Names of the current governors in Cameroon have been enumerated in this article as the appointment date. The Republic of Cameroon is divided into ten (10) regions.
In 2008, President Paul Biya of Cameroon signed decrees replacing "provinces" with "regions." Hence, the country's ten provinces are now known as regions.
Functions of Governors in Cameroon
These present governors are presentative of the Head Of State and exert their authority over their respective areas. The current governors head the 10 regions of Cameroon.
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Names of Current Governors of the 10 Regions in Cameroon 2024
These governors are listed in the table below:
| Regions in Cameroon | Names of Governor | Appointment Date |
|---|---|---|
| Adamawa | Kildadi Taguieke Boukar | |
| Centre | Paul Naseri Bea | 31 March 2017 |
| East | Grégoire Mvongo | October 2015 |
| Far-Nord | Midjiyawa Bakary | June 2014. |
| Littoral | Samuel Ivaha Diboua | October 2015 |
| North | Abate Edi'i Jean. | |
| Nord-West | Adolphe Lele Lafrique | March 2012 |
| West | Augustine Awa Fonka | June 2014. |
| South | Felix Nguele Nguele | October 2015 |
| South-West | Bernard Okalia Bilai |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the governor of the Center region of Cameroon?
Paul Naseri Bea. He was appointed in March 2017.
What are the names of the ten governors in Cameroon?
The names of these ten governors are listed in the table above.
Who is the governor of the South-west region?
Bernard Okalia Bilai. He took office in March 2012.
Who is the present governor of the northwest region?
Adolphe Lele Lafrique. He was sworn into office in March 2012.
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