of Scientific Research and Innovation, a position she has retained through subsequent ministerial reshuffles. Madeleine Tchuente is currently serving as Cameroon’s Minister of Scientific Research and Innovation (MINRESI) as of 2025.[8]
References
- ^ "Journal Du Cameroun.com: Madeleine Tchuinte: "Nous avons une diaspora compétente et patriote"". www.journalducameroun.com. Retrieved 2016-03-07.
- ^ CAMTEL. "Tchuinte Madeleine - Portail du Gouvernement du Cameroun". www.spm.gov.cm. Archived from the original on 2016-03-08. Retrieved 2016-03-07.
- ^ "Sortie: La chute des baobabs". www.cameroon-info.net (in French). 9 December 2004. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ echosante (2025-10-03). "Dr Madeleine Tchuente : Deux décennies au service de la recherche camerounaise". Echos Santé (in French). Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ^ "Memoire Online - Elites urbaines et politique locale au Cameroun. Le cas de Bayangam - Paul NUEMBISSI KOM". Memoire Online. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
- ^ "Madeleine Tchuenté : une pharmacienne à la recherche scientifique". fr.allafrica.com. 9 December 2004.
- ^ Ministère de la recherche scientifique et de l'innovation (February 2014). Grandes figures féminines du Cameroun (in French). Yaoundé: Ministère de la recherche scientifique et de l'innovation. p. 30.
- ^ L, Alexandre (2025-03-14). "MINRESI: Dr Madeleine TCHUINTE nie toute "stigmatisation" visant les ressortissants du Grand-Nord". Actu Cameroun (in French). Retrieved 2025-12-08.