Aimé Ngoy Mukena
Aimé Ngoy Mukena | |
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| Minister of Defence (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |
| In office 6 September 2019 – 26 April 2021 | |
| President | Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo |
| Prime Minister | Matata Ponyo Mapon |
| Preceded by | Michel Bongongo |
| Member of Parliament of the National Assembly (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |
| In office 2019–2022 | |
| Ministry of Hydrocarbons | |
| In office 26 September 2015 – 6 September 2019 | |
| President | Joseph Kabila |
| Prime Minister | Matata Ponyo Mapon Samy Badibanga Bruno Tshibala |
| Preceded by | Crispin Atama Atabe |
| Minister of Defence (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |
| In office 7 December 2014 – 14 November 2015 | |
| President | Joseph Kabila |
| Prime Minister | Matata Ponyo Mapon |
| Preceded by | Alexandre Luba Ntambo |
| Board Member at Société nationale des chemins de fer du Congo | |
| In office 2011–2013 | |
| Member of Parliament of National Assembly (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |
| In office 2006–2011 | |
| Governor of Katanga Province | |
| In office 2001–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Augustin Katumba Mwanke |
| Succeeded by | Kisula Ngoy |
| Chairman of the Board of Directors of Régie des Voies Aériennes de la République Démocratique du Congo | |
| In office 2001–2002 | |
| Member of Parliament of National Assembly (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |
| In office 2000–2003 | |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 22 May 2022 Lubumbashi |
| Nationality | Congolese |
| Political party | People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy |
| Alma mater | University of Lausanne |
| Profession | Professor of political philosophy, politician |
| Website | hydrocarbures |
Aimé Ngoy Mukena (28 April 1954 – 22 May 2022) was a political figure from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who has served as Minister of Petroleum and Gas since 26 September 2015. He previously served as Minister of Defence and Veterans' Affairs under President Joseph Kabila. He was a founding member of the People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), one of the most influential political parties in the Congo where he served as its Executive Secretary in charge of interior and decentralization.
Mukena studied Political Philosophy at the University of Lausanne, Ethics, Theology and Human Resources Management at the University of Geneva, and African Linguistics at ISP Lubumbashi. His past offices include Governor of Katanga (2001–2004), member of the national assembly (2006–2011), member of the board of directors at SNCC (2011). He was professor of Political Philosophy at the University of Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A professor by profession, Mukena has published a number of academic books and journal articles on political economy and philosophy. He is also known as one of the political heavyweights from the Southern province of Katanga.