Aliou Dewa, a veteran administrator with extensive experience in public service, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Board of Directors of the Agence de Régulation des Marchés publics (ARMP). He was nominated by President Paul Biya on May 11, 2020, through a presidential decree. Dewa expressed his gratitude to the President for entrusting him with this new responsibility and acknowledged the legacy of his predecessor, the late Dr. Hamadjoda Adjoudji.
Born on October 9, 1962, in Mayo-Darlé, in the Mayo-Banyo department, Aliou Dewa has been in the public service since 1981. He holds a diploma from the Ecole nationale d’administration et de magistrature (ENAM) and has occupied various positions in the administration. His experience spans several ministries, including the Ministry of Urbanism and Housing, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Throughout his career, Dewa has demonstrated his capabilities as an administrator, serving in various capacities. He was the head of the General Affairs service at the former Ministry of Urbanism and Housing in 1986 and later became the head of revenue collection at the Adamaoua Provincial Finance Control in 1987. He also served as the interim provincial finance controller of the Centre in 2003.
Aliou Dewa's appointment to the ARMP board is seen as a strategic move, given his extensive experience in public markets regulation. As the chairman of the board, he will oversee the agency's operations, ensuring the effective regulation of public markets in Cameroon. His experience in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, where he served as a financial controller, will be valuable in this new role.
Dewa's predecessor, Dr. Hamadjoda Adjoudji, was a renowned figure in Cameroon's public service. His passing has left a void, but Aliou Dewa's appointment is expected to bring continuity and stability to the ARMP. The agency plays a critical role in regulating public markets, and Dewa's experience will be essential in navigating the complexities of this sector.
The ARMP is responsible for regulating and monitoring public markets in Cameroon, ensuring transparency and fairness in the allocation of public contracts. As chairman of the board, Aliou Dewa will work closely with the agency's management to implement effective regulations and ensure the smooth operation of public markets.
Aliou Dewa's appointment has been welcomed by stakeholders, who expect him to bring his expertise and experience to the ARMP. His task will be to ensure that public markets in Cameroon are regulated efficiently, promoting transparency and accountability in the allocation of public contracts. With his extensive background in public service, Dewa is well-equipped to take on this new challenge.
Key points
- Aliou Dewa's appointment as chairman of the ARMP board brings new leadership to the agency responsible for regulating public markets in Cameroon.
- Dewa's extensive experience in public service, including his roles in various ministries, will be valuable in his new role.
- The ARMP plays a critical role in ensuring transparency and fairness in the allocation of public contracts in Cameroon.
