Orbituary

Former Secretary of State Jean Marie Aleokol Passes On

Jean Marie Aleokol, a prominent figure who served Cameroon in various capacities, passed away early Sunday, June 30, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Aleokol was a former Secretary of State in the Ministry of Defense, overseeing the National Gendarmerie. Before his passing, he held the position of chairman of the board of ARSEL, the electricity regulatory agency.

A Life Dedicated to Public Service

Born in 1947 in Lomie, East Region, Aleokol graduated from the prestigious National School of Administration and Magistracy in Yaounde. He furthered his studies at the Institute of Higher National Defense Studies in Paris.

In 1978, Aleokol embarked on his public service career. His initial appointment was as Head of the Educational Personnel Management Service at the Ministry of Public Service. The following year, he became Head of Studies in the same ministry. Soon after, he received a promotion to Deputy Director of General Administration within the Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries, and Animal Industries.

In 1983, Aleokol transitioned to the General Directorate of SONEL in Douala, serving as Deputy Director of Personnel. A pivotal period in his career began on April 14, 1989, when he was appointed Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense, a position he held until December 8, 2004. He then rose to the rank of Secretary of State to the Minister of Defense, overseeing the National Gendarmerie, from 2004 to 2007.

Mimi Mefo Info

David Atangana

David Atangana is a journalist with an interest in politics, human rights, corruption, crime, conflicts, and development.

Recent Posts

Fear Grips Mbororo Community as Kidnappings for Ransom Increase Along Bambui-Babanki Road.

Residents and travelers have raised concerns over what they describe as a growing pattern of…

5 hours ago

Marie Flore Mboussi fait entendre sa voix jusqu’en Amérique latine.

Le nom de Marie Flore Mboussi apparaît désormais parmi les auteurs de Conciencia Democrática, une…

7 hours ago

Douala : le peuple sawa descend dans la rue contre la création d’une chefferie allogène à bonateki-deido

Douala vit ce vendredi 5 juin une journée de tension dans le quartier historique de…

8 hours ago

US Lists 15 Cameroonians Among 355 West Africans Targeted in Deportation Crackdown

The United States Department of Homeland Security, DHS, has listed 15 Cameroonian nationals among 355…

1 day ago

Arrests Over TikTok Threats Raise Questions About Selective Enforcement of Cameroon’s Cybercrime Law

The arrest of three teenagers in Yaoundé over alleged threats made on TikTok has reopened…

2 days ago

Prof. Bell Bitjoka: The Cybercrime Expert Behind Key Digital Evidence in the Martinez Zogo Case

By Njoh Linda Prof. Bell Bitjoka, a Cameroonian cybercrime specialist and digital forensics expert, has…

3 days ago