Person
Paul Atanga Nji
Current offices
Appointment history
Every recorded appointment, most recent first. Roles held at the same time appear side by side.
| Office | Period | Instrument | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minister of Territorial Administration | In office as of 13 October 2026 (start date not recorded)Current | Not recorded | Editorially reviewed | Services du Premier Ministre: Government — members of the Government |
| Note: Listed on the official Government page on 2026-10-13 as "Ministry of Territorial Administration" / "Ministre de l'Administration Territoriale". The page gives no start date. | ||||
From Wikipedia
Paul Atanga Nji (born 1960) is a Cameroonian politician who has served as the Minister of Territorial Administration since 2018. A member of the ruling Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM), he is known for his close ties to the inner circle of President Paul Biya's administration.
Early life and education
Paul Atanga Nji was born in 1960 in the Bamenda, Northwest Region of Cameroon.
Career
Political career
Atanga Nji's political career began in earnest in the 1990s when he took on various roles within the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement. He gained prominence for his loyalty to President Paul Biya and was seen as a representative of the party's interests in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon.
In March 2, 2018, he was appointed as the Minister of Territorial Administration by Biya, succeeding René Sadi. following a cabinet reshuffle. He later visited several parts of the country, including the Northwest and Southwest regions.
On October 2024, Atanga Nji banned media outlets in the country from discussing the president's health.
Atanga Nji holds the rank of Collaborator of the Head of State.
Controversies
Throughout his tenure, Atanga Nji has been a controversial figure in Cameroonian politics. Critics have accused him of being dismissive of the concerns of Anglophone communities and of failing to address the root causes of the Anglophone Crisis. His rhetoric against opposition groups and international organizations has also drawn criticism, particularly regarding his approach to foreign intervention and advocacy groups.
Personal life
Atanga Nji is married to Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga, a banker.
Sources
- 1.Gouvernement — membres du Gouvernement
Fetched on 2026-10-13. French version of the Government composition; it marks interim roles with 'ai'.
- 2.Government — members of the Government
Fetched on 2026-10-13. Lists every member of the Government with their title, in protocol order. Start dates of tenure are not given.
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