First Matata government | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Date formed | April 28, 2012 |
| Date dissolved | December 7, 2014 |
| People and organisations | |
| President | Joseph Kabila |
| Head of government | Matata Ponyo Mapon |
| Member party | PPRD |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Muzito III |
| Successor | Matata II |
The First Matata cabinet was the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo under Matata Ponyo Mapon from April 28, 2012 to December 7, 2014. [1] [2]
The government was formed when Matata was appointed Prime Minister in 2012, and was composed of two deputy prime ministers, 26 ministers, and eight deputy ministers. [1]
| Image | Portfolio | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Prime Minister | Matata Ponyo Mapon | PPRD |
| Image | Portfolio | Name |
| N/A | Budget | Daniel Mukoko Samba |
 | National Defense and Veterans Affairs | Alexandre Luba Ntambo |
| Image | Portfolio | Name |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | Delegate to the Prime Minister; Finance | Patrice Kitebi Kibol Mvul |
| N/A | Land Affairs | Robert Mbwinga Bila |
| N/A | Social Affairs, Humanitarian Assistance, and National Solidarity | Charles Nawej Mundele |
 | Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Francophonie | Raymond Tshibanda |
| N/A | Agriculture and Rural Development | Jean Chrisostome Vahamwiti Mukesyayira |
| N/A | Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Housing, Infrastructure, Public Works, and Reconstruction | Fridolin Kasweshi |
 | Employment, Work, and Social Security | Modeste Bahati Lukwebo |
 | Primary, Secondary, and Vocational Education | Maker Mwangu Famba |
| N/A | Higher Education, University and Scientific Research | Chelo Lotsima |
| N/A | Environment, Nature Conservation, and Tourism | Bavon N'Sa Mputu Elima |
| N/A | Public Service | Jean-Claude Kibala |
 | Gender, Family, and Children | Geneviève Inagosi |
 | Hydrocarbons | Crispin Atama Tabe |
| N/A | Industry, Small and Medium Enterprises | Remy Musungayi Bampale |
| N/A | Interior, Security, Decentralization and Customary Affairs | Richard Muyej |
| N/A | Youth, Sports, Culture and Arts | Banza Mukalay |
 | Justice and Human Rights | Wivine Mumba |
| N/A | Mining | Martin Kabwelulu |
 | Media, Parliamentary Relations, and New Citizens | Lambert Mende Omalanga |
 | Modernization | Celestin Vunabandi |
| N/A | Treasury | Louise Munga Mesozi |
 | Telecommunications | Tryphon Kin-Kiey Mulumba |
| N/A | Water Resources and Electricity | Bruno Kapanji Kalala |
 | Public Health | Felix Kabange |
| N/A | Transport | Justin Kalumba Mwana Ngongo |
| N/A | Economy and Trade | Jean-Paul Nemoyato Begepole |
| Image | Portfolio | Name |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | Foreign Affairs | Célestin Tunda Yakasende |
| N/A | Budget | Abayuwe Liska |
| N/A | International and Regional Cooperation | Dismas Magbengu Swana Emin |
| N/A | Human Rights | Sakina Binti |
| N/A | Decentralization and Customary Affairs | Aegis Ngokoso |
 | Primary, Secondary, and Vocational Education | Maguy Rwakabuba |
| N/A | Finance | Roger Shulungu Runika |
| N/A | Planning | Sadock Bigunza |
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