'Deeply humbled and honoured to be reappointed as Prime Minister. Thank you Your Excellency Paul Kagame for this immense privilege,' Dr Ngirente posted on his X handle.
'I commit to continue serving our Country under your leadership and anticipate our journey to elevate Rwanda to even greater heights,' he added
The Head of State announced the reappointment of Ngirente as Rwanda's Prime Minister on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, a reflection of his trust in his leadership.
Ngirente has served as Prime Minister since August 30, 2017, when he was first appointed to Cabinet.
He is credited with prioritizing accountability in the last Cabinet, promptly dismissing underperforming ministers and informing the public.
Before joining Kagame's Cabinet, Ngirente held various roles, including Senior Advisor to the World Bank Executive Director in 2017 and Advisor to the World Bank Executive Director from 2011 to 2017.
He also served as a Senior Economic Advisor to Rwanda's Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and was the Director General of National Development Planning and Research in the same ministry.
He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Louvain (UCLouvain) in Belgium, a Master's degree (MSc) in Agricultural Economics from UCLouvain, a Master's degree (MA) in Financial Risk Management from Saint-Louis University in Brussels, a University Certificate in Statistics from UCLouvain, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics/International Economics from the University of Rwanda.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/ngirente-pledges-to-propel-rwanda-to-new-heights
