Madeleine Tchuente | |
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| 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 |
| Nationality | 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]
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.
Professional Tchuente practiced as a pharmacist,specializing in the distribution of medications in Bafoussam. [6]
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]