Gaspard Cyimana
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Gaspard Cyimana (May 30, 1930 – February 6, 1982) was a Rwandan statesman, industrialist, economist, and leader of independence who served as the 1st Minister of Finance of Rwanda. Cyimana was one of the Founding Fathers of the Republic of Rwanda, signing the original 1961 Constitution of Rwanda and the subsequent 1962 Constitution of Rwanda.[1] He was a top leader of Rwandan independence from Belgium.[2] Cyimana was a leader of Hutu-Tutsi reconciliation, arguing for the necessity of a multi-ethnic society for Rwanda to be prosperous and economically feasible, and was a signer of the 1960 Entente Between the Tutsi-Hutu Youth of Rwanda.[3] He served as the 1st Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Planning of Rwanda from 1960–1968.
Gaspard Cyimana | |
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1st Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs of Rwanda | |
In office 26 October 1960 – 12 June 1968 | |
President | Gregoire Kayibanda |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Fidèle Nzanana |
1st Minister of Planning | |
In office 25 September 1961 – 6 February 1963 | |
President | Gregoire Kayibanda |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Thaddée Bagaragaza |
1st Minister of Commerce and Industry | |
In office 6 January 1964 – 13 December 1965 | |
President | Gregoire Kayibanda |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Anastase Makuza |
2nd Minister of Public Services | |
In office 6 February 1963 – 6 January 1964 | |
President | Gregoire Kayibanda |
Preceded by | Lazare Mpakaniye |
Succeeded by | Froduald Minani |
2nd Minister of Justice | |
Interim | |
In office 13 February 1963 – 9 September 1963 | |
President | Gregoire Kayibanda |
Preceded by | Anastase Makuza |
Succeeded by | Callixte Habamenshi |
Member of Parliament for Byumba | |
In office 25 September 1961 – 29 September 1969 | |
1st President of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry | |
In office 22 November 1973 – 6 February 1982 | |
Vice President | Balthazar Bicamumpaka |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Marc Hanyurwimfura |
Personal details | |
Born | (1930-05-30)May 30, 1930 Rulindo, Ruanda-Urundi |
Died | February 6, 1982(1982-02-06) (aged 51) |
Nationality | Rwandan |
Spouse | Agnes Verrycken (m. 1961) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Petit Séminaire de Kabgayi |
Alma mater | |
Cyimana was considered one of the primary leaders and most important political figures of the new nation.[4][5] Cyimana was the most outspoken critic of nepotism and the lack of qualifications among certain officials within the 1st Republic.[6] He campaigned in parliament for civil examinations, competence tests, and public announcements of all remunerations to government officials as needed reforms.[7] Cyimana served as a Member of Parliament representing Byumba from 1961-1969. He resigned from the cabinet in 1968 as a result of the Guta Umurongo. He was the President of the National Chamber of Commerce and became an entrepreneur for the rest of his life.