Moustapha Naïté (born 1976 in Conakry) is a Guinean civil engineer and politician. After a brilliant education in the United States, where he earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a master's in economics, he established MouNa Group Technology S.A., a telecommunications and computer services company.
In addition to his entrepreneurial career, he engaged in politics under the influence of President Alpha Condé, holding key positions such as spokesman for the presidential movement, Minister of Youth and Youth Employment from 2014 to 2018, then Minister of Public Works until 2021. His remarkable career combining entrepreneurial success and political rise makes him a leading figure in the contemporary Guinea scene.
Introduction
Moustapha Naïté (born 18 November 1976 in Conakry, Guinea) is a civil engineer and politician. His professional career and political commitment make him a prominent figure on the Guinea scene. Since his appointment as Minister of Public Works in 2018, he has been at the heart of major infrastructure projects for the country.
Education
After a brilliant secondary education at St. Mary's High School in Conakry, Moustapha continued his education in the United States. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an honorary mention in 1999 at Northeastern University, where he also served as an assistant professor, teaching mathematics, physics, engineering and French. He subsequently obtained a Master of Economics degree with an honorary mention from Tufts University.
Professionnal career
Returning to Guinea, Moustapha Naite engaged in activities related to youth issues. In 2005, he initiated and chaired the Youth Forum of Guinea (FOJEG). The following year, he established a multimedia centre in Kindia-Ville dedicated to the introduction and strengthening of young people's skills in new information and communication technologies. (NTIC).
Entrepreneur
In 2006, Moustapha Naïté founded MouNa Internet, which later became Mou Na Group Technology S.A., a service company specializing in telecommunications and computer technology. Today, this company is not only an Internet access provider, but also a consortium of cybercafés across Guinea, with one of the largest technology centres in Africa. MouNa Group Technology employs more than 100 people full-time and is regarded as one of the most promising and credible local enterprises in the field of NTIC services, contributing to the economic and social development of the country.
Political journey
After 2010, under the influence of Professor Alpha Condé, Moustapha Naïté was promoted to the forefront of the political scene as Deputy Communication Director of the Party of the People's Assembly of Guinea (RPG) and then spokesman for the RPG-Arc-en-ciel presidential movement for the 2013 parliamentary elections. He became the coordinator of the JeMap (Youth for the Presidential Majority Movement) and was appointed director of the Public Built Heritage.
Minister
Minister of Youth and Youth Employment
In January 2014, following the parliamentary elections, Moustapha Naïté was appointed Minister of Youth and Youth Employment, a position he held until May 2018. During his tenure, he was the initiator of many reforms and programmes related to youth issues, such as the National Youth Consultation of Guinea, the National Programme for Social and Economic Integration of Youth (PNISEJ) to combat illegal migration, the Entrepreneurial Projects "Live Your Business" (VISE) in the field of agriculture and "DEMARRAGE" for the support and financing of youth enterprises, the BoCEJ (Booster Skills for Youth Employability) with the World Bank, and the INTEGRA project with the European Union.
Minister of Public Works
Since May 2018, Moustapha Naïté has held the post of Minister of Public Works. One of its flagship projects is the "Littoral Route", Guinea's first toll highway, which will connect Conakry and Kindia via the Southern Corniche of Kaloum and the Kilometre 36. This $1.3 billion total cost infrastructure will be entirely supported by an innovative public-private partnership with a balanced financial balance and significant economic impact. The project aims to decongest the road traffic in the capital, Conakry. However, in January 2021, Moustapha Naïté was replaced by Kadiatou Émilie Diaby as Minister of Public Works.
Conclusion
Moustapha Naite is a symbol of political commitment and constancy. Featuring remarkable intelligence and strong character, he has been one of the artisans of RPG victories since 2010. Through his powerful youth network, he managed to mobilize the necessary support for President Alpha Condé. His journey, from his brilliant studies to his successful entrepreneurship and political rise, makes him an inspiring example. Despite the challenges encountered, Moustapha Naite has left a lasting footprint in the areas of youth, employment and public works in Guinea.
