13 Facts About Bernard Ayandho

Bernard Ayandho was a Central African politician and diplomat.

Bernard Ayandho was Prime Minister of the Central African Republic from 26 September 1979 to 22 August 1980.

Bernard Ayandho was a member of the Yakoma ethnic group.

Bernard Ayandho was educated at College moderne in Bambari and Ecole normale and Ecole des cadres in Brazzaville.

Bernard Ayandho was appointed leader of the Bimbo district in 1957 and served in this position until 1958.

Bernard Ayandho received further education at the Ecole national de la France d'outre-mer, and after graduation returned to the Central African Republic.

Bernard Ayandho became Minister of the national economy on 1 May 1964, and was appointed minister of rural action on 1 January 1962.

Bernard Ayandho was appointed high commissioner by President Jean-Bedel Bokassa on 20 January 1966.

Bernard Ayandho became deputy minister of economic planning and technical assistance on 28 February 1969, then head of the ministry on 17 September.

Bernard Ayandho was named minister of industry, mines, and geology on 4 February 1970, and the ministry was renamed mines and energy on 13 September 1971.

Bernard Ayandho became regional representative for Air Afrique in Gabon on 31 December, and was appointed economic counselor at the Central African Republic embassy in Libreville on 27 September 1975.

Bernard Ayandho had been disgraced for a number of years prior.

Bernard Ayandho ran a private firm from 1980 to 1985, when he was named president of the Chamber of Commerce by President Andre Kolingba.