Minister of Higher Education, Cameroon
Title: Ministre d'Etat, Ministre de l'Enseignement Supérieur
Jacques Fame Ndongo
Career
- Minister of State of Cameroon (2019 to present)
- Minister of Higher Education (2004 to present)
- Minister of Communication (2000 to 2004)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
What the ministry does
The Ministry of Higher Education carries out the government's policy on higher education. It organises and oversees the teaching standards of universities and other higher education institutions, promotes university research, develops international university cooperation with the Ministry of External Relations, and proposes changes to the courses on offer.
Sources: Decree No. 2011/408 of 9 December 2011 on the organisation of the Government, article 8 (FAOLEX)
Appointment and predecessor
Jacques Fame Ndongo was confirmed as Minister of Higher Education in the government named on 4 January 2019. The appointment is recorded in presidential decree No. 2019/002 of 4 January 2019.
Sources: Cameroon Tribune, 7 January 2019, Réaménagement du gouvernement (decree 2019/002 text, partly visible); Osidimbea, Le Gouvernement du 4 Janvier 2019 (encyclopedia site, not an official source)
Latest government reshuffle
The government in office was named on 4 January 2019 by presidential decree No. 2019/002, and no newer government had been announced when we last checked, on 11 October 2026.
Sources: Cameroon Tribune, Réaménagement du gouvernement, 4 January 2019; Africanews, 4 January 2019; Prime Minister’s Office of Cameroon, government list (spm.gov.cm); Bénin Web TV, August 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Minister of Higher Education of Cameroon?
Jacques Fame Ndongo, in the post since 4 January 2019.
What does the Ministry of Higher Education of Cameroon do?
The Ministry of Higher Education carries out the government's policy on higher education. It organises and oversees the teaching standards of universities and other higher education institutions, promotes university research, develops international university cooperation with the Ministry of External Relations, and proposes changes to the courses on offer.
What is the website of the Ministry of Higher Education of Cameroon?
The official site is minesup.gov.cm.
When was Jacques Fame Ndongo born?
Jacques Fame Ndongo was born in 1950-11-15, in Nkolandom, according to Wikidata.
Where did Jacques Fame Ndongo study?
Jacques Fame Ndongo studied at Université de Yaoundé I, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Jacques Fame Ndongo belong to?
Jacques Fame Ndongo is listed as a member of Cameroon People's Democratic Movement on Wikidata.
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Sources: Prime Minister's Office of Cameroon (spm.gov.cm) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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