Ngole Philip Ngwese who moonlighted as Minister of Forestry and Wildlife for seven years has come out of retirement aged 61.

On Thursday 18 January 2024, Biya, signed a decree appointing Mr Ngwese Ngole as Cameroon’s High Commissioner to Canada.

The new High Commissioner from the South West region is 61 years old and was reportedly enjoying a peaceful retirement after a long career in the public service.

Dr Philip Ngwese Ngole was Minister of Forestry and Wildlife between 2011 and 2018.

By Rita Akana