The Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji talks to Press after Security Meeting in Bamenda
The
Minister of Territorial Administration, Mr Paul Atanga Nji has held a
security meeting in Bamenda, in close collaboration with the Governor of
the North West Region and his Etat Majjor on November 7th 2019 to
discuss some of the challenges faced by the administration in
maintaining Peace and order in the Region.
The
Minister starts off the meeting by appreciating the efforts of the
administrative authorities in the region who have stood the test of time
in maintaining order since the Anglophone crisis started and that it is
a good sign that they are still willing to serve the state in bringing
persisting perpetrators to book.
The
Governor of the Northwest Region, Adolphe Lele LAfrique, had earlier
tabled the challenges faced by his office and collaborators in
maintaining Peace and order in the city of Bamenda which had caught the
attention of The Head of State, President Paul Biya and is assured by
the Minister that solutions will soon be arrived at, as all will work in
serenity to ensure calm returns.
Some
positive points raised like the return of some internally displaced
persons to the region, Majority of kids and students returning back to
schools is a good sign that in the days ahead the Region will enjoy
peace. And continues to lay emphasis that there is need for Parents,
teachers and students to be encouraged continuously to combat fear and
do what is right.
It also
has been noted with the region that bike riders are tagged with
separatists activities; of kidnapping and extorting money from
civilians, reason why Minister Paul Atanga Nji decides to have a meeting
with syndicates of the transport sector, most especially the bike
riders.
He appreciates
them for the effort they do in transporting persons within the region
despite the ongoing crisis but however mentions that most of them have
decided to make things difficult for the administration, in restoring
peace in the North West.
Resolutions
arrived at the security meeting, mandates all bike riders to abide by
the laws that guide their limits and are advised by the Minister to be
in procession of their identification Jackets and documents. Emphasizing
that, those of the transport sector must work in synergy with
administration to bring order in the society, while bike riders carry a
maximum of about 2persons on a bike.
According
to the Minister this will eradicate some of the clandestine activities
ongoing in the Region and for those who proof reluctant to adhere to
instructions will be seen as perpetrators, a criminal act requiring
immediate sanction.
Representative of Bike Riders Union Recieve Peace Plant from MINAT Boss
A
leader among the bike riders, a recipient of a Peace plant from the
Minister, promises to carry the message to his close collaborators for a
change in society.
Ndefru Melanie
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