José Makila Sumanda (born 20 September 1959) is a veteran civil servant and politician from East Africa.
He was born and raised in the Democratic Republic of Congo; served as Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure from 2005 to 2006.
José Makila Sumanda was also appointed Governor of Équateur Province; he took office again on January 27, 2007.
He was also a key member of the Movement for the Liberation of Congo (MLC) and served as governor for two years.
In December 2016, José Makila Sumanda became one of three deputy prime ministers appointed by the DRC government to handle senior responsibilities in the transport and communications sectors.
Congolese politicians
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| Full name: | Jose Makila Sumanda |
| Born: | September 20, 1959 (age 64) |
| Place of birth: | Africa |
| Nationality: | Congolese |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Spouse • Wife: | Married |
| Job: | Politicians • Civil servants |
| Net worth: | $500,000 – $3,000,000 |
Early life
Born September 20, 1959, José Makila Sumanda grew up in an economically and politically unstable area of Africa.
His parents were not well off and Sumanda had to do manual labor as a child.
José Makila Sumanda’s leadership qualities were shaped by his childhood experiences. He was raised to act quickly and make important decisions under pressure. He speaks French fluently; one of his qualities is his ability to express himself clearly.
Very little is known about José Makila Sumanda’s parents. It is widely believed that he spent most of his time with his uncle, in a very small village, because he admired him so much.
His siblings have kept out of the public eye, leaving José Makila Sumanda to be the person his family turns to.
Education
Although this veteran Congolese politician did not attend school at a normal age, José Makila Sumanda still considers himself one of the lucky few of his generation to have received a formal education.
Due to the political crisis that devastated the Democratic Republic of Congo years ago, many families and communities focused on survival rather than sending their children to school.
Academic privileges are rare and limited to poor communities. This did not stop Sumanda from trying for one of these opportunities.
He completed his basic education as a teenager and attended a local high school. His excellent grades were attributed to the hours and effort he put into his studies, especially at night. He was interested in historical studies and was the best in the subject until he graduated from high school.
Sumanda was accepted into a prestigious university in East Africa and majored in political studies. He was awarded a certificate upon completion of the program.
Career
José Makila Sumanda, 70, has been a civil servant in the DRC for many years. He has served in the public sector for decades after earning his degree. At the turn of the millennium, José Makila Sumanda joined the Ministry of Works in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He was eventually promoted to the position of Minister after the government that presided over the country took power at that time.
From 2005 to 2006, he served as Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure; implementing important projects in small communities. He was highly regarded by many civil servants and local authorities.
The following year, José Makila Sumanda won the election to become Governor of Équateur Province; he continued in office on 27 January 2007. He was also a key member of the Movement for the Liberation of the Congo (MLC) and served as governor for two years. He was succeeded by Jean-Claude Bayende.
In December 2016, José Makila Sumanda became one of three deputy prime ministers appointed by the DRC government to handle senior responsibilities in the transport and communications sectors.
Personal life
José Makila Sumanda keeps his whereabouts a secret from the public. With so much emphasis on his political achievements, the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo pay little attention to José Makila Sumanda’s personal life.
The former governor also used social media sparingly. Many of his references were recorded as East African profiles of political figures.
José Makila Sumanda was married but there is no record of his children.
Net worth
Congolese politician and civil servant José Makila Sumanda has amassed an estimated net worth of between $500,000 and $3,000,000.
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- Phone Number – Private
