The appointment of Didier Budimbu Ntubuanga to the post of Minister of Sports and Leisure in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a significant and promising event for the sports sector in the country. His recent assumption of office, after a handover ceremony with his predecessor, Francis Claude Mwana Kabulo, has raised high expectations about the changes and advancements he plans to make.
In his inaugural speech, Didier Budimbu Ntubuanga highlighted the challenges facing the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and committed to strengthening existing achievements. Its vision centered on proximity to the people and the desire to bring joy to the Congolese population promises a human and inclusive approach to the management of sports and leisure. The desire to find common ground with the different sports federations demonstrates a real desire to join forces to bring the Congolese sports sector to new heights.
Furthermore, the involvement of Judith Suminwa’s government in the relaunch of the Congolese and provincial Games, with a substantial subsidy representing 15% of the national budget for sport and culture, is a strong signal of the importance given to these sectors. Highlighting the infrastructure built during the 9th Francophonie Games in Kinshasa demonstrates the desire to take advantage of past investments to boost sporting and cultural activity in the country.
In short, the appointment of Didier Budimbu Ntubuanga and the initiatives taken by the government in terms of sport and culture open up new perspectives for the sector. It is more necessary than ever to support and encourage these actions which aim to promote well-being, social cohesion and the international influence of the Democratic Republic of Congo through its sporting and cultural activities.