Meet a 28 year old Aminata Namasia, the Deputy Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education in the DRC.
Aminata Namasia is the youngest minister in Sama Lukonde’s government team.
Elected from Bambesa, she is now the Deputy Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education (EPST).
Aminata Namasia was elected national deputy in the legislative elections of 2018 in the constituency of Bambesa in the province of Haut-Uelé.Born on March 10, 1993 in Dingila, she did her primary studies at the Golpas School Complex. She holds a degree in Economics, Option Monetary Economy from the Protestant University in Congo (UPC).
It all started at the age of 25, when she was elected as national deputy in the 2018 legislative elections.
She managed to win the only seat in the electoral district of Bambesa, in Haut-Uélé province, against 16 male candidates and four female competitors.
The youngest of all the elected representatives of the country, she had the privilege of sitting alone in the provisional office of the National Assembly at the beginning of the magistracy as quaestor.
The 28 year old Aminata also sat at the committee of the same Chamber at the end of 2020 after the forfeiture of Jeannine Mabunda at the perch. This time at the Age Bureau headed by Mboso Kodia.
Note also that since 2016, Aminata Namasia has been at the head of a Foundation.
She is also an ambassador with the WFP, for the School Canteen project in Rutshuru.
Her dedication to the education sector will no doubt have prompted the Prime Minister to place her alongside Tony Kazadi Mwaba to jointly lead the ministry of EPST.
In a tweet, the elected Bambesa did not fail to thank the Congolese Head of State for the choice made on this modest person.
“ My sincere thanks to the Head of State and Guarantor of the proper functioning of the institutions as well as to the Prime Minister for their confidence. Far from being a privilege, it is a responsibility and a huge challenge. The youth have won again , ”
she posted on her tweeter account.
Aminata Namasia was elected national deputy in the legislative elections of 2018 in the constituency of Bambesa in the province of Haut-Uelé.Born on March 10, 1993 in Dingila, she did her primary studies at the Golpas School Complex. She holds a degree in Economics, Option Monetary Economy from the Protestant University in Congo (UPC).
Greetings,
I have a desperate and grave situation where Mr. Etana is now being sought out to be sent to Makala Jail in Kinshasa for non-payment. Currently, we have made 40% payment to each party, but they have taken us to court and are threatening jail time and taking away the school. Makala jail is a horrible place where inmates have been dying from starvation. Food has not been sent for two months. I am here in the United States to fundraise and was told by Dr. William F. Pickard, out of Detroit. A month ago, he said that he would help me, unfortunately, as of last night, he stated “He only supports children here in the United States.” This has put the school and my co owners life in jeopardy. My request from Dr. Pickard was 25k and I have gone to the US Embassy, USAID and churches in Kinshasa over the past several months for help, but to no avail, just prayers.
My name is Kasaundra Echols-Brinkley. I took over a school in Kinshasa Democratic Republic of Congo. In 2021, at the United Nations, the President of Drc expressed concerns and the importance of investors coming to the Drc. His key comments included education, economic development, and various business opportunities, which quality education resonated with me. Quality education is paramount globally to bring about peace going forward because we are all connected. I truly believe this vision for our future.
My home is in Atlanta, Georgia USA, however, I was born and raised in Paterson, NJ. I began researching the DRC educational curriculum and decided to invest my time, experience and financial support into a school not too far from the US Embassy in Gombe.
I desperately need your help with keeping our school doors open. I am back in the United States because I was recently given a deadline of May 15, 2022 to pay off the current school balance and secure next school year. My lawyer returned from court on Monday and was given an extension till May 18th before 12 noon in the Congo or I will lose the school. The school needs $25k to keep the doors open and continue our work in the Congo.
Losing the school would be devastating to our community;
1. Job losses of 35 workers on our staff that count on their jobs to feed their families
2. Our facility provides safety for children, meals to the community and students daily
3. Vision School DRC offers the first STEM and Entrepreneurial programs in the Congo. We teach parents and students how to identify and solve critical issues/ problems plaguing many areas in the Congo across all industries.
4. Most importantly, we offer a clean and loving learning environment. The educational system in DRC is plagued by low coverage and poor quality. 3.5 million children of primary school age are not in school, and of those who attend, 44 percent start school late, after the age of six. As a result, Vision School DRC takes children in to start their education at the age of 3.
The school can be reached Monday-Saturday 7am till 3pm @ 243- 828 411 350 or at my cell numbers below. Or please visit school at 50 Ave Route de Matadi Quartier Djelo Binza , Commune de Ngaliema
God Bless,
Owner at Vision School Drc
Kasaundra Brinkley
Pascal Yabeka Etana (Principal)
Whats App Number 404-323-4646
Cell 404-671-5315