The new Provincial Executive Secretary of the CENI/Kinshasa, Madame Nicole Tshibola, recently took office during a handover and resumption ceremony at the headquarters of the Provincial Executive Secretariat in Kinshasa. Madame Tshibola succeeds Madame Anne-Marie Mukwayanzo, who held this position for ten years.
During the handover, Mrs. Mukwayanzo expressed her wishes for success to her successor while encouraging her to continue the work already undertaken by the provincial electoral administration. For her part, Mrs. Tshibola expressed her gratitude to the CENI, which offered her this opportunity and promised to deserve the trust placed in her.
In her speech, Madame Tshibola stressed the importance of working in close collaboration to carry out electoral operations in Kinshasa. She also highlighted the particular challenge of organizing elections in this provincial city, due to the pressure that accompanies it.
After becoming fully aware of the responsibilities incumbent on her, Mrs. Tshibola visited the various offices of the Provincial Executive Secretariat, notably those of logistics, awareness, legal, accounting, IT and stewardship.
The appointment of Madame Tshibola as the new Provincial Executive Secretary of the CENI/Kinshasa is further proof of the electoral administration’s desire to promote the place of women in positions of responsibility.
This change of direction within the CENI/Kinshasa is an integral part of the continuation of the current electoral process, in accordance with the planned timetable. Ms. Tshibola called on her colleagues to cooperate and demonstrate their know-how and solidarity to accomplish the missions entrusted to them.
This change of leadership within the CENI/Kinshasa marks a new stage in the organization of elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo and demonstrates the continued commitment of the electoral authorities to ensuring a transparent and participatory electoral process.
The appointment of Mrs. Nicole Tshibola as Provincial Executive Secretary of CENI/Kinshasa is encouraging news for the future of democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His assumption of office marks the start of a new phase in the preparation and organization of the next provincial and national elections.
CENI/Kinshasa continues to work to guarantee free, fair and transparent elections throughout the province and thus contributes to strengthening the confidence of the Congolese people in the democratic process.
In conclusion, the appointment of Madame Nicole Tshibola as the new Provincial Executive Secretary of the CENI/Kinshasa opens new perspectives for democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His experience and commitment will be valuable assets to carry out the missions of the electoral administration in the province of Kinshasa.