tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47140323891325112432024-03-17T20:02:45.369-07:00Civic LensWe are dedicated in fact checking and informing you about what happens around us and beyond.THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.comBlogger953125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-32687273291240665792024-03-10T19:52:00.000-07:002024-03-10T19:52:45.101-07:002023 Annual Activity Report: PIC NW flags Councils championing unethical practices <div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U1oMjCHCsas/Ze5x9cDxyQI/AAAAAAAApdQ/loOnepD9Ec0dyq3gHwCMr_087StS_NvBQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG-20240310-WA0192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U1oMjCHCsas/Ze5x9cDxyQI/AAAAAAAApdQ/loOnepD9Ec0dyq3gHwCMr_087StS_NvBQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG-20240310-WA0192.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2560" data-original-height="1440" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The Public Independent Conciliator, Mr. TAMFU Simon FAI holding 2023 Annual Activity Report </b></div></div><div><br></div><div>In a significant development, the Public Independent Conciliator for the North-West Region released its 2023 Annual Activity Report which provided insights on surveys conducted, achievements, challenges, and recommendations. </div><div><br></div><div>The report highlights the role played by the Public Independent Conciliator (PIC) in making sure that good services are rendered by councils to the population, void of discrimination and marginalisation, and in respect of human rights .</div><div><br></div><div>According to the PIC Mr Tamfu Simon on the 5th of march 2024, " We launched a very aggressive campaign for the issuance of free birth certificates, free death certificates and free Marriage certificates and this was a success"</div><div><br></div><div>"It was also a very significant year because we received a record number of 48 complaints and we solved about 40, which is a record for us.In addition to going out and preaching good governance, we in the office did our job of attending to the complaints of our people", Mr. TAMFU Simon FAI</div><div><br></div><div>One of the highlights in the report is the PIC's efforts to enhance local good governance, fairness and accountability. The office of the PIC undertook information gathering (through a survey) on the functioning as well as the perception of the population of the regional and council services.</div><div><br></div><div>Over 7842 questionnaires were sent out and 3484 returned and the statistics revealed unethical conducts.</div><div><br></div><div>"....bribery, and corruption: 86% of those who participated in the survey in Wum council , 70% in Njinikom council, and 63% Bamenda II said their councils were leading. On extortion, Wum council (58%),Ndop(57%), and Kumbo(54%) of the responders faulted the councils for high rate of bribery, corruption, and extortion".</div><div> </div><div>Other areas where Mayors were found wanting by their population as indicated by the results of the survey have to do with Unfair taxation, Trespass to land/property:</div><div><br></div><div>"Unfair taxation: Ako(83%), Elak (57%) and Ndop(57%). Trespass to land/property: Furu-Awa (46%), Andek (38%), and Bamenda I, (32%) of the population said it was alarming.</div><div><br></div><div>In the area of Misappropriation /mismanagement of resources, Mr. Tamfu said 60% of those who took part in the exercise in Njinikom, 45% of those in Zhoa and and 39% of persons in Misaje weren't happy with their councils.</div><div><br></div><div>52% of individuals in Ako, 41% in Furu-Awa, and 40% in Njinikom said their municipal councils were raising the flag on harassment by council workers.</div><div><br></div><div>The Annual Activity Report also sheds light on the challenges faced by the PIC. The high insecurity in North West, the late disbursement of the Subvention of the Office of the Public Independent Conciliator. </div><div><br></div><div>To address this, the PIC collaborated with 70 trained Community based assistants and experts in various fields who were ready to work with them while awaiting the Subvention.</div><div><br></div><div>Looking ahead, the PIC made recommendations to stakeholders , that is the Regional and Council Services, the Office of the Public Independent Conciliator and the Government.</div><div><br></div><div>The Annual Activity Report of the Public Independent Conciliator highlights it's significant contributions in resolving disputes and promoting harmony in society. With its commitments to good governance, accountability and fairness.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aze6B6pYCCw/Ze5x93J2O-I/AAAAAAAApdU/3iQRvbSoGmwXLx-7PGXtCjkMLqggo6Z8gCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG-20240305-WA0318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aze6B6pYCCw/Ze5x93J2O-I/AAAAAAAApdU/3iQRvbSoGmwXLx-7PGXtCjkMLqggo6Z8gCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG-20240305-WA0318.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1280" data-original-height="960" width="320" height="240"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The Public Independent Conciliator and the three Research Officers</b></div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AlpEeQ88LLM/Ze5x-UvDLYI/AAAAAAAApdY/JuwutlqHa5sRAebqfWrYwesrM-uh5y8iACNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG-20240305-WA0326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AlpEeQ88LLM/Ze5x-UvDLYI/AAAAAAAApdY/JuwutlqHa5sRAebqfWrYwesrM-uh5y8iACNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG-20240305-WA0326.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1280" data-original-height="960" width="320" height="240"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The Public Independent Conciliator, Pressmen and women</b></div><br></div><div>The Public Independent Conciliator is a new state Institution born out of the special status within the context of decentralization to assist councils and the population in settling disputes and finding amicable solutions. It acts as a neutral mediator, facilitating communication and negotiation between councils and the population. </div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-46371383975737312152024-03-02T22:30:00.002-08:002024-03-02T22:30:09.622-08:00Health: Bali Cultural Association USA Donates Ambulances to District Hospital<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AbTEy8P6T34/ZeQY6wZWP9I/AAAAAAAAo-U/Lo4x4rBJhKoJkheq-6-nE1Ca9JbVTXj_gCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1000569530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AbTEy8P6T34/ZeQY6wZWP9I/AAAAAAAAo-U/Lo4x4rBJhKoJkheq-6-nE1Ca9JbVTXj_gCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1000569530.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="584" width="320" height="173"></a></div><br></div><div>The ongoing Anglophone Crisis has so far caused untold suffering in Bali, found in Mezam Division of the North West Region. Despite the difficulties and pains faced by the people of Bali they have remained resilient. </div><div><br></div><div>The rural exodus witnessed in some communities of the region had the indigenes of these areas turn the difficulties faced into success stories.</div><div><br></div><div>Bali Cultural Association USA branch decided to look back home and give back to their community. The need accessment done in that community revealed that the population needed quality health care services. The district hospital had need for an ambulance to provide access and quality health services to the Bali community.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V0_q_Yvjp9c/ZeQY7kXDKhI/AAAAAAAAo-Y/PtTPAo7zPGM6RRgrnm1ugNIRbQyEkEsZwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1000569499.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V0_q_Yvjp9c/ZeQY7kXDKhI/AAAAAAAAo-Y/PtTPAo7zPGM6RRgrnm1ugNIRbQyEkEsZwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1000569499.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="1499" width="230" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>The D.M.O saluted the initiative of the BCA USA branch which to him is the beginning of a new era and giving back to the community and giving back to humanity at such times.</div><div><br></div><div>He clearly told others to give to their communities by doing something significant and giving quality health care to the people. He promised that the services of the ambulances will take care of all and sundry to bring about the change each and everyone wants and deserves.</div><div><br></div><div> Speaking on behalf of the president of the Bali Cultural Association USA branch headed by Ba. Dr. Joe Fomukong, representative of BCA USA, Charles Fombutu detailed out the aspirations of the President of BCA USA in providing the ambulances for the health of the people. </div><div><br></div><div>The aim of the association is to foster the developmental needs of the population. Given that health is wealth, BCA USA took the initiative to donate two ambulances for the upgrading of services delivered to the population.</div><div><br></div><div>The hopes are that the ambulances serve the need it is to be used for. Charles Fombutu told all and sundry to be proactive to support each other's health care. He saluted the hospital staff through the hard work of the director of the district hospital and encouraged them to continue serving humanity.</div><div><br></div><div>"We are sure that as according to the sustainability plan, the ambulances will be well managed by the hospital." Charles Fombutu said while adding that the ambulances will greatly aid the population and the hospital to cater for their health situations given that in the past, patients died as a result of lack of means to be transfered for medical assistance.</div><div><br></div><div>"There's a lot in package for the community, and the hospital. This is just the beginning as we plan to plant a solar panel among other projects in the pipeline." Charles Fombutu reiterated.</div><div><br></div><div>Having an impact to save lives, Ba Nyamsick, representative of Bandeca used the opportunity to laud BCA USA branch and saluted the level of appreciation dished out after receiving such gifts, as they promised to donate more to the hospital in the days ahead.</div><div><br></div><div>The President general of Nkumu FedFed, Eunice Tita Tata reiterated that as a key development partner of BCA USA, Nkumu FedFed stands tall to the development of Bali. </div><div><br></div><div>She noted was the second time that Bali community is witnessing such greatness over 20 years ago. She challenged all to love each other for peace to reign and donated the sum of 100.000frs for the ambulance sustainability.</div><div><br></div><div>Rev Festus Ntangei on behalf of the clergy, emphasized that BCA USA branch has not only aided the community at this time, but has always stood by the population as they saw that back to school is a reality in Bali with the donation of school didactics. </div><div><br></div><div>"We should stop killing one another. All Bali people are one another's keeper. If we have differences, we should sit as one to solve them for our common good." Rev. Festus Ntangei said.</div><div><br></div><div>Providing the technicalities of the ambulances for the use of the Bali district hospital, the Director, Kamilou Ibrahim, highlighted that "...these are not just simple ambulances but medicalised ambulances with equipment that can safely transport the patients. </div><div><br></div><div>This will greatly reduce mortality in Bali and also improve the care given to patients as well as getting to near standard. It is a significant addition to our health care services that will change a lot of health indicators according to the prescription of the minister of public health."</div><div><br></div><div>The challenges faced by the Bali district hospital as highlighted by the director of the hospital, Kamilou Ibrahim, ranges from lack of electricity, water, infrastructure which is not worth of a district hospital, problem of staffing.</div><div><br></div><div>The ambulances are equipped with the basic medical needs a patient can need with a standard bed, water system, AC, lighting system, first aid kit box, ECG adaptation, drug bag, safety box, carer space, incubation machines, resuscitation machines among others.</div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-74252798507485970192024-01-28T10:07:00.001-08:002024-01-28T10:09:10.439-08:00Ahead of 58th Edition of National Youth Day Celebration, Youth Affairs Minister strategizes for fanfare celebration<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-vN3GhfKycbri7rdk13Dwpx2EYCRYdX3k3daNilFqt1e2IbkGHL1LBcwox5ofX11thXU5LJRIMWk9czfn_U2ngQBmmcdiEhVgV8MktWQJnON3mhY7M5I2cKWvp1FYdBjPipOD4i_xEjw/s1600/IMG-20240126-WA0148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-vN3GhfKycbri7rdk13Dwpx2EYCRYdX3k3daNilFqt1e2IbkGHL1LBcwox5ofX11thXU5LJRIMWk9czfn_U2ngQBmmcdiEhVgV8MktWQJnON3mhY7M5I2cKWvp1FYdBjPipOD4i_xEjw/s1600/IMG-20240126-WA0148.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="1056" width="320" height="312"></a></div><br></div></div></div><div>The official launch of Cameroon Youth Day activities will take place this year in the locality of Nsem, Haute Sanaga department, Center Region, from January 31 to February 1, 2024. </div><div><br></div><div>The announcement was made by the minister of youth and civic education, who is also president of the national organizing committee, during a press briefing he gave this Friday, January 26, 2024 in Yaoundé. <br></div><div><br></div><div>The theme for this year's celebration has been revealed, it encourages the active participation of young people in accelerating the growth of our economy, particularly through entrepreneurship and innovation, in order to reduce its dependence on imports, by developing its own production and consumption capacity. </div><div><br></div><div>The Minister called on youth to increase patriotic actions, noting “that economic patriotism can be crucial. In fact, it is a question of young people in their activities promoting the consumption of local products, supporting national businesses and sustainable development, in a spirit of national pride.” </div><div><br></div><div>Minjec explains that the fact for the President of the Republic, Paul BIYA, to retain this issue of import substitution which he had already addressed in his Message to the nation of December 31, is a sign of the interest that he gives to this policy and should be perceived by young people as a call that he is making to them as major players in the structural transformation of our economy, as set out in the SND30.</div><div><br></div><div>During this communication from Minjec, as a prelude to this celebration, the location of the launch was also revealed. This is the locality of Nsem in the Haute Sanaga department, Center Region. The celebration of the year 58 of Youth Day, it should be noted, according to the head of this ministerial department will be dotted with innovation.</div><div><br></div><div>Awareness caravans are also planned to inform as many young people as possible, even without access to the Internet. The objective is clear: no one must be left behind during this flagship meeting of Cameroonian youth.</div><div><br></div><div>A Youth Festival under high security</div><div>Faced with the fears expressed by some about the security of a gathering of 5,000 young people, the Minister wanted to be reassuring.</div><div><br></div><div>The security forces are fully mobilized, in coordination with the various ministerial departments, to ensure that this event takes place in a calm climate. We can bet that this joint effort will allow young people to joyfully celebrate their annual celebration.</div><div><br></div><div>In the end, this 2024 edition of the Cameroonian Youth Festival promises to be particularly rich and innovative, between a global camp, an artistic parade and the creation of a youth senate. </div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-82093340733993776782024-01-26T13:57:00.000-08:002024-01-26T13:57:43.634-08:00Education: NexGen signs MoU with University of Bamenda (UBa)<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8JZR3NjF1H6nK35HgXhT0fXpowgK7wrikkXAFpUUh49AQf1BsjMsiK81d0AFIBLG04VimvaPxCpaby2DjhWR7vN7xQKo3rxIbjeJy8w4yjFiWl7hyphenhyphen9eiGHVRXtMdROhhQ5tPImyaCIc/s1600/Screenshot_20240126-215402.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8JZR3NjF1H6nK35HgXhT0fXpowgK7wrikkXAFpUUh49AQf1BsjMsiK81d0AFIBLG04VimvaPxCpaby2DjhWR7vN7xQKo3rxIbjeJy8w4yjFiWl7hyphenhyphen9eiGHVRXtMdROhhQ5tPImyaCIc/s1600/Screenshot_20240126-215402.png" border="0" data-original-width="714" data-original-height="458" width="320" height="205"></a></div><br></div></div><div>NexGen Higher Institute of Technology (NHIT) today 25th January 2024 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Bamenda (UBa). </div><div><br></div><div>NexGen proudly celebrates this a major achievement that allows it to offer degree courses in the computer engineering and management sciences departments of the Institution. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhATjqLIkhQwE57tdmbp8r3izjoWUhS-roqtU1cc56LO2Btq5i5bCkLYce2_9x8Ljsfg5Z6u2oB6kt2MGpdfVFvSLG3dI650endjnPK4m3MVB0psVnpBOsDkMR1s-afNvk_R-tdDvZpF9g/s1600/Screenshot_20240126-215415.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhATjqLIkhQwE57tdmbp8r3izjoWUhS-roqtU1cc56LO2Btq5i5bCkLYce2_9x8Ljsfg5Z6u2oB6kt2MGpdfVFvSLG3dI650endjnPK4m3MVB0psVnpBOsDkMR1s-afNvk_R-tdDvZpF9g/s1600/Screenshot_20240126-215415.png" border="0" data-original-width="719" data-original-height="448" width="320" height="199"></a></div><br></div><div>NexGen started in 2013 as a technology center, grew into a vocational training center in 2015 and obtained authorization to operate as a university Institute in 2020. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEdlS5gjm5hEDizkaAYILzfOBIDg32DhmqGMHbnoRFS2oqQPAy0hLbGvohy8pJFQS7drhjCjzf5wH_ucQgRVX8mYmRfzf-kb0FWsrj4e7ZKMYjc0_7PSBr2tbwfnt-d1C7HERmPeiChLg/s1600/Screenshot_20240126-215431.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEdlS5gjm5hEDizkaAYILzfOBIDg32DhmqGMHbnoRFS2oqQPAy0hLbGvohy8pJFQS7drhjCjzf5wH_ucQgRVX8mYmRfzf-kb0FWsrj4e7ZKMYjc0_7PSBr2tbwfnt-d1C7HERmPeiChLg/s1600/Screenshot_20240126-215431.png" border="0" data-original-width="719" data-original-height="447" width="320" height="198"></a></div><br></div><div>NexGen runs diploma, HND and degree programs with the Programmers' Certifications course run in collaboration with the Israeli Developer's Institute as it's greatest prides. NexGen have two campuses in Yaounde at Nsimeyong Simbock and a third in Bamenda at City Chemist. </div><div><br></div><div>Nexgen Higher Institute of Technology (NHIT) is a higher private institute located in Yaoundé (Nsimeyong). Nexgen has started its activities as a professional training center. </div><div><br></div><div>Taking advantages of his technical training, Nextgen now prepare students to HND (Higher National Diploma) under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education. </div><div><br></div><div>In addition to Information technology domain, Nexgen Higher Institute of Technology is also involved in the following domains: Trade and sale, Management, Medical and biomedical sciences.<br></div><div><br></div><div>For more information: </div><div>www. nexgentech.org/</div><div>Fb: NexGenTechcenter. </div><div>Tel: 679-910-946 (Y'de) 679211011 (B'da)</div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-82697030776582560472024-01-22T23:18:00.002-08:002024-01-22T23:19:36.181-08:00NtaCCUL Stands Out: Ntarinkon Credit Union Building Innaugurated in Melen – Yaounde<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3t2XT9XmQkVqYPwvOdjSOshj_caqZiNWenUtbzE_q2nX48Fy9qHPd4JVd3UULAUNDD05PTMNi2Gy-dYhEIx9j5zmXwX_3wsUycmJ-cm-mJMY35OJjYmNc8kRgUkdT6z-yflfWUapiuY/s1600/1000530201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3t2XT9XmQkVqYPwvOdjSOshj_caqZiNWenUtbzE_q2nX48Fy9qHPd4JVd3UULAUNDD05PTMNi2Gy-dYhEIx9j5zmXwX_3wsUycmJ-cm-mJMY35OJjYmNc8kRgUkdT6z-yflfWUapiuY/s1600/1000530201.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="567" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>Centre Regional Governor, Naseri Paul Bea has assured the public that Ntarinkon Cooperative Credit Union (NtaCCUL) is the surest place where customers can safe their money and go to sleep. Governor Naseri made the assurance Monday, 22 January 2024 as he inaugurated an imposing building housing the Melen Branch of NtaCCUL in the nation’s capital of Yaounde.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWWiqqXfjDuZUGBxttjpCPzgfeKVLer-uOF1NF12z0USawDjrfl_lnc9qRAwZGN-Hte96v4qtSZH7PqroyOCzETr7GwXKxj5ovXqy0U51JpomDhyphenhyphenPzZ1BT1-xXwpmqfAq8byjhjwlmXw/s1600/1000530153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWWiqqXfjDuZUGBxttjpCPzgfeKVLer-uOF1NF12z0USawDjrfl_lnc9qRAwZGN-Hte96v4qtSZH7PqroyOCzETr7GwXKxj5ovXqy0U51JpomDhyphenhyphenPzZ1BT1-xXwpmqfAq8byjhjwlmXw/s1600/1000530153.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="567" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>The Governor expressed his gratitude to management for the geometric growth the Ntarinkon Cooperative Union has witnessed, and it is reflected in the magnificent building.</div><div><br></div><div>He cited the branches found across Cameroon, which is also one of the reasons for NtaCCUL to receive several media awards. He said NtaCCUL is a veritable partner with the state as they are able to pay salaries of over 5,000 civil servants after receiving a salary code from the ministry of finance. </div><div><br></div><div>“To this, they are contributing their own fare share in poverty alleviation and financing the economy of Cameroon.” The Governor underscored. He urged the management to use their credit union activities to foster government’s policies, encourage members to be law abiding and contribute to the collective progress of Cameroon. </div><div><br></div><div>Six percent interest rate on savings</div><div>The Centre Chief Executive Officer was also pleased that despite numerous challenges, NtaCCUL has been able to pay six percent interest rate on savings of members since 2020. He said for that alone, NtaCCUL beats the record in the microfinance sector. </div><div><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWOLfWtB_-zZFJVLsTqE63ePSTP6NMiHxFeoYTR2I4JJ9ZEZ1CbwJ0cYMu4RMMlk8xAPadlMaRy8iQv1s1hEdJEjqWOXKNbuyuF4mC-v9PlCKx5WDVhbltAhJlwWt2lmlVdAuPsAL74AE/s1600/1000530171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWOLfWtB_-zZFJVLsTqE63ePSTP6NMiHxFeoYTR2I4JJ9ZEZ1CbwJ0cYMu4RMMlk8xAPadlMaRy8iQv1s1hEdJEjqWOXKNbuyuF4mC-v9PlCKx5WDVhbltAhJlwWt2lmlVdAuPsAL74AE/s1600/1000530171.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="567" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDbHAU8Mz138UjmCAYgoEowfB3wY72QcDhUch_v-kGMn7hB05YjakO_IulBCrWUAz8bF8TJ9JfKNhhm2cJ7FbKo5BRwyOT_IhMoEe1Ca6puxBnIcsuiAjdwmSnzcczB-MvD-cIzU5E5H0/s1600/1000530180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDbHAU8Mz138UjmCAYgoEowfB3wY72QcDhUch_v-kGMn7hB05YjakO_IulBCrWUAz8bF8TJ9JfKNhhm2cJ7FbKo5BRwyOT_IhMoEe1Ca6puxBnIcsuiAjdwmSnzcczB-MvD-cIzU5E5H0/s1600/1000530180.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="567" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>Good managerial skills of the dynamic Board of Directors and Management has scaled NtaCCUL at a height it's peers see as far fetched.</div><div><br></div><div>“This structure I am inaugurating today will project you and permit for greater mobilisation of savings. While you must protect the savings of Cameroonians, you must also know that savings remain a development opportunity for the country and it is your duty to participate in such development.” Governor Naseri highlighted. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZMsTbuxSpSDEcxhTd_dFOjwTnyuX81lXXajgn8Y5uRnCWaT_Jutdf7_mDa2MT-8NMRzQYu9Er0UyHzYVB99TNEGiYCPiB92qBG95t15d9gt61qNs8-8P_M_KpArkarIeuqJJ9cfqToo/s1600/1000530159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZMsTbuxSpSDEcxhTd_dFOjwTnyuX81lXXajgn8Y5uRnCWaT_Jutdf7_mDa2MT-8NMRzQYu9Er0UyHzYVB99TNEGiYCPiB92qBG95t15d9gt61qNs8-8P_M_KpArkarIeuqJJ9cfqToo/s1600/1000530159.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="567" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>The Governor took many by surprise when he announce that he was member of NtaCCUL in the Bertoua Branch whilst he served as SDO in the East Region. He assured the Melen Branch Manager that the account should be transferred to the Melen Branch so that it can be more active. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYmWkIdc7BJon1E8EirWkys5vZbqxMqse0h-Z9BaShEwFS11C1JSPweklCq8wRE5LI-yiGDek27m4shMaXugMCSfhvnSlgVIQGe4wRd4seAkB-FFWd3aCcvr7gAukjNKl-uFUrwWmuAI/s1600/1000530195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYmWkIdc7BJon1E8EirWkys5vZbqxMqse0h-Z9BaShEwFS11C1JSPweklCq8wRE5LI-yiGDek27m4shMaXugMCSfhvnSlgVIQGe4wRd4seAkB-FFWd3aCcvr7gAukjNKl-uFUrwWmuAI/s1600/1000530195.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="567" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>On behalf of the Board of Directors of NtaCCUL, the Board Chairman, Fru Isaac Taku traced the history of the 52-years-old credit union, which started as a saving scheme (Njangi) where the pioneer members contributed from FCFA 5, 10 and 100.</div><div><br></div><div>The pioneer three men were later joined by their wives. It gathered steam in the Ntarinkon neighbourhood and attracted many people from other areas.</div><div><br></div><div>“Today, Ntarinkon Cooperative Credit Union has a total of 92,210 members spread over the national territory and managed from the network of branches. We currently have 14 branches: four of them in Bamenda (Food Market, Ntarinkon, Nkwen and Up-Station); Douala has three branches (Bonaberi, Akwa-Douche and Ndokoti); there is a branch each in Bafoussam, and Bertoua. </div><div><br></div><div>The South West Region has two branches: Buea and Kumba. And here in the nation’s capital, Ntarinkon Cooperative Union counts four branches; Melen Ekounou, Nlongkak, Mendong and of course, Melen.” The President of the BoD stated. </div><div><br></div><div>He continued that from the little savings that started with FCFA 5, individual savings today has grown a million folds and the total members’ savings stands at over FCFA 43.5 billion while outstanding loans amount to over FCFA 35.8 billion.</div><div><br></div><div>These loans according to Fru Taku Isaac, are granted to businessmen, farmers, ‘buyam-sellams’, bike riders, civil servants and so on, giving a total of more than 50,000 members that have benefited the various loan schemes offered by NtaCCUL.</div><div><br></div><div>According to him, it is their own way of accompanying the state in her efforts to improve on the living standards of poor Cameroonians. </div><div>The Melen-Yaounde Branch of NtaCCUL, which today has an imposing structure of its own started in September 2000. Because of its attractive services, it registered so many members in just two years. </div><div><br></div><div>The unexpected growth led to the opening of the Ekounou Branch in 2007. Many members of the public were getting interested in Ntarinkon Cooperative Credit Union and the two branches became congested and two more branches were created in Nlonkak and Mendong. </div><div><br></div><div>The Yaounde branches today have a membership of 28,285 with total deposit of over FCFA 13 billion with over FCFA 9.1 billion granted as loans to 17,132 members. </div><div><br></div><div>Digitalising NtaCCUL Services</div><div>With the rapid changes in the financial landscape, with the introduction of digital banking and electronic banking, Ntarinkon Cooperative Credit Union is resolute in her determination to adapt to this changing environment. </div><div><br></div><div>“I am very happy to let you know, … we have introduced ATM machines in almost all our branches together with prepaid Visa Cards; we have an online banking APP that permits members to deposit and withdraw money while at home with the use of their mobile phones and more recently, we acquired the USSD platform to facilitate operations offline and even with the use of analogue phones. Our project to open our digital and card payment to interbank transactions via GIMAC is near completion and in the days ahead holders of GIMAC cards issued in any CEMAC country will be get served from our ATM machines.” The Board Chair told the population. </div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Infrastructure</b></div><div>Ntarinkon Cooperative Credit Union first constructed its head office in 2005. The 14 apartment building is host to the Head Office and the Ntarinkon Branch. In 2017, a 12 apartment building was constructed in mile 17, Buea and it is host to the Buea Branch; in 2018, a six apartment building was acquired at the Bamenda Food Market for the Food Market Branch and in 2021, a 16 apartment building was constructed in Douala – Bonaberi. </div><div><br></div><div>The Melen – Yaounde branch which has been inaugurated is a 16 apartment building with 24 specious rooms for the staff. </div><div>The building according to the BoD is the fruit of contribution of members that have been nurtured and matured in order to realise the giant structure. The Melen Building of NtaCCUL will also serve as storage for archives from all the branches in Yaounde. Part as well will be leased to tenants in order to diversify revenue sources for the sustenance of the credit union. </div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Decoration of Staff</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLx5OM5xIv1Bd7MtEgNnHGYbCQsPDUiTuJBn5Vd1GywbKgpRPO1d3rI2ExYPVAxTXB3QFbIui2JEpB6xvDUlXHC4xbJKhdexc64shoTnqUPh91eo4P2AGOia1gWy9fCy8o6eiKkm8Q9Qs/s1600/1000530165.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLx5OM5xIv1Bd7MtEgNnHGYbCQsPDUiTuJBn5Vd1GywbKgpRPO1d3rI2ExYPVAxTXB3QFbIui2JEpB6xvDUlXHC4xbJKhdexc64shoTnqUPh91eo4P2AGOia1gWy9fCy8o6eiKkm8Q9Qs/s1600/1000530165.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="567" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></b></div><div>During the colourful ceremony that brought a cream of the Centre Regional Administration, traditional and religious leaders, some 27 workers of the Union were given various Medals of Honour. There were 13 Vermeil, 11 Bronze and three in Gold. </div><div><br></div><div>Among the recipients were Madam Leke Loveline, Branch Manager of Melen who received Vermeil as well as Achu Caroline and Marcilinus Nde Tabifor. Maurice Takuhli, Lum Musu Grace and Albert Atuma received the Gold Medal and the recipients of the Silver Medal included Nsoh Conrad, Manager of the Ntarinkon Main Branch. </div><div><br></div><div>The event was spiced by the Yaounde Branch of the Mankon Cultural & Development Association Mbaghalum dance and the Nkoue dance of Elig-Efa – Yaounde as there were also some artiste on to grace the occasion.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><i><b>Culled from The Herald Tribune</b></i></div><div><br></div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-23252510936303837412024-01-22T23:17:00.002-08:002024-01-22T23:17:06.740-08:00NtaCCUL Stands Out: Ntarinkon Credit Union Building, Innaugurated in Melen – Yaounde<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHV-hsiiHuG9dkJF-JrU8eMNjHYWEIlymVKoFF_ax46MbhG6g9uoKbIUAEmjlaxre6N6lnTBzeeyZlqTV7dqyjo1rEEjz6EG65-kz89Lv5HH0REn7Tj_HhK3FNE6AdBvezywhxtV7zfc/s1600/1000530201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHV-hsiiHuG9dkJF-JrU8eMNjHYWEIlymVKoFF_ax46MbhG6g9uoKbIUAEmjlaxre6N6lnTBzeeyZlqTV7dqyjo1rEEjz6EG65-kz89Lv5HH0REn7Tj_HhK3FNE6AdBvezywhxtV7zfc/s1600/1000530201.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="567" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>Centre Regional Governor, Naseri Paul Bea has assured the public that Ntarinkon Cooperative Credit Union (NtaCCUL) is the surest place where customers can safe their money and go to sleep. Governor Naseri made the assurance Monday, 22 January 2024 as he inaugurated an imposing building housing the Melen Branch of NtaCCUL in the nation’s capital of Yaounde.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIFS5bL0ul_693eDykCQ7ouaGzQWFAK1P-Xvd4a3HELf9DATjhYGQBOdK4es4CuOdE-4KwdxKMZ2gRhm2TDGKZa0y_QgJYm38JqfPVTh3sIz1vkgORkRr0Pxhrkspm5x5nskwj6lGbQso/s1600/1000530153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIFS5bL0ul_693eDykCQ7ouaGzQWFAK1P-Xvd4a3HELf9DATjhYGQBOdK4es4CuOdE-4KwdxKMZ2gRhm2TDGKZa0y_QgJYm38JqfPVTh3sIz1vkgORkRr0Pxhrkspm5x5nskwj6lGbQso/s1600/1000530153.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="567" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>The Governor expressed his gratitude to management for the geometric growth the Ntarinkon Cooperative Union has witnessed, and it is reflected in the magnificent building.</div><div><br></div><div>He cited the branches found across Cameroon, which is also one of the reasons for NtaCCUL to receive several media awards. He said NtaCCUL is a veritable partner with the state as they are able to pay salaries of over 5,000 civil servants after receiving a salary code from the ministry of finance. </div><div><br></div><div>“To this, they are contributing their own fare share in poverty alleviation and financing the economy of Cameroon.” The Governor underscored. He urged the management to use their credit union activities to foster government’s policies, encourage members to be law abiding and contribute to the collective progress of Cameroon. </div><div><br></div><div>Six percent interest rate on savings</div><div>The Centre Chief Executive Officer was also pleased that despite numerous challenges, NtaCCUL has been able to pay six percent interest rate on savings of members since 2020. He said for that alone, NtaCCUL beats the record in the microfinance sector. </div><div><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHnqv_ZT3drWqvTmmFbWgNOLZe3Q2bIXP8iBFtqEfaj-iaXSXef3oU8ge_sJIRf1xQAw4621uG-Vhe3ZZ9uDym3nIvao8rIBTR0Ly2JaUo1ffJwN3Q_VKjog-M4Fz0aqIOw2PfUfIWuM/s1600/1000530171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHnqv_ZT3drWqvTmmFbWgNOLZe3Q2bIXP8iBFtqEfaj-iaXSXef3oU8ge_sJIRf1xQAw4621uG-Vhe3ZZ9uDym3nIvao8rIBTR0Ly2JaUo1ffJwN3Q_VKjog-M4Fz0aqIOw2PfUfIWuM/s1600/1000530171.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="567" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMr9DXZFMaZHbXv_kzRTFUvr2PvxnWMoZ7Zlrqb7HQcUpKRvnvkxgTOhyphenhyphenIbWkvVAAWTcxGNRoZ3NinYZqhP2540ITNuD3vMnvkaOBTKF1CVRMbPP2UL7jTVXSbrex7Ysf6Zzjq9duUHM/s1600/1000530180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMr9DXZFMaZHbXv_kzRTFUvr2PvxnWMoZ7Zlrqb7HQcUpKRvnvkxgTOhyphenhyphenIbWkvVAAWTcxGNRoZ3NinYZqhP2540ITNuD3vMnvkaOBTKF1CVRMbPP2UL7jTVXSbrex7Ysf6Zzjq9duUHM/s1600/1000530180.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="567" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>Good managerial skills of the dynamic Board of Directors and Management has scaled NtaCCUL at a height it's peers see as far fetched.</div><div><br></div><div>“This structure I am inaugurating today will project you and permit for greater mobilisation of savings. While you must protect the savings of Cameroonians, you must also know that savings remain a development opportunity for the country and it is your duty to participate in such development.” Governor Naseri highlighted. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1zwJECUpRKQxFyaGjsETk2kOFCSgxqaBOT8Mn5wYW88vnD0aVsBb_yWCIG0R9qt8ORzJJs033WaWdlTLK2P72CS3XSywEi_uaDyOC6RVe9lz1VKG9TJOjHNx0tN93ag-D0B7vXaFOmIE/s1600/1000530159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1zwJECUpRKQxFyaGjsETk2kOFCSgxqaBOT8Mn5wYW88vnD0aVsBb_yWCIG0R9qt8ORzJJs033WaWdlTLK2P72CS3XSywEi_uaDyOC6RVe9lz1VKG9TJOjHNx0tN93ag-D0B7vXaFOmIE/s1600/1000530159.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="567" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>The Governor took many by surprise when he announce that he was member of NtaCCUL in the Bertoua Branch whilst he served as SDO in the East Region. He assured the Melen Branch Manager that the account should be transferred to the Melen Branch so that it can be more active. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIRhIhSqRU4eD_YkqOBU3-Zr3Wgbqi2pZKZ3RNsjkS-Nj8hbFmUHYClb-YZYILNww31NlJJAODIB41cBcoeU2i_9D8asPSiOyNZ6e6xtDcnHzi76zQwSedkpABORgLnlFSsEd7Qs1wBSY/s1600/1000530195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIRhIhSqRU4eD_YkqOBU3-Zr3Wgbqi2pZKZ3RNsjkS-Nj8hbFmUHYClb-YZYILNww31NlJJAODIB41cBcoeU2i_9D8asPSiOyNZ6e6xtDcnHzi76zQwSedkpABORgLnlFSsEd7Qs1wBSY/s1600/1000530195.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="567" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>On behalf of the Board of Directors of NtaCCUL, the Board Chairman, Fru Isaac Taku traced the history of the 52-years-old credit union, which started as a saving scheme (Njangi) where the pioneer members contributed from FCFA 5, 10 and 100.</div><div><br></div><div>The pioneer three men were later joined by their wives. It gathered steam in the Ntarinkon neighbourhood and attracted many people from other areas.</div><div><br></div><div>“Today, Ntarinkon Cooperative Credit Union has a total of 92,210 members spread over the national territory and managed from the network of branches. We currently have 14 branches: four of them in Bamenda (Food Market, Ntarinkon, Nkwen and Up-Station); Douala has three branches (Bonaberi, Akwa-Douche and Ndokoti); there is a branch each in Bafoussam, and Bertoua. </div><div><br></div><div>The South West Region has two branches: Buea and Kumba. And here in the nation’s capital, Ntarinkon Cooperative Union counts four branches; Melen Ekounou, Nlongkak, Mendong and of course, Melen.” The President of the BoD stated. </div><div><br></div><div>He continued that from the little savings that started with FCFA 5, individual savings today has grown a million folds and the total members’ savings stands at over FCFA 43.5 billion while outstanding loans amount to over FCFA 35.8 billion.</div><div><br></div><div>These loans according to Fru Taku Isaac, are granted to businessmen, farmers, ‘buyam-sellams’, bike riders, civil servants and so on, giving a total of more than 50,000 members that have benefited the various loan schemes offered by NtaCCUL.</div><div><br></div><div>According to him, it is their own way of accompanying the state in her efforts to improve on the living standards of poor Cameroonians. </div><div>The Melen-Yaounde Branch of NtaCCUL, which today has an imposing structure of its own started in September 2000. Because of its attractive services, it registered so many members in just two years. </div><div><br></div><div>The unexpected growth led to the opening of the Ekounou Branch in 2007. Many members of the public were getting interested in Ntarinkon Cooperative Credit Union and the two branches became congested and two more branches were created in Nlonkak and Mendong. </div><div><br></div><div>The Yaounde branches today have a membership of 28,285 with total deposit of over FCFA 13 billion with over FCFA 9.1 billion granted as loans to 17,132 members. </div><div><br></div><div>Digitalising NtaCCUL Services</div><div>With the rapid changes in the financial landscape, with the introduction of digital banking and electronic banking, Ntarinkon Cooperative Credit Union is resolute in her determination to adapt to this changing environment. </div><div><br></div><div>“I am very happy to let you know, … we have introduced ATM machines in almost all our branches together with prepaid Visa Cards; we have an online banking APP that permits members to deposit and withdraw money while at home with the use of their mobile phones and more recently, we acquired the USSD platform to facilitate operations offline and even with the use of analogue phones. Our project to open our digital and card payment to interbank transactions via GIMAC is near completion and in the days ahead holders of GIMAC cards issued in any CEMAC country will be get served from our ATM machines.” The Board Chair told the population. </div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Infrastructure</b></div><div>Ntarinkon Cooperative Credit Union first constructed its head office in 2005. The 14 apartment building is host to the Head Office and the Ntarinkon Branch. In 2017, a 12 apartment building was constructed in mile 17, Buea and it is host to the Buea Branch; in 2018, a six apartment building was acquired at the Bamenda Food Market for the Food Market Branch and in 2021, a 16 apartment building was constructed in Douala – Bonaberi. </div><div><br></div><div>The Melen – Yaounde branch which has been inaugurated is a 16 apartment building with 24 specious rooms for the staff. </div><div>The building according to the BoD is the fruit of contribution of members that have been nurtured and matured in order to realise the giant structure. The Melen Building of NtaCCUL will also serve as storage for archives from all the branches in Yaounde. Part as well will be leased to tenants in order to diversify revenue sources for the sustenance of the credit union. </div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Decoration of Staff</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzJGMhaK81ylmOn6iQf1-LyQy9_nMG29WVorAkIxOrSsUKoUfFipJQgHhynrtXYd2Mso59cLEKr9vJnE2xYi0Xa7BTFx2v_DRw3nXTnTUbM_N_Shf9MCcsDd5RrAZdgOX9HoeJWddr_PI/s1600/1000530165.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzJGMhaK81ylmOn6iQf1-LyQy9_nMG29WVorAkIxOrSsUKoUfFipJQgHhynrtXYd2Mso59cLEKr9vJnE2xYi0Xa7BTFx2v_DRw3nXTnTUbM_N_Shf9MCcsDd5RrAZdgOX9HoeJWddr_PI/s1600/1000530165.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="567" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></b></div><div>During the colourful ceremony that brought a cream of the Centre Regional Administration, traditional and religious leaders, some 27 workers of the Union were given various Medals of Honour. There were 13 Vermeil, 11 Bronze and three in Gold. </div><div><br></div><div>Among the recipients were Madam Leke Loveline, Branch Manager of Melen who received Vermeil as well as Achu Caroline and Marcilinus Nde Tabifor. Maurice Takuhli, Lum Musu Grace and Albert Atuma received the Gold Medal and the recipients of the Silver Medal included Nsoh Conrad, Manager of the Ntarinkon Main Branch. </div><div><br></div><div>The event was spiced by the Yaounde Branch of the Mankon Cultural & Development Association Mbaghalum dance and the Nkoue dance of Elig-Efa – Yaounde as there were also some artiste on to grace the occasion.</div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-32014462784386591622024-01-21T00:14:00.002-08:002024-01-21T00:15:35.195-08:00National Civic Education program redefines moral values of Cameroonian society, Education<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28jO2gpAkmSA4_nOCNnh5OnAhtGeGr5GFMq0xzobnRjp0WrG8WxD6RHGxKXgNLMYmdZYDFsRNh7lme551Xkojn3X3VE1-I8rpKLMOWDh_zS53BarucwOH9YoyzSPa7Gwd5fYQcxf9RcM/s1600/1000521369.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28jO2gpAkmSA4_nOCNnh5OnAhtGeGr5GFMq0xzobnRjp0WrG8WxD6RHGxKXgNLMYmdZYDFsRNh7lme551Xkojn3X3VE1-I8rpKLMOWDh_zS53BarucwOH9YoyzSPa7Gwd5fYQcxf9RcM/s1600/1000521369.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1024" data-original-height="768" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>The Cameroonian Minister of Youth and Civic Education chaired the closing of the said coordination retreat, where a road map was adopted for the year 2024.</div><div><br></div><div>The roadmap provided in particular, the harmonization of Pronec strategies between the different ministerial departments.</div><div><br></div><div>Youth Affairs Minister, Mounouna Foutsou recalled the role of traditional authorities in the deployment of the program at the local level. Mobile animation teams, attached to neighborhood leaders, will be responsible for local awareness raising.</div><div><br></div><div>The objective of Pronec is to place education for responsible citizenship at the heart of the Cameroonian education system. To train future generations in respect of national values and their identity.</div><div><br></div><div>Meeting on a coordination retreat in Nkolnda, the National Program for Civic Education through Moral, Civic and Entrepreneurial Rearmament draws the roadmap of its actions for 2024.</div><div><br></div><div>In the coordinator's speech, Paschal Kum Awah recalls that each ministerial department has developed its Pronec action plan. He also greets the minister, confirming that the coordination has successfully integrated the missions of Minjec.</div><div><br></div><div>An ambitious roadmap for 2024</div><div>Among the resolutions adopted: the harmonization of Pronec strategies and their inclusion in the ministry's 2024 action plan, in accordance with presidential instructions.</div><div><br></div><div>For his part, Minister Mounouna Foutsou encourages the implementation of departmental plans, to strengthen the influence of Pronec in the administration and communities.</div><div><br></div><div>Traditional leaders, cornerstone of local deployment. Traditional rulers will chair mobile teams for urban and rural popular animation. </div><div><br></div><div>With this program, the government intends to place civic and moral education at the heart of its educational strategy. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 1.25em;">Communication Unit, MINJEC </b></div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-903501071174683262024-01-15T01:37:00.000-08:002024-01-15T01:37:57.523-08:00CONSUPE Reviews the 2023 Financial Year<div style="text-align: center;"><b style="">ELEMENTS OF RESPONSE FROM MADAM THE MINISTER DELEGATE TO THE PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC IN CHARGE OF SUPERIOR STATE CONTROL</b><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style=""><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIklnCZtZsFwH8WRVUHnn3fFC4lhgb6V1B69ayDmHGP3Ozes7iRD8-fhrMb1AzSiH8IhvOTNYTlS3qQpB9aLDTv85d7kEaTmZ-iTVNpQGbr58eD4WidOgzYfTbVRUiy0WWohxSUd6mW0/s1600/1000510860.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIklnCZtZsFwH8WRVUHnn3fFC4lhgb6V1B69ayDmHGP3Ozes7iRD8-fhrMb1AzSiH8IhvOTNYTlS3qQpB9aLDTv85d7kEaTmZ-iTVNpQGbr58eD4WidOgzYfTbVRUiy0WWohxSUd6mW0/s1600/1000510860.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1000" data-original-height="750" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></b></div><div><i>"Hello Madam Minister.</i></div><div><i>Answer :</i></div><div><i>Good morning</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><b>Madam Minister, we have come to the end of an exercise. What can we take into account for the 2023 financial year at CONSUPE?</b></i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>Answer :</i></div><div><i>Before answering your question, I would first like to thank you for the opportunity you give me to communicate on the activities of CONSUPE.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>To return to your question, it is important to note that the Higher State Control Services, the Higher Institution for Control of Public Finances of Cameroon, in accordance with its organic text, carry out three main types of Actions: Actions of Audit, Repressive or Sanction Actions against unscrupulous managers and Actions to Prevent Attacks on Public Assets. </i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>The CONSUPE assessment can therefore only be made on the basis of these three types of Actions.</i></div><div><i>Concerning, first of all, Audit Actions, there was talk, during 2023, of increasing the number of control missions. As such, CONSUPE carried out around 22 control and verification missions in total. </i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>In more detail, at the level of Public Administrations, we carried out 07 audit missions, at the level of Companies and Establishments in the Public and Parapublic Sector, we also carried out 07, at the level of Decentralized Territorial Communities, 02 audit missions were carried out and at the level of so-called specific organizations, 06 audit missions were carried out. </i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>In addition to these, it should be noted that around fifteen cross-checking missions were also carried out. Allow me to also remind you that we have around 5 Missions currently being deployed.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>Regarding Repressive or Sanction Actions against unscrupulous managers, during the year 2023, the Budgetary and Financial Disciplinary Council (CDBF) received and processed one hundred and two (102) letters during the year. fiscal year 2023.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>The CDBF received three (03) referral files, one from the Presidency of the Republic and two others from the Ministry of Decentralization and Local Development (MINDDEVEL. The processing of the files previously received led to the translation of eight (08) Implicated before the Council.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>For the 2023 financial year, the Budgetary and Financial Disciplinary Council examined one hundred and sixty-four (164) cases during thirty-one (31) sessions held, including twenty-two (22) ordinary and nine (9 ) special pre-deliberations.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>The holding of the thirty-one (31) sessions allowed the Council to pronounce a total of twenty-eight (28) decisions, four (04) of which acquitted and twenty-three (23) imposed various Sanctions for a total amount of damage, amounting to thirteen billion six hundred and ninety-five million one hundred and twenty-four thousand seven hundred and twenty-three (13,695,124,723) FCFA, of which thirteen billion six hundred and seventy-two million twenty-four thousand seven hundred and twenty-three (13,672. 024,723) FCFA of debt and twenty-three million one hundred thousand (23,100,000 FCFA of special fine.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>During the month of August 2023, I dispatched five (05) mission teams to the Central, Eastern, Far North, Littoral and South-West Regions, with the mandate of collecting elements of information relating to the execution of sanctions previously pronounced by the CDBF, against unscrupulous managers. </i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>It appears from the said work that the level of recovery of financial sanctions imposed for the benefit of the entities concerned amounts to more than seven hundred million FCFA recovered out of more than one hundred and fourteen billion FCFA, i.e. a recovery rate of 0.66%.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>As for the Prevention of Attacks on Public Assets, we have always chosen prevention through training. And in this vein, 06 training courses were organized. SODECOTON, the Autonomous Port of Douala, FEICOM, the Mayors of the North-West, the Service Inspectors of the Ministries and the Cameroon Baccalaureate Office, were all trained. A total of 380 Internal Auditors and Credit Authorizers trained by CONSUPE.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div> </div><div><i>This is what the Higher State Control Services produced in terms of balance sheet, during the 2023 financial year.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>Thank you Madam Minister for taking part in this exercise".</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><b><br></b></i></div><div><i><b>This was in an interview with CRTV</b></i></div><div><br></div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-54018321589553413002024-01-12T20:10:00.002-08:002024-01-12T20:12:05.415-08:00Youth Affairs Minister receives Grand Prize for Youth and the Cameroonian Diaspora <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiniewE3ef5n61pipcD3TVgJL_uGV0y595uCTa88QkiF5pX0Ulw4xCS8J03i9dkA-XYZ7YZuLAciYWF5HpQk5gMclGk4zTHAVkkuvFwxpi1-aanyaETX8LOd-Damk7g6Xl0-nLUhvY4piU/s1600/1000505391.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiniewE3ef5n61pipcD3TVgJL_uGV0y595uCTa88QkiF5pX0Ulw4xCS8J03i9dkA-XYZ7YZuLAciYWF5HpQk5gMclGk4zTHAVkkuvFwxpi1-aanyaETX8LOd-Damk7g6Xl0-nLUhvY4piU/s1600/1000505391.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1536" data-original-height="1073" width="320" height="223"></a></div><br></div></div><div>Taking place on January 10 2024 in </div><div>Yaoundé at the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Civic Education, the award goes to Minister Mounouna Foutsou in recognition of his efforts of promoting Cameroonian youths and the integration of diasporan youths. <br></div><div><br></div><div>“This award is recognition of the efforts that the Minister of Youth and Civic Education, Mounouna Foutsou, is making towards Cameroonian youth, but also the diaspora in need, the concern for return and integration of this youth of the diaspora. Even more so within the framework of the national integration of the people who have an increased desire from diaspora to return and provide their cornerstone in the building of Cameroon".</div><div><br></div><div>"It is also an award of recognition and excellence of the work done by the Minister to implement the policy of the President of the Republic, Paul Biya in the field of youth and national integration ,” said Anselme Epoko Epoko, National Coordinator of the return and integration assistance program for young people from the Diaspora.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>A concept initiated by Afrique Love Association to examine how those who are part of the diaspora can act together to return to develop Cameroon. While the subject of the diaspora still generates much ink and saliva both in terms of dual nationality and the commitment of this diaspora to come and invest in Cameroon.</div><div><br></div><div>The fact remains that certain Cameroonians living abroad foreigners shine through their actions by promoting the country.</div><div><br></div><div>As part of the review of the activities of the Cameroonian diaspora month which was held from December 5, 2023 to January 7, 2024, Serges Firmin Tchuimegueu, head of the Asia Zone division and head of delegation, said that this concept was initiated by Afrique Love Association, to examine how those who are part of the diaspora can act together to return to develop Cameroon. </div><div><br></div><div>It is in this spirit that Mounouna Foutsou, after receiving this distinction, expressed her recognition and satisfaction and invited the actors of the Cameroonian diaspora to return home.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><i>Communication Unit, MINJEC</i></div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-43107813894379640352024-01-04T11:48:00.002-08:002024-01-06T00:12:35.100-08:00For a Stable NW, SW & Far North: Biya’s Bold Appraisal<div><i><b>Details by Cham Victor</b></i></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVtztLwczlUg9_Zz0qhxUbl6l_lqphAU_QJFmNpQpAlrXFpc_iIJiCnivB-T-yJgiq9cl8TMbzO12DjpGUmnUnMnUuWZOaZ6M5-bdevFFZneZLFs6LO84QFIiQxQ1G5Pzpcbg3ygQptA/s1600/1000488291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVtztLwczlUg9_Zz0qhxUbl6l_lqphAU_QJFmNpQpAlrXFpc_iIJiCnivB-T-yJgiq9cl8TMbzO12DjpGUmnUnMnUuWZOaZ6M5-bdevFFZneZLFs6LO84QFIiQxQ1G5Pzpcbg3ygQptA/s1600/1000488291.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="313" data-original-height="422" width="237" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 1.25em;"><b>H.E Paul Biya </b></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 1.25em;"><br></span></div><div>Gains made in stabilizing troubled regions in Cameroon especially the North West and South West Regions in the last five years have been assessed from different perspectives. But today, it is becoming increasingly clear to everyone that the government President Paul Biya put in place since January 2019, has been writing its name in gold colours in the sands of time.</div><div><br></div><div> While many have been looking at recovery efforts made in the North West, South West and Far North Regions differently, the most informed Cameroonian, President Paul Biya, has given a positive outlook of the road covered. This was one of the major points in his message to the Nation on December 31, 2023.</div><div><br></div><div> President Paul Biya was frank in situating that, the mark improvement in the social climate in the English-speaking regions and the Far North Region were the Boko Haram terrorist sect had tried to ruin life is the product of a symbiosis between the army and its populace.</div><div><br></div><div> The benefits of this now increasingly inviting climate have transcended different aspects of the socio-cultural and politico-economic fabric of these regions with a mark improvement on the resilience of the general economy. For analysts, that Biya’s frank appraisal of December 31, 2023 has its weight and meaning in different fronts.</div><div><br></div><div> In the North West and South West regions, they are now saying the meaning calls for optimal hope to complete gains already made in different sectors through the Presidential Plan for the Reconstruction and Development of the North West and South West Regions, PPRD-NW/SW among others.</div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Road Works Boosting Local Development</b></div><div> Added to the fresh push to empower local communities through a new decentralisation deal that was birthed at the Major National Dialogue, MND, many now say, it is becoming evidently clear that, the fruits of the historic gathering of the country’s who is who will more than double in the coming months.</div><div><br></div><div>To show his appreciation of how things have improved on the ground, President Biya mentioned works ongoing on the Kumba-Ekondo Titi and Babadjou-Bamenda roads. He was emphatic that such, “will be continued at a satisfactory pace”.</div><div><br></div><div>There is also the long awaited Bamenda Ring Road that has started off in the Donga Mantung Division. These and more ground works such as the rehabilitation of several community roads already sends a message of the North West and South West Regions fast regaining their buoyancy. Rehabilitation works have also accelerated on the Wum-Bamenda road.</div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Biya Singles, Hails Population’s Active Collaboration</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div>The common denominator in the benefits being witnessed on ground according to President Biya, is thanks to the resilience of the population to collaborate with security forces. The Head of Sate remarked that: “Thanks to the people’s active cooperation with our defence and security forces, the situation in the North West, South West and Far North Regions has improved significantly”.</div><div><br></div><div>Given that a peaceful atmosphere attracts and paves the way for development, the President said: “It is now possible to calmly implement the reconstruction and development plans for the said regions,” but as frank as he was, he added that pockets of “atrocities committed by terrorists have not completely disappeared. Unfortunately, civilians are the main victims”.</div><div><br></div><div>While condemning such acts of barbarism, the father of the nation encouraged, “fellow citizens in the regions affected by terrorism to continue to cooperate with the defence and security forces, whose courage and professionalism I salute”.</div><div><br></div><div>Reconstruction Gaining Steam</div><div>True to President Paul Biya’s assessment, reconstruction projects for the North West, South West and Far North Regions have remained on course. In the North West and South West Regions wherein saboteurs have failed, more and more partners have joined the likes of Japan, APPECAM, Boissons du Cameroun among others to step up financing for the PPRD-NW/SW whose significant fruits are visible across communities.</div><div><br></div><div>On December 18, 2023, the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute with the approval of the President of the Republic, Paul Biya launched the support project for the Islamic Development Bank, IsDB’s 21 billion FCFA offer to enhance recovery in the North West and South West Regions.</div><div><br></div><div>The IsDB and the likes of the government of Japan that as given not less than 2 billion FCFA to support the project are leading examples that have supported government in realising social revival and the rehabilitation of basic social infrastructures across communities in the North West and South West Regions. </div><div><br></div><div> The package from the Islamic Development Bank has been divided into two: phase one is 13:113 percent was mostly used in 2023 while phase II which is over 4:018 billion FCFA will be disbursed for 2024. Another 4:018 billion FCFA has been programmed for 2025 to further consolidate peace efforts. </div><div><br></div><div> The government has through the PPRD-NW/SW constructed or rehabilitated 60 schools, Setting up of Farmer/Grazier dialogue platform, 16 health facilities, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of 54 solar powered water points; 120 Youth Start Ups, rehabilitation of 12 markets, Support to poultry farmers, rehabilitation and construction of four roads/bridges, construction of 20 Greenhouses and the re-establishment of close to 1000 lost documents.</div><div>At the current pace with the renewed support and commitment from the implementing partner, the United Nations Development Program, UNDP, many now have said and outstandingly so that President Paul Biya was talking as he took the country into New Year from an informed position.</div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Close To 4000 Fighters Renounce Terrorism, Join DDR Centres</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div>At the level of the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration , DDR, option, another fruit of the Major National Dialogue, Paul Biya’s positive reading also thanks to the close to 4000 Cameroonian youngsters who had been misled into picking up arms against the State, renouncing terrorism. </div><div><br></div><div>They have since June 2018 when the centres were set up in Mora in the Far North, Buea in the South West and Bamenda in the North West Region, been trooping in to get trained an reintegrated into society. This perhaps also justifies the sharp gains in terms of the social climate across these communities.</div><div><br></div><div> Most of those who use to create terror in these communities are no longer there while the pockets of resistances have highly diminished. Even at this, Paul Biya has five years since this option, reiterated the need for those carrying guns to drop them.</div><div><br></div><div>On December 31, 2023, President Paul Biya was clear that: “ I reiterate my appeal to armed groups to lay down their arms and join Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Centres”, declaring his pleasure in the process that: “I am pleased to note that an increasing number of these combatants have responded to this call in recent weeks”.</div><div><br></div><div>Frankly, he said: “For those who persist in criminal activity, be it terrorism or organized crime, the fate that awaits them is not an enviable one. They must know that our firm determination to ensure the security of our fellow citizens will never falter”.</div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hardliners Embracing Biya’s peace appeal</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div>In addition to the many things President Paul Biya has been credited for in the North West and South West Region, is the tenacity he has shown in enhancing peace with all on board. Today, many of those who were hardliners in the separatist agenda have changed position and are more and more seeing reason with the new offers from the Head of State.</div><div><br></div><div>A few days ago, it was Amba ringleader, Ngong Emmanuel Ngong popularly known as Capo Daniel who came out exposing the failures thievery of the separatist movement. Capo Daniel was also very clear like President Paul Biya and many nationalists have said that, nobody can split Cameroon. </div><div><br></div><div>The Likes of Eric Tataw, Mark Barate, Tapang Ivo and their peers have piped down or completely understood that violence is one way to achieving nothing. They are come to reason and now go about their activities abroad as it was the case before the crisis. Before the Major National Dialogue, the rate of violence was alarming. But thereafter it dropped. </div><div><br></div><div>This, thanks to rebuild confidence between the population and the military. </div><div><br></div><div>It was even more interesting that, despite calls for ghost towns to frustrate the festive season, the population in the North West and South West Regions came out in their thousands to celebrate throughout the festive period.</div><div><br></div><div> This momentum has build on the actions of the President of the Republic in the last few years that have resulted in the general improvement of the social climate. More and more persons have returned to their communities while social events such as cultural festivals and inter-quarter competitions have gained grounds across the two regions.</div><div><br></div><div>On education, more than half of all the schools grounded before the Major National Dialogue held have resumed. The people have realized the place education occupies in the development and transformation of the human race. </div><div><br></div><div>Efforts towards promoting effective schooling have multiplied over the years with government, elite and NGOs offering didactic materials to learners to facilitate the stress-free return to school.</div><div><br></div><div>Also to the credit of the President’s directives, more persons have returned to their communities and life is becoming livable again in these once separatist-invaded communities.</div><div>Today, a look back at how far President Paul Biya has gone in ensuring peace returns to the North West and South West Regions shows a plethora of attractive actions. </div><div><br></div><div>The record shows in addition to the momentum in rebuilding the two regions revival in community life; adjustments at the National School of Administration and Magistracy, ENAM in favour of Anglophones; Special Status for the North West and South West Regions; special orders for increased transfer of resources to local councils; continuous assistance to Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs; improvement in the bilingualism experience of Cameroon; creation of the House of Chiefs; the coming of the Regional Assemblies; setting up of the Office of Public Independent Conciliator, PIC, for the North West and South West among others.</div><div><br></div><div>Conclusively, achieving success in a reconstruction project many had written off and the general outcome of his actions, many have stated that, President Paul Biya is not only a father to Cameroonians but a national hero in managing challenging situations.</div><div><br></div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-58758866989182639432024-01-02T03:59:00.000-08:002024-01-02T03:59:39.183-08:002024 New Year's Message: Meta Clan Head appreciates Development Stakeholders, Cautions on need to Preserve Tradition <div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8rFwzZVB_lyHWpRmpQay0gYZLzX9QhAqAbmfY1VhKRW15Vgr0rW1hbjS0ugfRARXyDBvMDbrOSOkhXSR4H_rWRCLgZkCdNagQZwYVxL7asdxeEwio_A65EFciFs1-an9RcAivqvWymE/s1600/IMG-20240102-WA0071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8rFwzZVB_lyHWpRmpQay0gYZLzX9QhAqAbmfY1VhKRW15Vgr0rW1hbjS0ugfRARXyDBvMDbrOSOkhXSR4H_rWRCLgZkCdNagQZwYVxL7asdxeEwio_A65EFciFs1-an9RcAivqvWymE/s1600/IMG-20240102-WA0071.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="355" data-original-height="753" width="150" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The Clan Head of Meta, HRM Fon T. T. Tabi Teghencha X of Zang-Tabi, has in his 2023 end-of-year message, saluted the efforts of some sons and daughters of Meta who are making a difference in their various fields of work, as well as in development initiatives that are meant to better the lives of their kinsmen and women.</div><div><br></div><div>The Fon in his New Year message, also called on Meta Fons to return to their palaces. He frowned at the disturbing trend where some Fons appoint spokespersons to attack their colleague Fons on social media. He also called on Meta indigenes to always stick to historical facts, and avoid the twisting of the history of the Meta people which is often done to suit personal and selfish interests.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBmBfxRyuzaXAimgjQ1hvCr0Kt8WWT075j1szchBVvMGAttR9iW-P3PQhOCkTBzkaES06uqb8PgC_w99_u33zKqr0pOJ8lcmuAZu8zjcPcD-97Di-w5aP8BMSAqjnzeePxDkbWNQLIoY/s1600/1000482352.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBmBfxRyuzaXAimgjQ1hvCr0Kt8WWT075j1szchBVvMGAttR9iW-P3PQhOCkTBzkaES06uqb8PgC_w99_u33zKqr0pOJ8lcmuAZu8zjcPcD-97Di-w5aP8BMSAqjnzeePxDkbWNQLIoY/s1600/1000482352.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="658" data-original-height="809" width="260" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div><b>Read HRM Fon T. T. Tabi Teghencha X’s message to subjects and clansmen and women</b></div><div><br></div><div>HRM FON T. T. TABI TEGHENCHA X OF ZANG-TABI, CLAN HEAD OF META, 2023 END OF YEAR MESSAGE.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCV14BbRGen4IsaCaaeMTJVspBKlP8beUVxX04MX7d_3yGXgCcwUvYfg_SrQQ7vT09h9eirZ-8QXhXfesSPNJhX_WAEgiEQkrG1zlMnmFOmTLE7wdT0Ik2G4yDP8Z0B_8BH8mjmhl2dI/s1600/1000482653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCV14BbRGen4IsaCaaeMTJVspBKlP8beUVxX04MX7d_3yGXgCcwUvYfg_SrQQ7vT09h9eirZ-8QXhXfesSPNJhX_WAEgiEQkrG1zlMnmFOmTLE7wdT0Ik2G4yDP8Z0B_8BH8mjmhl2dI/s1600/1000482653.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="686" data-original-height="135" width="320" height="62"></a></div><br></div><div>"<i>Dear Meta Citizens, As 2023 draws to a close, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the Fons of Meta, as well as all Meta citizens at home and abroad, that together, let us be proud of who we are as EnebehTewidikum.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>Let us, also be proud that we all originated from Gunekwo, Zangmbeng of Zang-Tabi and pledge to continue to do our utmost best to narrate the true history of the Meta people.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>It is also a matter of great pride for me that the COVID-19 that hit hard on some of our Meta people at home and abroad in the past few years is now behind us.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>As well, we have seen great health initiatives that are being promoted to help our sons and daughters of Meta land, notably, general health screenings at the Mbengwi District Hospital championed by our own daughter, Minister of Supreme State Audit, EngoTewidikum Acha Rose nee Fomundam, and special screenings on cancer championed by Dr. Agwo Tata of Microhealth Services of Mbengwi in collaboration with Prof. Paul Mobit of Cameroon Oncological Center in Douala. We are following their works closely and we thank them for their sacrifices.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>We are also grateful to the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (PCC) for working hard with all stakeholders to ensure the Acha-Tugi General Hospital is once more operational and with a resident Doctor. Thank you also Dr. Fidelis Nyaah, Secretary of Health of the PCC as well as the Synod Clerk of the PCC Rev. Miki Hans Abia for being part of this great outcome. As a matter of priority, let us work together as one big family to sustain the Acha-Tugi General hospital.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>In the same manner, we cannot also forget Prof. Victor Mbarika, founder of ICT University, who in 2023 was distinguished with the prestigious African Achievers Award, while Hon. Barrister Akere Muna also received the African Union Award, in his role as pioneer Presiding Officer of the Economic Social and Cultural Council of the African Union (ECOSOCC-AU), and our beloved HRH, Prof. Fon Wilfred Mbacham of Funam, who was also appointed as Chair of the Board of Trustee of the Global Malaria Consortium.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>I cannot also forget, to express my gratitude to Barrister Ntumfon Ndangoh Tah Calvin. He did a wonderful job as the chair of the Meta Clan historic visit to the Ngemba Clan Palace in Mankon in April 2023.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>I also wish to recognize and thank all the Meta Elites that carried out fund raising towards the renovations of various palaces as well as financial and other contributions towards the construction of the Tonekwo bridge project spearheaded by MECUDA.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>Additionally, I know too well that, Meta got so many talents and the list of Meta achievers or those championing various causes in our society in the year 2023 is quite long and I pray they will continue to work hard for the betterment of humanity.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>I would also like to congratulate MECUDA and its leadership for exceeding all expectations in the organization of this year’s ADM and AGM. I equally thank the peoples of Ngembo and Tugi for their warm hospitality during these events. As we move forward into 2024, we hope that MECUDA will perform even better and bring the much-needed development to Meta land as well as rally all of our sons and daughters at home and abroad. However, I strongly advise MECUDA to stay away from politics in actions and in words. They should not be saying something and doing the contrary. MECUDA should be seen in all aspects to be apolitical!!</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>Allow me to also use this opportunity to decry the Fulani harassments that have taken place all over the Meta land; particularly, the manheim which happened in Kob village. The Fulanis, being part of the Meta communities must learn to live in peace with us all.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>ACHRM Fon T. T. Tabi Teghencha X of Zang-Tabi,</i></div><div><i>Dear Meta Fons, for how long shall we abandon our respective palaces? Elites, please encourage our Fons to regain their palaces fully and to take the responsibilities bestowed on them by the ancestors.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>Dear Fons of Meta, in these difficult times, many facts about our Meta ancestry are being distorted under our watch. We as custodians of the Meta land, are cautioned not to distort the truths about our rich and beautiful history. It is important to remember that Meta Clan already existed for centuries under a clear traditional leadership structure under my forefathers before the white man came to colonize us. We can always revisit our traditional oaths as Meta Fons, as well as those elites who take the plight to distort our history. They will be dumbfounded for I strongly believe that, our traditional shrines will tell us who is telling the truth and the consequences most often are non-negotiable.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>On another note, it’s unfortunate that, some Fons have also appointed spokesmen to be insulting other Fons and calling them names on social media. The Meta Fons should sanction their citizens or be considered accomplices to the acts of their citizens and representatives. Social media should not be used to insult people and worst still, Fons. The institution of the FON should be respected and given all the honours.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>Dear Meta Citizens, Zang-Tabi is the ancestral root village of over 85% of the villages that make up the Meta Clan and which also make up the whole of Mbengwi Subdivision.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>When the Meta people migrated from Tadkon in the Widikums long time ago, my forefathers moved along with other family groupings led by Teghencha and founded present day Zang-Tabi which incorporates the most dreaded Gunekwo, Zangmbeng Meta acceptable ancestral shrine. Many of the other family groupings settled along with Teghencha in Zang-Tabi and lived harmoniously with Teghencha and his successors till date.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>To be precise, Teghencha settled in Gunekwo up the hills of Zangmbeng, both which are integral parts of present day Zang-Tabi. All of Gunekwo and Zangmbeng is owned by Zang-Tabi Palace. The traditional gateway into Zang-Tabi Palace is found in Zangmbeng farmland. Teghencha and his entire 3 mendig family covers just about 30% of Zang-Tabi making just one quarter out of 8 principal quarters that make up Zang-Tabi village. The rest of the other families from Tadkon covered even till date, the other 70% of Zang-Tabi with Teghencha being their leader.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>To date, most Meta villages are named after historic family settlements in present day Zang-Tabi. For example, Ku, Nyen, Njinibi, Gundom, Kob, Chenam, Ngwokong, Kobenyang, Tuanyang, Njekwo, Chup, Guneku, Nwong in BOME, E-ngang in Mbengwi, etc.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>So we have Teghencha as lineage head of all mendig of the Meta Clan, Tembeng Njoh of all bonjoh and Tetteh Mundam of all the mundams who first settled in Kwojoh and Baat of Zang-Tabi before continuing to present day Tuanyang. Therefore 70% of Zang-Tabi is typically the other Meta family groupings which include: Bogwaniks, Mewum, Mewum Bosa, Menong, Meteng, Bonesig, Bonegob with remnants of the Oshie and Konda families of neighbouring Ngwo Clan, still live in Zang-Tabi. One of the most dreaded archaeological foundation sites in Zang-Tabi is that of present day people of Bossa village in Bali Subdivision. The list is not closed because, family groupings in Bafut, Mankon, Santa Mbei, Baforcho and Mbouda in the West Region still have their roots in present day Zang-Tabi.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>I also want to clarify that, Teghencha had many sons which are not limited to the six sons as have been portrayed on different instances simply because of the emblematic stones at the Zangmbeng ancestral shrine. Teghencha’s first son is of course Fon Mbakwa of Tugi, followed by Fon Fominyen of Nyen village. Other sons include Fon Teghenbi (Forembeng) of Gundom, Fon Fonguh of Ku, Fon Tebo Amunum Teghen of Njekwo, Fon Fominyam of Njinibi, Fon Mbabit of Mbemi, Fon Banung of Chup and Asanga of Njaah; as well as the emblematic son called Fomukwen of Kwen in present day Funam village. These sons in-turned gave birth to their own children who have become traditional rulers in Meta today. Most conspicuous of all Teghencha’s grandchildren are two Second Class Fondoms: Njokem of Mbengwi and Fomuki of Guneku villages respectively.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>To date, and in Gunekwo, Zangmbeng of Zang-Tabi, these truths about who we are, are found at the only Meta acceptable ancestral shrine with immortalized stones representing Teghencha and some of his sons, which meets the 7-figure spirit-setting traditional principle. Details of why some sons have emblematic stones at the ancestral shrine in Gunekwo, Zangmbeng, Zang-Tabi while others don’t have is a reserve of the Kwifor to Teghencha’s Dynasty.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>On a different note, unlike it was propagated on social media, I was reported to the Gendarmerie Company in Mbengwi by Fon Mbakwa of Tugi and the matter is currently at the level of an examining Magistrate of the Mbengwi High Court. He sued me instead of coming over to Zang-Tabi for a conversation with his father as he had done severally before. It is therefore needless for Meta citizens to be commenting on it publicly because no one wants to be dragged into a legal matter.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>In 2017, due to the same issue with Njaah, both parties officially made acknowledgements in the presence of the Fon of Nyen and the oldest Fon on the throne in Meta Clan, Fon Azah of Ngwokong village together with the Mbengwi State Counsel as well as in the presence of then SDO of Momo, the fact that I was their father. Ensuing the Mbengwi Legal Department officially handed their matter to Zang-Tabi Palace for resolution in the traditional way. I held series of meetings with both parties and ended up with an enlarged family reconciliatory meeting with far reaching resolutions at the end. The 4 Legal Department and the Administration were provided with the minutes as expected. Hon Edena was my spokesperson. I just wish to emphasize here that, in those days of our forefathers,Tugi and Njaah left Zang-Tabi at different times, migrated differently and settled in their current respective locations and are both my sons. However, the situation ends up again in the hands of the administration, Tugi and Njaah are brothers and they must live in peace as it was in the past. No party should assimilate the other. And for those who are making comparison between Njaah and Fringyeng in Guneku or Nkwen in Funam village and other areas in Meta Clan who will want to use Njaah as an example to fight for their own autonomy have missed it all.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>Let me also repeat! The Clan Head does not create villages nor does he appoints new traditional rulers. He only enthrones after official consultations and authorizations come from the government. By the time those promoting hatred between the two communities will get to listen to both sides of the stories, then logical thinking and acceptance will prevail. In Njaah, everything was done with the blessings of the Administration contrary to what some spoilers are saying. I’m taking time to provide these details, because, I do not want that our youths should be misled. Our history does not have to be distorted simply because we have political ambitions. My hope as father is that let the position of the State prevails so that justice will permit things to fall in place correctly in 2024.</i></div><div><br></div><div><i>ACHRM Fon T. T. Tabi Teghencha X of Zang-Tabi,</i></div><div><i>Dear Meta citizens, I’m a Fon that is deeply rooted in Meta traditions, and I’m not doing anything extraordinary or out of the Meta norms in fulfilling my traditional duties as Clan Head even when I am pushed to the wall with all sorts of falsehood. In recent years, the social media landscape has seen individuals exploiting and distorting historical and ancestral truths for personal reasons. That is why these individuals will try to give a false picture of the place they call “Zangmbeng” and Zang-Tabi as though these are separate villages, just to confuse Meta young minds and promote anarchy in all its forms.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>With regards to MEFU, my predecessor or I have never sought to be a MEFU President since its inception, and will never do so, but will continue to play the advisory role of the traditional father. MEFU has now become a political organization instead of being apolitical. Its various leadership including the present one has been posturing for a long time now thinking, they will use MEFU to distort the history of Meta for their political ambitions. I’m closely monitoring MEFU activities and will put a check to any of the over zealousness that is not enshrined in MEFU by-laws or customs and tradition of Meta. Let it be very clear, MEFU has no jurisdiction over Tugi and Njaah and cannot take the place of a Meta Customary Court.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>Once more, MEFU is not a Meta Customary Court and will never be one with the current dispensation. All cardinal family issues should be settled along family lineages in the way it was done in the past. For example, any issue concerning Funam (Bonjoh) should be first shared with Kai Palace. If such an issue is more than Kai, Kai will know the next palace to consult for resolution. If there is an issue in Barakwe, Barakwe (mendig) should seek Njinibi first and if it above Njinibi, Njinibi will know who to consult for resolution. Njindom reports to Mbemi, ZangTembeng reports to Nyen, and so on.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>In 2024, my wish is that, the Kwifors and the traditional institutions of Zang-Tabi will develop a plan to bring together all the Fons of Meta, to reconcile one another, perform traditional rites and to bless the land and its people to prosper.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>Finally, the year 2023 was hard on farmers, including those in the animal husbandry sector due to the African swine fever that swept away most of our pigs. We pray the year 2024 will be a better year for all, including those that are not farmers.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>Let us continue to stay close to our ancestors and to look up to the Almighty God for a better year 2024".</i></div><div><br></div><div>Happy New Year 2024!</div><div><br></div><div>Fon TT Tabi Tengencha X</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghLP4rJdCbtCRFd9AMpjIHHoo4bjnpNIoc1QyV9AB01w-0M6lhcOWZCcJ5VpF2ykwQoLMfwarO6FOfkqrI9pbQhX6Dgo28TkIw0e8X9jfdeqi903tTph_gjFL-6ohMKRYpnoqz86YxIqw/s1600/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-02-at-11.54.00-AM.jpeg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghLP4rJdCbtCRFd9AMpjIHHoo4bjnpNIoc1QyV9AB01w-0M6lhcOWZCcJ5VpF2ykwQoLMfwarO6FOfkqrI9pbQhX6Dgo28TkIw0e8X9jfdeqi903tTph_gjFL-6ohMKRYpnoqz86YxIqw/s1600/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-02-at-11.54.00-AM.jpeg.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="701" data-original-height="202" width="320" height="92"></a></div><br></div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-27456302898920512022023-12-28T04:09:00.005-08:002023-12-28T04:09:47.626-08:00North West Region: CNYC Presents 2023 Annual Report, Adopts 8.40 Million as budget for 2024 <div>... <i><b>Detailed by Pechuqui Laurata</b></i></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgmHNrAhN-keFAebhVgN-SKA7Fbr_xOOK9K7TCbWimwP9Led2AURxinLP0CWBpCi1cekJhD8WBPQt3vgjjdXiGBbtpnEdcEMf_421dcr0OzQGAh3ynkJ-8rG5P3nHPZpVTq_0MjVGSRg0/s1600/IMG-20231228-WA0120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgmHNrAhN-keFAebhVgN-SKA7Fbr_xOOK9K7TCbWimwP9Led2AURxinLP0CWBpCi1cekJhD8WBPQt3vgjjdXiGBbtpnEdcEMf_421dcr0OzQGAh3ynkJ-8rG5P3nHPZpVTq_0MjVGSRg0/s1600/IMG-20231228-WA0120.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="810" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>The Cameroon National Youth Council North West Regional Bureau have on Tuesday 27th December 2023, in the Regions Regional Assembly Auditorium in Bamenda presented highlights of the activities carried out in 2023. This was in a session to adopt it's budget for 2024 which totalled 840 million CFA and assessed it’s activities carried in 2023.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj57a7QNufb7F6hzBvoDO9JZSP245qFyEcqNipW_i3ksBFtYGwEqp1LdXp7jG2yK6zMSLWoJ3phpcjJtzajzgFOIV3sXbTv-uEvirVTYpRdNmfu0xuIXV5_Mt1wKi3kl_RyJxd7p9ekW6k/s1600/1000468937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj57a7QNufb7F6hzBvoDO9JZSP245qFyEcqNipW_i3ksBFtYGwEqp1LdXp7jG2yK6zMSLWoJ3phpcjJtzajzgFOIV3sXbTv-uEvirVTYpRdNmfu0xuIXV5_Mt1wKi3kl_RyJxd7p9ekW6k/s1600/1000468937.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="810" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>The budget of 840 million CFA francs was approved by CNYC North West Bureau members, divisional presidents, and junior lawmakers, among others.</div><div><br></div><div>The CNYC North West Bureau, in partnership with its divisional presidents, intervened in the educational sector by awarding 80 scholarships to students, particularly those enrolled in universities. </div><div><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6wS3wFZtGl1xONaK-4NWMIvmV1v9xRrziD1YcgZr6X9hs_aWzRw5ZyaecXisN7MBWBASKYhkOX4AOnfIrlmu6JU-MwQ6JlcHKdnldXjdni-yAwas9F1owN7HZe8eGzsRm56nwJcd1Mw/s1600/IMG-20231228-WA0119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6wS3wFZtGl1xONaK-4NWMIvmV1v9xRrziD1YcgZr6X9hs_aWzRw5ZyaecXisN7MBWBASKYhkOX4AOnfIrlmu6JU-MwQ6JlcHKdnldXjdni-yAwas9F1owN7HZe8eGzsRm56nwJcd1Mw/s1600/IMG-20231228-WA0119.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="810" width="320" height="240"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigaY-QXa5WgLzHK1Fu0clH81BR-BGptNC7gxqirFejCl7mkR1y_UQw1Y1WXsdkzIA-IkDpXGm6jqq_947vJhRe2g1YvbuuvUG7ako0m3Cbeblkb3xPcLO1eL7URQ8yW-SycGLl0n6jikA/s1600/IMG-20231228-WA0121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigaY-QXa5WgLzHK1Fu0clH81BR-BGptNC7gxqirFejCl7mkR1y_UQw1Y1WXsdkzIA-IkDpXGm6jqq_947vJhRe2g1YvbuuvUG7ako0m3Cbeblkb3xPcLO1eL7URQ8yW-SycGLl0n6jikA/s1600/IMG-20231228-WA0121.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="810" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>They also carried out mentorship programmes, sensitization campaigns on gender-based violence, and menstrual hygiene management, among many other things, according to the annual report of activities presented to the Governor of the North West regions representative, who opened the session, CNYC National president, President of NWR Assembly, members of Civil societies amongst others.</div><div><br></div><div>While noting that young people have great talents that should be fostered, CNYC national President Fadimatou Iyawa Ousmanou emphasised that the session was also an opportunity for her to discuss the way forward with the North West Bureau and to preach peace. </div><div><br></div><div>'It is an innovation for the Cameroon National Youth Council to have such a session in the North West Region. You know young people are characterise with their dynamism their spirit of innovation, their creativity and they have potential talents that we should promote". </div><div><br></div><div>"I came here as the President to be an observer but also a counsellor because CNYC is a structure which is regulated through our rules and regulations but also our status so it is very important for me to listen to the Proposals of the budget of the NW Bureau, be able to advise them on the realistic pathway that we should be taking for the budget of the region to be able to have a way forward but also I came here as National president to keep preaching the message" CNYC national President Fadimatou Iyawa Ousmanou intimated.</div><div><br></div><div>Eighty percent of the budget approved for 2024 would be devoted to youth empowerment, while 20% will be utilised to educate youngsters on civic obligations across the region's seven divisions says Rev. Mekom Samuel, President of the Cameroon National Youth Council North West Regional.</div><div><br></div><div>"The budget that we have come out with is a projection and we believe that when you listen to it keenly you will notice that all the budgetary heads had a nomenclature .we had already spelled out how by the time we realize this budget we are going to spend it for the interest of the youth in the North West region. About 80% of that budget goes directly to empower and establish young persons of the North West region".</div><div><br></div><div>"20% of the budget goes to educating the youth on the love for country and their civic responsibilities" Cameroon National Youth Council North West Regional Rev. Mekom Samuel.</div><div><br></div><div>While the CYNC North West activities carried out in 2023 and those planned for 2024 received compliments, the Bureau was also advised to enhance communication and incorporate health into their future events. Cameroon's National Youth Council was established in 2009 by President Paul Biya. </div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-48734298679327855532023-12-28T04:09:00.002-08:002023-12-28T04:09:27.745-08:00NWR: CNYC Presents 2023 Annual Report, Adopts 8.40 Million as budget for 2024 <div>... <i><b>Detailed by Pechuqui Laurata</b></i></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLp7rSyYJVXqsZCBQ0lmGuWcJFvqGUnPymxVM1DjoUoZ1TGs7Ny4x8sImfwFLjsbpPngY3MwuOVR0_HDXHzKMW_MhxGAkB-n3Xmby07jMO-DiKAnhrMoKxDeFZ2mDc-EBnkxqA7SNye4/s1600/IMG-20231228-WA0120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLp7rSyYJVXqsZCBQ0lmGuWcJFvqGUnPymxVM1DjoUoZ1TGs7Ny4x8sImfwFLjsbpPngY3MwuOVR0_HDXHzKMW_MhxGAkB-n3Xmby07jMO-DiKAnhrMoKxDeFZ2mDc-EBnkxqA7SNye4/s1600/IMG-20231228-WA0120.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="810" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>The Cameroon National Youth Council North West Regional Bureau have on Tuesday 27th December 2023, in the Regions Regional Assembly Auditorium in Bamenda presented highlights of the activities carried out in 2023. This was in a session to adopt it's budget for 2024 which totalled 840 million CFA and assessed it’s activities carried in 2023.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxORBA7Bnj4SihW2agYjExCx7C9QfEnPomyM5Mad8JafBTaWrFEY-qo2S2cQJOebgR2JaCz2PJMDSUdNqB7g5aZbFgtYA5wKuKNTNpyRTF91mNTUOcM0q-FIUbD9cZEBWEvs3_VAMVwCM/s1600/1000468937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxORBA7Bnj4SihW2agYjExCx7C9QfEnPomyM5Mad8JafBTaWrFEY-qo2S2cQJOebgR2JaCz2PJMDSUdNqB7g5aZbFgtYA5wKuKNTNpyRTF91mNTUOcM0q-FIUbD9cZEBWEvs3_VAMVwCM/s1600/1000468937.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="810" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>The budget of 840 million CFA francs was approved by CNYC North West Bureau members, divisional presidents, and junior lawmakers, among others.</div><div><br></div><div>The CNYC North West Bureau, in partnership with its divisional presidents, intervened in the educational sector by awarding 80 scholarships to students, particularly those enrolled in universities. </div><div><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe97-hxQtQfy26picFtYduw8rHKnKCjhe2pf2UzY2UPmWHyOFqNYe4Z1zxD06wnUo4OAE1vS69DADlzwFsrbzdG1mxhyphenhyphenoNeD0DhygEmg6gQq4G_u0EaE_fNxwzvCGLQkamhwP3M0MyQR8/s1600/IMG-20231228-WA0119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe97-hxQtQfy26picFtYduw8rHKnKCjhe2pf2UzY2UPmWHyOFqNYe4Z1zxD06wnUo4OAE1vS69DADlzwFsrbzdG1mxhyphenhyphenoNeD0DhygEmg6gQq4G_u0EaE_fNxwzvCGLQkamhwP3M0MyQR8/s1600/IMG-20231228-WA0119.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="810" width="320" height="240"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_DwO56ds5_cvuhVFOo-jXrnMV0HFzlvme3XNNFshSKHor5CdLwi3FFbkhPaQWrqACq-wjQAXw2-e3kCPmCgtjIq9VFfQQ2cVMv6nZEJtbws6dOKGGfdtMch7_hcUZje2GQhlt0Qxsz0/s1600/IMG-20231228-WA0121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_DwO56ds5_cvuhVFOo-jXrnMV0HFzlvme3XNNFshSKHor5CdLwi3FFbkhPaQWrqACq-wjQAXw2-e3kCPmCgtjIq9VFfQQ2cVMv6nZEJtbws6dOKGGfdtMch7_hcUZje2GQhlt0Qxsz0/s1600/IMG-20231228-WA0121.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="810" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>They also carried out mentorship programmes, sensitization campaigns on gender-based violence, and menstrual hygiene management, among many other things, according to the annual report of activities presented to the Governor of the North West regions representative, who opened the session, CNYC National president, President of NWR Assembly, members of Civil societies amongst others.</div><div><br></div><div>While noting that young people have great talents that should be fostered, CNYC national President Fadimatou Iyawa Ousmanou emphasised that the session was also an opportunity for her to discuss the way forward with the North West Bureau and to preach peace. </div><div><br></div><div>'It is an innovation for the Cameroon National Youth Council to have such a session in the North West Region. You know young people are characterise with their dynamism their spirit of innovation, their creativity and they have potential talents that we should promote". </div><div><br></div><div>"I came here as the President to be an observer but also a counsellor because CNYC is a structure which is regulated through our rules and regulations but also our status so it is very important for me to listen to the Proposals of the budget of the NW Bureau, be able to advise them on the realistic pathway that we should be taking for the budget of the region to be able to have a way forward but also I came here as National president to keep preaching the message" CNYC national President Fadimatou Iyawa Ousmanou intimated.</div><div><br></div><div>Eighty percent of the budget approved for 2024 would be devoted to youth empowerment, while 20% will be utilised to educate youngsters on civic obligations across the region's seven divisions says Rev. Mekom Samuel, President of the Cameroon National Youth Council North West Regional.</div><div><br></div><div>"The budget that we have come out with is a projection and we believe that when you listen to it keenly you will notice that all the budgetary heads had a nomenclature .we had already spelled out how by the time we realize this budget we are going to spend it for the interest of the youth in the North West region. About 80% of that budget goes directly to empower and establish young persons of the North West region".</div><div><br></div><div>"20% of the budget goes to educating the youth on the love for country and their civic responsibilities" Cameroon National Youth Council North West Regional Rev. Mekom Samuel.</div><div><br></div><div>While the CYNC North West activities carried out in 2023 and those planned for 2024 received compliments, the Bureau was also advised to enhance communication and incorporate health into their future events. Cameroon's National Youth Council was established in 2009 by President Paul Biya. </div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-49433079986727529462023-12-12T01:50:00.000-08:002023-12-12T01:50:18.312-08:00International Exhibition for the Promotion of Youth Entrepreneurship (SIPROME-JEUNES): MINJEC reminds youths of their role in SND30<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4FlBMI8mibMhkiBfARPkoMOAZuQQ1DbqUPytCD7FXh3LAQX2CvykZ01cYeCzopLKYuwC18rcnCKf1uitWb5-LBBVRRJ11EMGBuuQjkNmuEO8jBIZKsW2BbcsJ_Q8c8wuyL0aJ57SQ6o/s1600/1000425857.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4FlBMI8mibMhkiBfARPkoMOAZuQQ1DbqUPytCD7FXh3LAQX2CvykZ01cYeCzopLKYuwC18rcnCKf1uitWb5-LBBVRRJ11EMGBuuQjkNmuEO8jBIZKsW2BbcsJ_Q8c8wuyL0aJ57SQ6o/s1600/1000425857.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="486" width="320" height="144"></a></div><br></div></div><div>Minister of Youth and Civic Education, Mounouna Foutsou taken part in the 3rd edition International Exhibition for the promotion of Youth entrepreneurship, reminding them of their roles in achieving the objectives recently articulated in the National Development Strategy for 2030(SND30).</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxeKlPPmkjSjmwvFzr_6JMDRyYJjlf8A45Ko0EjsKVNmYNwHcAOhT150QMqcR80rJFqmFsAByME5M-XhRyAWU9JEGAeVtplHm9UpniiPZVjZqKKfhs47duznsweZ7J043ql5PEmcvBO0Y/s1600/1000425733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxeKlPPmkjSjmwvFzr_6JMDRyYJjlf8A45Ko0EjsKVNmYNwHcAOhT150QMqcR80rJFqmFsAByME5M-XhRyAWU9JEGAeVtplHm9UpniiPZVjZqKKfhs47duznsweZ7J043ql5PEmcvBO0Y/s1600/1000425733.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="486" width="320" height="144"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8DWMCIZ8YpXPJoWwG_6jNd-ltqhkrxUWeeOS3zOUzua1EpQdT4d1I5ubsCZT6-VCLYDMcGgtr9kM4wx82SfodJRvPXZsCDePqUx0nW8IxkOckTNBnXCdfcaMm4ygOP03CUGFfwehcugE/s1600/1000426010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8DWMCIZ8YpXPJoWwG_6jNd-ltqhkrxUWeeOS3zOUzua1EpQdT4d1I5ubsCZT6-VCLYDMcGgtr9kM4wx82SfodJRvPXZsCDePqUx0nW8IxkOckTNBnXCdfcaMm4ygOP03CUGFfwehcugE/s1600/1000426010.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="486" width="320" height="144"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxT5E-jFO0x1YWqGJ_MhoPmWbJJZ0QhyMKJtdv8MDLx3xLFL436-qlaNJickSEwFiZ52pCvTv-9ze-ulBfgOwAQsw0Xelmv4CHeG2gS3YZombOEIArrLUYRLqYbUf377J_75x9GXyG0uI/s1600/1000425717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxT5E-jFO0x1YWqGJ_MhoPmWbJJZ0QhyMKJtdv8MDLx3xLFL436-qlaNJickSEwFiZ52pCvTv-9ze-ulBfgOwAQsw0Xelmv4CHeG2gS3YZombOEIArrLUYRLqYbUf377J_75x9GXyG0uI/s1600/1000425717.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="486" width="320" height="144"></a></div><br></div><div>The event which was also coupled with the commemoration of Youth Connekt Initiative 4th anniversary in Cameroon. Present at the event was the representative of the Prime Minister Head of Government, his Counterparts, the Promotion of Women and the Family-Pr. Marie Thérèse Abena Ondoa, Agriculture and Rural Development Minister-Gabriel Mbaïrobé. </div><div><br></div><div>Youth Connekt Cameroon Program, aligned with the global vision of the “Youth Connekt Africa” initiative, brings together the Government, development partners and the private sector, around the galloping problem of unemployment and low youth participation.</div><div><br></div><div>Two years after its launch in Cameroon, the Joint Government-UN Program, Youth Connekt Cameroon, really took off in 2021, following the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic. </div><div><br></div><div>Notwithstanding this hazard and drawing inspiration from Youth Connekt Africa, the summit of which is held annually, the Ministry of Youth and Civic Education, in collaboration with the Agencies of the United Nations System, the private sector and the leaders of youth organizations youth of the CNJC, organizes each year the Youth Connekt Convention, to commemorate the anniversary of this initiative in our country. This edition coincides with the end of the pilot phase of the Program</div><div><br></div><div>The representative of the City Mayor mentioned that youths constitute the large section of the population of the capital city. ''Our leitmotif is to place particular emphasis on all initiatives that want to improve the condition of young people,'' .</div><div><br></div><div> SIPROME-JEUNES places emphasis on the promotion of entrepreneurship young people. Young people who, according to him, must rely on this show to make themselves known and their products known.</div><div><br></div><div><div>Representative of the United Nations Development Program indicated that as part of the implementation of Youth Connekt, the UNDP acts with the organizations of the Nations to strengthen the mechanisms of socio-professional and economic integration for young people, but also to lead to inter and intragenerational connection while by leaning into the 2030 agenda of Sustainable Development Goals. </div></div><div><span style="font-size: 1.25em;"> </span></div><div> Placed under the high patronage of the Prime Minister, Head of Government, the International Exhibition for the Promotion of Entrepreneurship – Youth (SIPROME Jeunes) is a space for presentation and popularization of the actions and products/services of young Cameroonian entrepreneurs but also a space for young entrepreneurs to connect with each other on the one hand and with models of success on the other.</div><div><br></div><div>Different categories at the innovation show,; General Culture on entrepreneurship, promotion of professions, cultural industry and sports industry. </div><div><br></div><div>The Minister of Youth and Civic Education instructed the establishment of corporate school incubators in these establishments to continue to detect talents.</div><div><br></div><div>SIPROME - Youth was born in response to the inquiry of the President of the Republic of Cameroon, Head of State, H.E PAUL BIYA towards youth and the orientations of SND30 and contributes to the implementation of the national plan of industrialization and multi-sectoral economic development of the country. </div><div><br></div><div>This initiative supported by the Ministry of Youth and Civic Education and organized by the company CULFORE EXPERT, mandated by MINJEC, offers an appropriate framework for highlighting and developing young businesses through tailor-made activities that aim to contribute to the development of young entrepreneurs from the 10 regions and the diaspora.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVDbP1GvpgoY_C8qHTgFUL_I0TEGY7wgnuiqSUHeF0QLjkza5zV-UfCZn_rtXOhn6snPDVyJegzg1dls2fijMWvwdwGHCNjtFj5SfV_vQUntuj-cu01V5ORb8WfPwYOjul3FlZsv2gtI/s1600/1000425703.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVDbP1GvpgoY_C8qHTgFUL_I0TEGY7wgnuiqSUHeF0QLjkza5zV-UfCZn_rtXOhn6snPDVyJegzg1dls2fijMWvwdwGHCNjtFj5SfV_vQUntuj-cu01V5ORb8WfPwYOjul3FlZsv2gtI/s1600/1000425703.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="951" data-original-height="1006" width="302" height="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixgAvrPur48ooHKFKTA1KFyMiA9tUBRBql06NGdN9dSQVNIw79z5nmJvaES8Z5g7bhLDGaBCg0X0LFeKqDCY4gwhu0hBRXi8ONrJFB6-6yi0BrMOrFcn1hqddN4EnL5fy42jFhoB3cpgM/s1600/1000425746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixgAvrPur48ooHKFKTA1KFyMiA9tUBRBql06NGdN9dSQVNIw79z5nmJvaES8Z5g7bhLDGaBCg0X0LFeKqDCY4gwhu0hBRXi8ONrJFB6-6yi0BrMOrFcn1hqddN4EnL5fy42jFhoB3cpgM/s1600/1000425746.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2560" data-original-height="1920" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>These are young people who have particularly stood out for their spirit of initiative and wise use of funding received from government projects and programs. Here their installation</div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>A current theme: the competitiveness of Young businesses</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><br></div><div>The theme chosen as the ideological pillar of the SIPROME Jeunes 3rd edition is "Resilience and competitiveness of young businesses in the era of economic globalization: Challenges and opportunities of the African continental free trade area" and constitutes the declamation of the will of Cameroonian youth to take their share of responsibility in the project of emergence of Cameroon and the economic influence of our flag on the international scene.</div><div><br></div><div> </div><div>The program has enabled: the strengthening of the employability of nearly 5,000 young people, support for the creation and development of 448 youth companies, several of which are currently present at SIPROME-Jeunes. It has recorded 500 peace ambassadors, the involvement of 800 young people in voluntary and community action initiatives as well as raising awareness among 16,400 young people on family and reproductive health.</div><div><br></div><div> </div><div>"In view of these very appreciable results already obtained and the expectations of young people, the extension phase envisaged from 2024 will place particular emphasis on all the entrepreneurial opportunities offered by technological innovation; the promotion of peace, social cohesion and harmonious living together, as well as the mobilization of the channels of connection to the most effective opportunities, including those in favor of the most vulnerable young people".</div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>SIPROME-JEUNES, a tool for building entrepreneurial values among young people</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div>This is one of the strong words of this message which thus emphasizes the objectives of holding this Show which, now in its 3rd edition, makes it possible to strengthen the entrepreneurial capacities of young people but also to present to public opinion my youth achievements. </div><div><br></div><div>"The organization of this exhibition is not only part of the desire of the public authorities to respond more effectively to the problem of the socio-economic integration of young people, but also to contribute to the structural transformation of our economy set in motion by the National Development Strategy 2020-2030 (SND30)".</div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Visit to the Exhibition Stands</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ysJWo0dY4KwURDfkD-bvSUaPQh2mgdJSlriicCIZSv6MmN16VOvE_XBil5B54LA4UlaJv9l0kTWe8mn9dx1mYcoTMMvhZTcS8jgFc3lzuxg-rdhvFFYik_ujpvlmw2_yBv83Lf0dchg/s1600/Screenshot_20231124-140312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ysJWo0dY4KwURDfkD-bvSUaPQh2mgdJSlriicCIZSv6MmN16VOvE_XBil5B54LA4UlaJv9l0kTWe8mn9dx1mYcoTMMvhZTcS8jgFc3lzuxg-rdhvFFYik_ujpvlmw2_yBv83Lf0dchg/s1600/Screenshot_20231124-140312.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="735" width="320" height="217"></a></div><br></div><div>A 2 day Regional Conference held this November in Yaoundé which brought together Women in Media across the board, drawn from different parts of Cameroon to sit at a common platform and share experiences inline with doing work professionally amidst the odds.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQHahffmoohXHLh3b6MgfZGV0dm01IbwA7VLrnU7Xbmd7WTzYMeoHOhZMLtw7o64fZRf4RMOe9OAV1ZxG7WcGmmv_GKjWcBK4r-y9Q20pF4MAJOAqNzc4c_K4kjP31K0exTcSnpZjVbck/s1600/Screenshot_20231124-140439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQHahffmoohXHLh3b6MgfZGV0dm01IbwA7VLrnU7Xbmd7WTzYMeoHOhZMLtw7o64fZRf4RMOe9OAV1ZxG7WcGmmv_GKjWcBK4r-y9Q20pF4MAJOAqNzc4c_K4kjP31K0exTcSnpZjVbck/s1600/Screenshot_20231124-140439.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="768" width="320" height="227"></a></div><br></div><div>They met to discuss under the theme; "Creating Safe and Productive Spaces for Women in Media", an occasion for Women in Media to share professional ethics in journalism, regardless the bullying online and offline, share experiences on how Women in Media can be more productive at their job despite rising conflicts and other challenges especially when working online. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi38G87BOMVl6Qh2fpLQ1el9aGGqDffp5QUeB_cMMCnZxlOordBXLKc62y83D5IuMwqONUAnqKbC81JoeTc03XeqDbKr721NKex1M9amYow3a25p_vmj_beCLx99y771W4IGKa-hMoLKm0/s1600/Screenshot_20231124-140236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi38G87BOMVl6Qh2fpLQ1el9aGGqDffp5QUeB_cMMCnZxlOordBXLKc62y83D5IuMwqONUAnqKbC81JoeTc03XeqDbKr721NKex1M9amYow3a25p_vmj_beCLx99y771W4IGKa-hMoLKm0/s1600/Screenshot_20231124-140236.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="754" width="320" height="223"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>IAWRT's Cameroon Chapter head</b></div><br></div><div>According to Tchonko Becky Bissong, Cameroon Chapter Head - IAWRT remains resilient in the face of diverse conflicts. The association stands for solidarity with media women victims of Conflict. She spoke to Civiclens and was very particular about the role Journalists should play in mainstreaming peace in the society.</div><div><br></div><div>"While we talk about sexual harassment in newsrooms or violence against women in the society, there is alot of violence onlineg..We are going to touch on the role of Journalists in mainstreaming peace in the society".</div><div><br></div><div>"We want to be able to Advocate for government and business persons to invest in filmmaking domain and promote women in media. Lastly we would have a members. </div><div> My hope is not only to recruit more members into IAWRT but that as we are tackling new partners like the UN Women, IAWRT should be able to have a sustainable permanent constant partner that young women would be able to benefit from scholarships, grants to do documentaries. This way we would be fulfilled in our profession in whatever domain or arm of the media that we have chosen", Tchonko Becky, IAWRT Cameroon.</div><div><br></div><div>Amongst other objectives, Women in Media are expected to be apt in detecting different forms of violence targeting women in general and media women in particular, sensitize media women on their role to counter hatespeech by practicing peace Journalism, build their capacities to optimize production, arm them with defense mechanism against sexual harassment which jeopardizes their safety, providing them with safety tips when reporting in context of conflict and setting up safe spaces through which Women in Media can practice and excel. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnr0ekGxw_6jQsdyH1H6PPnuxYl9cGB04XuLCx8QT5axz_O871hdkZunx3vUNoHlLAzqLkCWDKk1hrVuaLMMywcxAZ_ANSKYienzJUOgIxeEpFFZmqlyQU-BMiaATgEBat0Z4L9Ol4y3Y/s1600/Screenshot_20231124-140216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnr0ekGxw_6jQsdyH1H6PPnuxYl9cGB04XuLCx8QT5axz_O871hdkZunx3vUNoHlLAzqLkCWDKk1hrVuaLMMywcxAZ_ANSKYienzJUOgIxeEpFFZmqlyQU-BMiaATgEBat0Z4L9Ol4y3Y/s1600/Screenshot_20231124-140216.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="798" width="320" height="236"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>UN Women Representative </b></div><br></div><div>UN Women is who is strategic partner to ensure that the rights of women are protected and promoted, explained that the workshop was timely as Women in Media remain prone, vulnerable to attacks online and offline. </div><div><br></div><div>"The activity of this morning with IAWRT is for us to be strategic because we all know the number of challenges that women are facing in the Media. Some of them are related to the position of women in the media, in terms of decision making, other issues are related to the treatment of women within the media, others are related to the harassment and Gender Based violence that women are facing in the media environment". </div><div><br></div><div>"For all these reasons UN Women at the global and national levels have Committed itself to supporting the Media. This activity is key in terms of advocacy, in terms of awareness raising, bringing all women actors round the table to talk about these issues and to make recommendations to see how to better face these challenges. To come up with a form of response mechanism, in order to see how to bring all actors like government to make sure that the issues are well addressed", Representative, UN Women. </div><div><br></div><div>IAWRT was founded in 1951, the world 's oldest organization for female journalists and media researchers it's now a global network, grown with chapters in 14 countries with more than 400 members, with mission to achieve gender equality by strengthening initiatives towards ensuring that women's views and values are an integral part of the media. </div><div><br></div><div>Michelle Ferrier is IAWRT's International President, she ans other members from other continents, shared knowledge and experience via zoom during the training, as a way on empowering Cameroon Women in Media. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-1716344995857822482023-11-24T00:16:00.002-08:002023-11-24T00:16:38.361-08:00Prematurity Awareness: UNICEF fronts Digital Health Campaign, educates on risk factors <div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQs_Bmx-NRzVUyvBzoT_sbCSiY1qAK8_2LdZyG-q5rxEH6z8EtlOUqFWblws5tpHm6Swl-I879RisHq5RWkr15GSKPRiO9g8VNTyHauiW5goQoy5jBe6VWAYc7FcUbA3Mm6vQCnZgxqD4/s1600/1000378840.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQs_Bmx-NRzVUyvBzoT_sbCSiY1qAK8_2LdZyG-q5rxEH6z8EtlOUqFWblws5tpHm6Swl-I879RisHq5RWkr15GSKPRiO9g8VNTyHauiW5goQoy5jBe6VWAYc7FcUbA3Mm6vQCnZgxqD4/s1600/1000378840.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="851" data-original-height="900" width="302" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>UNICEF has from November 10th 2023 given an opportunity for web influencers, digital actors to educate society about the factors that lead to premature birth.</div><div><br></div><div>This action of theirs is in support of the State through the Ministry of Public Health, is striving to reduce deaths caused by prematurity in Cameroon. Initiatives such as increased awareness, improved access to pre- and postnatal care, medical training and strengthening health infrastructure are being put in place to prevent premature births and ensure effective interventions when needed.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Every November for the past 20 years, we've been raising awareness of preterm birth for the thousands of families who are affected.</div><div><br></div><div>The World Health Organization has data that has shown that newborn die from complications related to prematurity every forty seconds worldwide. The celebration of World Prematurity Day is therefore an opportunity to educate populations about this public health problem.</div><div><br></div><div>Babies born before 37 weeks are premature. A premature birth is more likely to happen when a mother has a health problem — like diabetes — or does harmful things during her pregnancy, like smoke or drink. If she lives with a lot of stress, that also can make her baby be born too early.</div><div><br></div><div>Cameroon faces a high rate of prematurity, which has a direct impact on the infant mortality rate. According to Ministry of Health statistics, prematurity is one of the leading causes of death among children under the age of 5. A significant number of babies are born prematurely each year, and a high percentage of these infants do not survive.</div><div><br></div><div>And in terms of causes and consequences, several factors can contribute to prematurity in Cameroon. These include limited access to quality prenatal care, untreated maternal infections, lack of awareness among pregnant women about the risks of prematurity, malnutrition and precarious socio-economic conditions.</div><div><br></div><div>Prematurity has emotional, financial and social consequences for affected families in Cameroon. The loss of a premature baby can be devastating for parents, while the high costs of necessary medical care can often worsen the economic situation of already vulnerable families.</div><div><br></div><div>Prematurity has emotional, financial and social consequences for affected families in Cameroon. The loss of a premature baby can be devastating for parents, while the high costs of necessary medical care can often worsen the economic situation of already vulnerable families.</div><div><br></div><div>It's important for every pregnant woman to see their doctor early and regularly during pregnancy for prenatal care, to ensure a healthy diet. <br></div><div><span style="font-size: 1.25em;"><br></span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 1.25em;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 1.25em;"> </span></div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-33191925255999822622023-11-10T14:57:00.002-08:002023-11-10T14:57:04.453-08:00International Youth Entrepreneurship Promotion Fair: MINJEC Boss checks temperature of preparations <div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiN4Olgd6kby6rz0MNj-zcRjc3bAd4zh-onOUnrOJwk6bOd-q2cpbNartr4qJwWlYo_ZLqBj1lWxO3FOBAKx96qH8LUG2IPJnLS5IdntUDVcaKh9M8EiLO2E0FE2xZ9MwBP9ncD10wLVI/s1600/1000354142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiN4Olgd6kby6rz0MNj-zcRjc3bAd4zh-onOUnrOJwk6bOd-q2cpbNartr4qJwWlYo_ZLqBj1lWxO3FOBAKx96qH8LUG2IPJnLS5IdntUDVcaKh9M8EiLO2E0FE2xZ9MwBP9ncD10wLVI/s1600/1000354142.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="486" width="320" height="144"></a></div><br></div><div>Associated with the commemoration of the Year 4 of the Youth Connect Cameroon Program and the Organization of the first edition of the National Extracurricular Sports Games, Youth Affairs Minister chaired 2nd preparatory meeting on 10 November 2023 in Yaoundé. </div><div><br></div><div>The International Exhibition for the Promotion of Youth Entrepreneurship is an initiative implemented by the Ministry of Youth and Civic Education to promote the projects of young beneficiaries of government and non-governmental projects and programs.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrIkkl2qaqoqN0doDUMI12VovGT26xmgTr1oD0kNis36cxXZCpWR0DyUcHnztIyo-xN8WFXsblvZOJCRxRS8Y6wQPpFZBQo3BDGXzmOudXrr_BghWOT35GlM1Fg-vQxeVnps6ZnHIjYs/s1600/1000354123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrIkkl2qaqoqN0doDUMI12VovGT26xmgTr1oD0kNis36cxXZCpWR0DyUcHnztIyo-xN8WFXsblvZOJCRxRS8Y6wQPpFZBQo3BDGXzmOudXrr_BghWOT35GlM1Fg-vQxeVnps6ZnHIjYs/s1600/1000354123.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="486" data-original-height="1080" width="144" height="320"></a></div><br></div></div><div>The objective of the meeting was for the Minister of Youth and Civic Education (Minjec), Mounouna Foutsou, to see the progress of his three upcoming events in Yaoundé.</div><div><br></div><div>This is the third edition of the International Youth Entrepreneurship Promotion Fair (Siprome-jeunes), the commemoration of Year 4 of the Youth Connect Cameroon Program and the Organization of the first edition of the National Games of Extracurricular sport. </div><div><br></div><div>Minister Mounouna Foutsou indicated that the theme chosen for this edition is: “resilience and competitiveness of young businesses: challenges and opportunities of the African continental free trade area”. </div><div><br></div><div>Emphasis is therefore placed on the competitiveness of the products and services of the young participants in this show. “It’s about allowing young people from extracurricular structures to express their sporting, artistic and cultural talents,” insisted Minjec. </div><div><br></div><div>“We must keep in mind the imperative need to make Siprome-jeunes a space for promoting the actions and products of young people, a field of opportunities for young entrepreneurs and a framework for appropriation of the youth strategy. "integration of young businesses and the dynamics of free trade", affirmed Minister Mounouna Foutsou.</div><div><br></div><div>The presentation on the progress of the preparations for these different events was made by the Head of Scientific Commission. It appears that this edition will be structured around several very interesting areas which will bring together a set of activities with a view to promoting the entrepreneurial spirit among young people. </div><div><br></div><div>These include the challenges of the enterprising student, challenges on school innovation, miss youth entrepreneurship, the star model section, the Chamber of youth entrepreneurship icons and information and mobilization days for structures of education and teaching on Siprome. </div><div><br></div><div>Regarding the Marketing Commission, several strategies have been implemented to this initiative. Practically speaking, several ambassadors have been chosen to support this project. </div><div><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90Ds8tvF02enQheE_-_X_NOEbYo3lUOuTPPXT1_3gKJyyuCZWsEupHdxHpsgojauBsGnv9IZ-D1C-7YXMToVEa7-Mx8WursaTDJUEQDs32R6SMfTsvd6pl8bzF6JKsUC62b7dRazf-sU/s1600/1000354251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90Ds8tvF02enQheE_-_X_NOEbYo3lUOuTPPXT1_3gKJyyuCZWsEupHdxHpsgojauBsGnv9IZ-D1C-7YXMToVEa7-Mx8WursaTDJUEQDs32R6SMfTsvd6pl8bzF6JKsUC62b7dRazf-sU/s1600/1000354251.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1047" data-original-height="1008" width="320" height="308"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi40eUVkzRARpZm1bA-ORQE4cI47-4aEI5a4I8r0mrTSpcmgNc20YX0vOme9oiYaqpR9B6Ev6uHUzA-vXP8DlXPGeJH6QmW15-F6mG6xyVhHSu_bgg37qaREafOtkYB7aB_e46Mjq6WtW0/s1600/1000354260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi40eUVkzRARpZm1bA-ORQE4cI47-4aEI5a4I8r0mrTSpcmgNc20YX0vOme9oiYaqpR9B6Ev6uHUzA-vXP8DlXPGeJH6QmW15-F6mG6xyVhHSu_bgg37qaREafOtkYB7aB_e46Mjq6WtW0/s1600/1000354260.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="2240" width="144" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>Regarding the National Extracurricular Sports Games, several sporting disciplines have been selected. These include judo, handball, volleyball, football, subject to other additional proposals from the administration.</div><div><br></div><div> <span style="font-size: 1.25em;"> </span></div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-48072248170034055642023-11-10T14:56:00.002-08:002023-11-10T14:56:36.349-08:00International Youth Entrepreneurship Promotion Fair: Youth Affairs Minister checks temperature of preparations <div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8uEfakv5TBRSvwFclFJGRdrLtQlDoBcddac4eJt82oQlzoJVD9ksMJdBuCjZ_QWpd5bLoyMvevre_RopdaLXUdheuZ83tjwT0EiKtAVuln_E1NIQh43qc7Dm4Ss1Djq8VG9VQ-8wXvCc/s1600/1000354142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8uEfakv5TBRSvwFclFJGRdrLtQlDoBcddac4eJt82oQlzoJVD9ksMJdBuCjZ_QWpd5bLoyMvevre_RopdaLXUdheuZ83tjwT0EiKtAVuln_E1NIQh43qc7Dm4Ss1Djq8VG9VQ-8wXvCc/s1600/1000354142.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="486" width="320" height="144"></a></div><br></div><div>Associated with the commemoration of the Year 4 of the Youth Connect Cameroon Program and the Organization of the first edition of the National Extracurricular Sports Games, Youth Affairs Minister chaired 2nd preparatory meeting on 10 November 2023 in Yaoundé. </div><div><br></div><div>The International Exhibition for the Promotion of Youth Entrepreneurship is an initiative implemented by the Ministry of Youth and Civic Education to promote the projects of young beneficiaries of government and non-governmental projects and programs.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDcsA-ED_E2apzgGugEPLnZw7X09C1UyKlsJs0hdHs2_B5OnfvNSilVxlxgjiZgN_rXDrhYQ4FJ0eoecQIgGAUzvgKIAyMRBtDjk8SfMrXPwFYSIOYMRBkCsO5SoT_vH-AYikEtmuALEc/s1600/1000354123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDcsA-ED_E2apzgGugEPLnZw7X09C1UyKlsJs0hdHs2_B5OnfvNSilVxlxgjiZgN_rXDrhYQ4FJ0eoecQIgGAUzvgKIAyMRBtDjk8SfMrXPwFYSIOYMRBkCsO5SoT_vH-AYikEtmuALEc/s1600/1000354123.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="486" data-original-height="1080" width="144" height="320"></a></div><br></div></div><div>The objective of the meeting was for the Minister of Youth and Civic Education (Minjec), Mounouna Foutsou, to see the progress of his three upcoming events in Yaoundé.</div><div><br></div><div>This is the third edition of the International Youth Entrepreneurship Promotion Fair (Siprome-jeunes), the commemoration of Year 4 of the Youth Connect Cameroon Program and the Organization of the first edition of the National Games of Extracurricular sport. </div><div><br></div><div>Minister Mounouna Foutsou indicated that the theme chosen for this edition is: “resilience and competitiveness of young businesses: challenges and opportunities of the African continental free trade area”. </div><div><br></div><div>Emphasis is therefore placed on the competitiveness of the products and services of the young participants in this show. “It’s about allowing young people from extracurricular structures to express their sporting, artistic and cultural talents,” insisted Minjec. </div><div><br></div><div>“We must keep in mind the imperative need to make Siprome-jeunes a space for promoting the actions and products of young people, a field of opportunities for young entrepreneurs and a framework for appropriation of the youth strategy. "integration of young businesses and the dynamics of free trade", affirmed Minister Mounouna Foutsou.</div><div><br></div><div>The presentation on the progress of the preparations for these different events was made by the Head of Scientific Commission. It appears that this edition will be structured around several very interesting areas which will bring together a set of activities with a view to promoting the entrepreneurial spirit among young people. </div><div><br></div><div>These include the challenges of the enterprising student, challenges on school innovation, miss youth entrepreneurship, the star model section, the Chamber of youth entrepreneurship icons and information and mobilization days for structures of education and teaching on Siprome. </div><div><br></div><div>Regarding the Marketing Commission, several strategies have been implemented to this initiative. Practically speaking, several ambassadors have been chosen to support this project. </div><div><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNB0sKrBD2bbT5VMT-gwZFWuvbpXSzXP2yvyaMzDEC0BD5Pzb23dpY_kGKbF2YYprtQ55vZSebr0M-WzJu_Flr0lFb3mvvSaY6Bl4XVUNr472lTMzlRjDOKji-xAjlHHEPhTvwUXhY5Wo/s1600/1000354251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNB0sKrBD2bbT5VMT-gwZFWuvbpXSzXP2yvyaMzDEC0BD5Pzb23dpY_kGKbF2YYprtQ55vZSebr0M-WzJu_Flr0lFb3mvvSaY6Bl4XVUNr472lTMzlRjDOKji-xAjlHHEPhTvwUXhY5Wo/s1600/1000354251.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1047" data-original-height="1008" width="320" height="308"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5H-J5LlbzLv9xE0n5c05HD5WhFaVODNGE1dFOOJPod1c50cV5jKO1HSOBTiY51prWHvAojlxgC02EBKagaHLL5Afmeyh9hgpFMZwkRh7utFCjvTY9uKyBYDGwSWB8xPZ73u7gysyCmE/s1600/1000354260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5H-J5LlbzLv9xE0n5c05HD5WhFaVODNGE1dFOOJPod1c50cV5jKO1HSOBTiY51prWHvAojlxgC02EBKagaHLL5Afmeyh9hgpFMZwkRh7utFCjvTY9uKyBYDGwSWB8xPZ73u7gysyCmE/s1600/1000354260.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="2240" width="144" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>Regarding the National Extracurricular Sports Games, several sporting disciplines have been selected. These include judo, handball, volleyball, football, subject to other additional proposals from the administration.</div><div><br></div><div> <span style="font-size: 1.25em;"> </span></div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-41935414294729996882023-11-10T14:34:00.000-08:002023-11-10T14:38:44.229-08:00Health: Educating the masses on hygienic measures, prevent Cholera outbreak <div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ksJ37UUY3KEWVeS1lZTfp7QGUNAJr5Yl7xAeV8X9-D0-v5FlTSWN6MRub1pBxvjsiV2RmIxaCt6IQeFPaK9jEHhBXkxlDJaA35s04bwvY7Om53FJZG-v8LveBE2m_-AKLDPP-2C-iCI/s1600/1000355138.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ksJ37UUY3KEWVeS1lZTfp7QGUNAJr5Yl7xAeV8X9-D0-v5FlTSWN6MRub1pBxvjsiV2RmIxaCt6IQeFPaK9jEHhBXkxlDJaA35s04bwvY7Om53FJZG-v8LveBE2m_-AKLDPP-2C-iCI/s1600/1000355138.png" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="677" width="320" height="200"></a></div><br></div>Cholera is a bacterial disease causing severe diarrhoea and dehydration, usually spread in water. Cholera is fatal, can kill if not treated when discovered. Online campaigns have been going on to educate people on the need to keep their environment healthy in order to prevent cholera outbreak. <div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwdkMubOqfKM6aGuYHMWMT7qdJjws6pqkU0NSo7-9yuqpo025b8-F2VpTzjUGZLeXrfbCIp-u7Vrav1-qL4jTPCaajAXSWQfRGuOO984HONVvJpFiELV8Kg3ll6a1SBCT_521avVHHmOk/s1600/1000355140.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwdkMubOqfKM6aGuYHMWMT7qdJjws6pqkU0NSo7-9yuqpo025b8-F2VpTzjUGZLeXrfbCIp-u7Vrav1-qL4jTPCaajAXSWQfRGuOO984HONVvJpFiELV8Kg3ll6a1SBCT_521avVHHmOk/s1600/1000355140.png" border="0" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="540" width="320" height="180"></a></div><br></div><div>In order to reduce the risk of getting cholera in areas where cholera is spreading: it's important for people to </div><div>drink and use safe water;</div><div>Wash your hands often with soap and clean water, use clean toilets, cook food properly. This way the risk of contacting the cholera virus will be limited. </div><div><br></div><div>With the use of carefully designed message, visuals have been produced and used to explain ways on how to fight Cholera, an acute diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with Vibrio cholerae bacteria. People can get sick when they swallow food or water contaminated with cholera bacteria.</div><div><br></div><div> The infection is often mild or without symptoms, but can sometimes be severe and life-threatening. Once someone discovers that he or she is infected, it is important to visit a nearby hospital or health district in the area. </div><div><br></div><div>Oral or intravenous hydration is the primary treatment for cholera. In conjunction with hydration, treatment with antibiotics is recommended for severely ill patients. It is also recommended for patients who have severe or some dehydration and continue to pass a large volume of stool during rehydration treatment.</div><div><br></div><div>The cholera bacteria is passed through feces. It is spread by eating or drinking food or water contaminated by the feces of an infected person.</div><div><br></div><div> This occurs more often in underdeveloped countries lacking proper water supplies and sewage disposal.</div><div><span style="font-size: 1.25em;"> </span></div><div>Some symptoms that tell that some has contacted cholera; profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting, thirst, leg cramps, restlessness.</div><div><br></div><div>Cholera is a bacterial infection of the intestines. The good news is, cholera is easy to treat if it's caught early. People who have mild to moderate cases usually get better within a week. Even people with severe cases of cholera recover fully in a week or so if they get medical care.</div><div><br></div><div>Between 13 June 2022 and 12 June 2023, 19,087 cholera cases were reported across the country, with 1,880 confirmed cases and 450 recorded deaths (meaning a 2.4% fatality rate) (CCOUSP)</div><div><br></div><div>According to the Public Health Emergency Operations Coordination Center, Cameroon has been experiencing a cholera outbreak since October 2021 .</div><div><br></div><div> Although the number of reported cases was relatively low between late November 2022 and March 2023, there has been a significant increase since 27 March, particularly in Centre region, making it the new epicentre of the epidemic. </div><div><br></div><div>The epidemic has since mostly affected Centre, Littoral, South, and West regions, with new cases reported in 29 out of 58 districts countrywide. East region declared one confirmed case on 1 May. </div><div><br></div><div>The cholera outbreak coincides with a crisis in the health system in Cameroon, after health workers went on strike in early June 2023 because here is also a global cholera vaccine shortage crisis affecting the country, limiting the response in the short term (Gavi 05/06/2023).</div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-78649986053836193092023-11-10T06:36:00.002-08:002023-11-10T10:11:46.188-08:00Vessels For Development - V4Dev implements Inclusive IRHI project, a Reproductive Health Initiative for women and girls with disabilities<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv2vFi9Eo4hPATfm-rcjaZ7FROIK9nlCwxnRoL3PDj7KqCkv0BjuYN8E5ocBlsvU-Z3x1_AQENXgH6xsaGXsi4IcJ7G62fiblpvXQu9FPKF3kNuOZTChDqxmbhTGYQtsXtGB_bsBZOkwc/s1600/1000353460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv2vFi9Eo4hPATfm-rcjaZ7FROIK9nlCwxnRoL3PDj7KqCkv0BjuYN8E5ocBlsvU-Z3x1_AQENXgH6xsaGXsi4IcJ7G62fiblpvXQu9FPKF3kNuOZTChDqxmbhTGYQtsXtGB_bsBZOkwc/s1600/1000353460.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="689" width="320" height="204"></a></div><br></div><div>Ornella de Vinyle Nzouegou CEO of Vessels For Development (V4Dev), a non-profitable organization launching </div><div>IRHI project Inclusive Reproductive Health Initiative, for the inclusion in sexual reproductive health for women and girls with disabilities. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx6LoylSQ2a9BuyCHMGUk_lKDJxa-x2rzPYi9T2lb0oKC2oH6qRL-n5tV6SpXeB0MaetE3ntFUcEsggJypRyXhyphenhyphenTc-QwijMqkq9xz7uaOsZBHbCn2s0oLGuNWDwhe6IacQPWfc43hnxOE/s1600/1000353466.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx6LoylSQ2a9BuyCHMGUk_lKDJxa-x2rzPYi9T2lb0oKC2oH6qRL-n5tV6SpXeB0MaetE3ntFUcEsggJypRyXhyphenhyphenTc-QwijMqkq9xz7uaOsZBHbCn2s0oLGuNWDwhe6IacQPWfc43hnxOE/s1600/1000353466.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="1080" width="213" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>One of the aim of this organization is to promote social economic growth of women / girls and youths in Cameroon precisely, and in Africa globally. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw04BP3k855YlhRC2SRdMOW1uZz3356JQwPoA8kgz0VeYdAPiLKDWHQuvvOWSuylLxlhgeFo-WJ9r9dUAT_fbVpsE0fh41Al6-4A7Awku33cbUm0y9_VD76S2oQzpqU9OhoyFk4r7WPcI/s1600/1000353463.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw04BP3k855YlhRC2SRdMOW1uZz3356JQwPoA8kgz0VeYdAPiLKDWHQuvvOWSuylLxlhgeFo-WJ9r9dUAT_fbVpsE0fh41Al6-4A7Awku33cbUm0y9_VD76S2oQzpqU9OhoyFk4r7WPcI/s1600/1000353463.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="720" width="320" height="213"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVs0twqlXIyBDpmTmahyIRwNIHOfR_HZPuPvUwqSzjQYlxWSBAIJWCtcwYQPiEh_Tqixu3oZfPd713PJWWGC8sn69LDnJsXsgMuzLSoT9afY0X3yA83pfzQMrpO5wEzOn1sNQLQuwbOXQ/s1600/1000353449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVs0twqlXIyBDpmTmahyIRwNIHOfR_HZPuPvUwqSzjQYlxWSBAIJWCtcwYQPiEh_Tqixu3oZfPd713PJWWGC8sn69LDnJsXsgMuzLSoT9afY0X3yA83pfzQMrpO5wEzOn1sNQLQuwbOXQ/s1600/1000353449.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="718" width="320" height="212"></a></div><br></div><div>The project proposed solutions that will promote safe sexual reproductive health be it in medical facilities, be it to access to knowledge, be it in access to proper products and the project.</div><div><br></div><div>Project activities will include; accompanying medical practitioners specifically midwives on disability frame communications for them to be free to go to any institution and be able to consult without any discrimination, without any judgement, feeling comfortable to talk about their needs. </div><div><br></div><div>The project was based on considering the menstrual attracting bracelet for people with different impairment, thinking of how a child with intellectual impairment, a lady with visual impairment has to proceed to count her menstrual cycle so bringing out a true electronic device that will federates different impairments, with cost effective then targeting those in the rural areas.</div><div><br></div><div>The project is being implemented by youths that are living in Cameron. There were four other solutions that were selected through the Accessibility Innovation Challenge, and we were opportune to be one of the five winners in terms of let me say activities, we've organized six school design workshops on the electronic menstrual tracking bracelets. </div><div><br></div><div>"We also contribute to their rights and talking of rights, we work on rights related to sexual reproductive health, with actions based specifically on menstrual hygiene. We have several projects amongst which Menstruaction, Girl’s active, Mama Tech in attached and Inclusive Reproductive Health Initiative (IRHI)", Ornella de Vinyle Nzouegou CEO of Vessels For Development. </div><div><br></div><div>Innovation is a call line of our action, innovation and inclusion in all the projects we do to promote an inclusive world, be it in education, sexual reproductive health questions etc.</div><div><br></div><div>The first project was done, we are entering into phase two, which is the production of physical version of the prototype which have been done and now we have the phase of the testing.</div><div><br></div><div>According to the CEO the project will be of great help young girls know their menstrual cycle, break the trauma and the stigma that are attached to menstruation but also prevent a surprise menstruation that which is the cause of dropout from school for many girls and this will alert them prior to their menstruation in case they even have cramps. </div><div><br></div><div>"This will permit them and their families to take predisposition and maybe through painkillers especially depending on what is more relief for them and permit them to be in school even though they have their menstruations".</div><div>"Not only that, but it can also prevent unwanted pregnancies for older women who are sexually active. One of the reasons of unwanted pregnancy is the lack of mastery of the menstrual cycle". </div><div><br></div><div>The innovation proposed by IRHI project is accompanied by UNFPA be it in Cameroon, UK, USA, Global Disability Initiative Hub and the Global Network of Young Persons with Disabilities. </div><div><br></div><div> </div><div><br></div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-78101651883012125772023-11-10T04:58:00.002-08:002023-11-10T04:58:05.853-08:00Local Steering Committee for the Implementation of UNSCR 1325 within Bamenda II Municipality<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRoixtbEdzgBLKhk6okB3OuRd2y5jFls0e0n04eSV2fU9NHQM5Bh4E7YfeMqNUzVTPezhWD5uobggH2UFZAqVBoKrvyWHato99NMjUibMsWVMhkZcYE3tH8TnYQN7J6cXCtNceQ0e4kbc/s1600/1000351289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRoixtbEdzgBLKhk6okB3OuRd2y5jFls0e0n04eSV2fU9NHQM5Bh4E7YfeMqNUzVTPezhWD5uobggH2UFZAqVBoKrvyWHato99NMjUibMsWVMhkZcYE3tH8TnYQN7J6cXCtNceQ0e4kbc/s1600/1000351289.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1024" data-original-height="768" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>It is the first ever local steering committee for the localization of the UNSCR 1325 within the Bamenda II Municipality. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNJnrILSqGY7Jdr-Ae6kIVQZGNOUf3xRdp77fzIB8NOIErI8T8DUUNGkOEgiOx_iYcG5iFkg4-dRX_uC4WKukr6kPK1Qq3gwBmtlz1tatjI_NTP2agTYlLmwXpI0I0apAezo7BdTvVnA/s1600/1000351328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNJnrILSqGY7Jdr-Ae6kIVQZGNOUf3xRdp77fzIB8NOIErI8T8DUUNGkOEgiOx_iYcG5iFkg4-dRX_uC4WKukr6kPK1Qq3gwBmtlz1tatjI_NTP2agTYlLmwXpI0I0apAezo7BdTvVnA/s1600/1000351328.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="810" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>Poor implementation of the legal provisions for land ownership which is further compounded by sociocultural barriers for women and girls to inherit or own land, was one of the Impediments to Societal Growth considered by the Local Steering Committee as a driver of conflict in their municipality. </div><div><br></div><div>Following the Localization Workshop for the localization of UNSCR1325 which held in September 2023, setting up a local steering committee composed of local experts to drive the process within the municipality was the next step.</div><div><br></div><div>During an institution and induction meeting on 9th of November 2023 organized by Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) and Common Action for Gender Development (COMAGEND), funded by the United States Secretary Office of Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI), the Local Steering committee for Bamenda II Municipality came up with a RoadMap for the localization of UN security council Resolution 1325.</div><div><br></div><div>Featuring on this document were pressing gender issues affecting women and girls within the municipality, actors concerned with the issues as well as conversations on how to resolve the issues. The local steering committee members were guided by the four pillars of the UNSCR 1325 (WPS Agenda), the WPS NAP for Cameroon, the Council Development plan and other existing frameworks.</div><div><br></div><div>These consultations of existing literature for example on the Poor implementation of the provisions of land ownership and sociocultural barriers in land ownership for women and girls provided some interesting data.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTTzadXYEoQTJy3kG5tXE5oqfAGGRHLyaO_0ChOP5TcmtmeX-MxD1DZMFynkF_nxGw70dp5igk_BwWiVn5P0O36h0orZMv6wyRYvfTlMzbeVFwpaHA7ExJjOgY4Po8Tzp9R4wf5vFfHU/s1600/1000351342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTTzadXYEoQTJy3kG5tXE5oqfAGGRHLyaO_0ChOP5TcmtmeX-MxD1DZMFynkF_nxGw70dp5igk_BwWiVn5P0O36h0orZMv6wyRYvfTlMzbeVFwpaHA7ExJjOgY4Po8Tzp9R4wf5vFfHU/s1600/1000351342.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="810" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div> According to the findings of a research on the Procedure of land Titling in Cameroon by NWADO. "Women in Northwest hold only 0.1% of Registered Land". Statistics like this during the discussions of the Local steering Committee members, further justified their choice on what to include in the road map. </div><div><br></div><div>Their deliberations revealed that Land which is a widely used as collateral to obtain loans from Micro Finance institutions is not commonly owned by Women due to Sociocultural barriers. </div><div><br></div><div>Most of these women cannot contract loans to grow their Economic activities. This economic dependence now increases Women’s vulnerability to violence which justifies the ever increasing instances of intimate partner violence and more victims of GBV.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaVvW5AN9TIG3nJlT_iNugiKUpaFZD7Z3Ev9WIZsaewQpKs85LrwDE6z94jFY2viEqRc3qtxT5W80cStKveH_d-5u2nkjXdjQBzvzwNbMDHGxaxajoB80KVFj3hrM6Royk7kYcC7gmz84/s1600/1000351238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaVvW5AN9TIG3nJlT_iNugiKUpaFZD7Z3Ev9WIZsaewQpKs85LrwDE6z94jFY2viEqRc3qtxT5W80cStKveH_d-5u2nkjXdjQBzvzwNbMDHGxaxajoB80KVFj3hrM6Royk7kYcC7gmz84/s1600/1000351238.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="750" data-original-height="1000" width="240" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>Understanding that GNWP’s Localization strategy which is the guiding framework for this process, is a bottom-top approach to the implementation of UNSCR 1325. Speaking with GNWP’ Programs Manager for Africa Mme </div><div>Ruth Abunaw Besong who was Present, she said:</div><div><br></div><div>"One of our aims is to build a network of community focused and community oriented individuals who are keen and very passionate about community development while taking into consideration the important role that women play, so mainstreaming gender effectively within their local policy within their local areas."</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7URAPTzEKpWwuoWftqwoJwoPCFh2kz2ITnfp4YPbXRN0n2zTSeR9h_Qf_i0-H9iZNNhmIwsKCTrfq55r_z6ndIahZ98M33z8Q2kD5aO-JrRher-eGmbCrhJlTEsbpmOf4g6ZgTVFFXlg/s1600/1000351225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7URAPTzEKpWwuoWftqwoJwoPCFh2kz2ITnfp4YPbXRN0n2zTSeR9h_Qf_i0-H9iZNNhmIwsKCTrfq55r_z6ndIahZ98M33z8Q2kD5aO-JrRher-eGmbCrhJlTEsbpmOf4g6ZgTVFFXlg/s1600/1000351225.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1280" data-original-height="853" width="320" height="213"></a></div><br></div><div>This Session which took place at the Bamenda II council premises saw the attendance of Leaders of Women’s Rights Organizations, Traditional Councilors, Religious leaders, Local Authorities and Youth leaders . </div><div>Ndum Charlotte Vice President Cameroon National Youth Council for the North West Region and a Member of the Steering Committee expresses her enthusiasm for the process:</div><div><br></div><div> "I foresee profound benefits for women and young girls. Such a roadmap will offer enhanced access to local decision-making spaces, improve protection from gender-based violence, foster leadership development, promote educational opportunities, and increase economic participation."</div><div><br></div><div>Inhabitants of Bamenda II who have had some knowledge on WPS agenda hope to see it successful within Bamenda II Municipality. </div><div>According to Lum Evi Claire Achem, Programs manager COMAGEND Cameroon:</div><div><br></div><div>"A successful implementation of the WPS agenda within the Bamenda II Municipality would mean, Local actors and community members understand and situate themselves within the WPS agenda as well as design a RoadMap for the implementation of the WPS resolution and its adopted NAP by designing, adopting and implementing Local action plans to address gender issues ."</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Details by Bamenjo Petronilla </b></div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-7069864871950416482023-11-10T04:57:00.002-08:002023-11-10T10:12:11.280-08:00Local Steering Committee for the Implementation of UNSCR 1325 within Bamenda II Municipality<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdyXKRhga-J4P2dFzbeazvMHlpk4XJtJiLozjy2rTa4yF9kWOJe756MoDAILWV1dZF3uE_4fEotzBWLkEd0dqj7_rlCvXsNRHB5je9qjUJ_RJGU8PG2NDW8MU4FAMxM5xp9LNm8L5ZhI/s1600/1000351289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdyXKRhga-J4P2dFzbeazvMHlpk4XJtJiLozjy2rTa4yF9kWOJe756MoDAILWV1dZF3uE_4fEotzBWLkEd0dqj7_rlCvXsNRHB5je9qjUJ_RJGU8PG2NDW8MU4FAMxM5xp9LNm8L5ZhI/s1600/1000351289.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1024" data-original-height="768" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>It is the first ever local steering committee for the localization of the UNSCR 1325 within the Bamenda II Municipality. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8tU89gn-dpEa2Y80QoYb_evRTLcZ4XM37gvpDBmUz7ssMS808yg42HGfU24L1gvt3RFA9njYzhplS2wmCAOxdqkEXWNniPphSyOHr8CI3xx1wGEE30cOCgCSXIbgllhPsxsOAeiXalg/s1600/1000351328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8tU89gn-dpEa2Y80QoYb_evRTLcZ4XM37gvpDBmUz7ssMS808yg42HGfU24L1gvt3RFA9njYzhplS2wmCAOxdqkEXWNniPphSyOHr8CI3xx1wGEE30cOCgCSXIbgllhPsxsOAeiXalg/s1600/1000351328.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="810" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>Poor implementation of the legal provisions for land ownership which is further compounded by sociocultural barriers for women and girls to inherit or own land, was one of the Impediments to Societal Growth considered by the Local Steering Committee as a driver of conflict in their municipality. </div><div><br></div><div>Following the Localization Workshop for the localization of UNSCR1325 which held in September 2023, setting up a local steering committee composed of local experts to drive the process within the municipality was the next step.</div><div><br></div><div>During an institution and induction meeting on 9th of November 2023 organized by Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) and Common Action for Gender Development (COMAGEND), funded by the United States Secretary Office of Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI), the Local Steering committee for Bamenda II Municipality came up with a RoadMap for the localization of UN security council Resolution 1325.</div><div><br></div><div>Featuring on this document were pressing gender issues affecting women and girls within the municipality, actors concerned with the issues as well as conversations on how to resolve the issues. The local steering committee members were guided by the four pillars of the UNSCR 1325 (WPS Agenda), the WPS NAP for Cameroon, the Council Development plan and other existing frameworks.</div><div><br></div><div>These consultations of existing literature for example on the Poor implementation of the provisions of land ownership and sociocultural barriers in land ownership for women and girls provided some interesting data.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHffdPsPHMcbhPQEq8RMJU-t7TvqXOqUpAR23zZl0T1WDfmaNLwUtSxiIC7lNDDXiquF7eSPvL91LoHp0L_gprwswnYpnkNMHkPztVB8N0c6ov3Z4uUauT1MLAGeoedC8bDPPJfDAIsE/s1600/1000351342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHffdPsPHMcbhPQEq8RMJU-t7TvqXOqUpAR23zZl0T1WDfmaNLwUtSxiIC7lNDDXiquF7eSPvL91LoHp0L_gprwswnYpnkNMHkPztVB8N0c6ov3Z4uUauT1MLAGeoedC8bDPPJfDAIsE/s1600/1000351342.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="810" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div> According to the findings of a research on the Procedure of land Titling in Cameroon by NWADO. "Women in Northwest hold only 0.1% of Registered Land". Statistics like this during the discussions of the Local steering Committee members, further justified their choice on what to include in the road map. </div><div><br></div><div>Their deliberations revealed that Land which is a widely used as collateral to obtain loans from Micro Finance institutions is not commonly owned by Women due to Sociocultural barriers. </div><div><br></div><div>Most of these women cannot contract loans to grow their Economic activities. This economic dependence now increases Women’s vulnerability to violence which justifies the ever increasing instances of intimate partner violence and more victims of GBV.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXSNaWvbC6hyXsl3KoeK1LeBSFN7BHir7qA0oRodMwdUMCEvY3Q_o3oU3ISs0YBp5dMuwgTjMQnwykH4IsYxexHCWnVejJKWQLYPzyorejW8LfNh0Vgnvsz1PLr2R8zFUbnqzC6PEXIA/s1600/1000351238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXSNaWvbC6hyXsl3KoeK1LeBSFN7BHir7qA0oRodMwdUMCEvY3Q_o3oU3ISs0YBp5dMuwgTjMQnwykH4IsYxexHCWnVejJKWQLYPzyorejW8LfNh0Vgnvsz1PLr2R8zFUbnqzC6PEXIA/s1600/1000351238.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="750" data-original-height="1000" width="240" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>Understanding that GNWP’s Localization strategy which is the guiding framework for this process, is a bottom-top approach to the implementation of UNSCR 1325. Speaking with GNWP’ Programs Manager for Africa Mme </div><div>Ruth Abunaw Besong who was Present, she said:</div><div><br></div><div>"One of our aims is to build a network of community focused and community oriented individuals who are keen and very passionate about community development while taking into consideration the important role that women play, so mainstreaming gender effectively within their local policy within their local areas."</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbdPBK7Uijp5KqBtawrEgT3EqjO6k-TbKWZ1zl-cFWd2XfS72PTjo8Kk3V60fFdbAVjSamkmhxnOmVJjwNmCj6N_LRQw4aEj7FXYqILJ7SiNGfjMi9eGCc6GOQXGEi0vuUgYKA6G_RTCI/s1600/1000351225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbdPBK7Uijp5KqBtawrEgT3EqjO6k-TbKWZ1zl-cFWd2XfS72PTjo8Kk3V60fFdbAVjSamkmhxnOmVJjwNmCj6N_LRQw4aEj7FXYqILJ7SiNGfjMi9eGCc6GOQXGEi0vuUgYKA6G_RTCI/s1600/1000351225.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1280" data-original-height="853" width="320" height="213"></a></div><br></div><div>This Session which took place at the Bamenda II council premises saw the attendance of Leaders of Women’s Rights Organizations, Traditional Councilors, Religious leaders, Local Authorities and Youth leaders . </div><div>Ndum Charlotte Vice President Cameroon National Youth Council for the North West Region and a Member of the Steering Committee expresses her enthusiasm for the process:</div><div><br></div><div> "I foresee profound benefits for women and young girls. Such a roadmap will offer enhanced access to local decision-making spaces, improve protection from gender-based violence, foster leadership development, promote educational opportunities, and increase economic participation."</div><div><br></div><div>Inhabitants of Bamenda II who have had some knowledge on WPS agenda hope to see it successful within Bamenda II Municipality. </div><div>According to Lum Evi Claire Achem, Programs manager COMAGEND Cameroon:</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGddvEivBe19K_VUKgbxZxiUF9VDUwnhlt2OzA05weLKbn2k_7HiFjvIUq_cBbT3SG0pCGOr3L1sVmw73yLF3Yt0EZ5bTSVLvIAHj-bZ2-nCmzMd7LPisRj6J1Z5lc8C-25QvWWXY7BgA/s1600/1000351222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGddvEivBe19K_VUKgbxZxiUF9VDUwnhlt2OzA05weLKbn2k_7HiFjvIUq_cBbT3SG0pCGOr3L1sVmw73yLF3Yt0EZ5bTSVLvIAHj-bZ2-nCmzMd7LPisRj6J1Z5lc8C-25QvWWXY7BgA/s1600/1000351222.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1024" data-original-height="1280" width="256" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div>"A successful implementation of the WPS agenda within the Bamenda II Municipality would mean, Local actors and community members understand and situate themselves within the WPS agenda as well as design a RoadMap for the implementation of the WPS resolution and its adopted NAP by designing, adopting and implementing Local action plans to address gender issues ."</div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-89456297754465717282023-11-06T07:42:00.000-08:002023-11-06T07:42:02.944-08:00Black Day in Mamfe, Manyu Division - Cameroon<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifd-HheNRuX9tAWWqSoJmKX6JQqpJ0Vz4_x3hyKkxZRZE4GRqqJZfFAITnA-JkuB0Gb9-CxRPPfjYjMEfpOYDIMp-O_9WvMmo5DvfnBwtGUFdE_fJlP8YAUccqV-qmVyGmLhkT375FNfs/s1600/1000342554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifd-HheNRuX9tAWWqSoJmKX6JQqpJ0Vz4_x3hyKkxZRZE4GRqqJZfFAITnA-JkuB0Gb9-CxRPPfjYjMEfpOYDIMp-O_9WvMmo5DvfnBwtGUFdE_fJlP8YAUccqV-qmVyGmLhkT375FNfs/s1600/1000342554.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1000" data-original-height="750" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>Sources close to Civiclens reported that over 30 bodies have been counted in Egbekaw- Mamfe, Manyu Division of the South West Region of Cameroon on 6th November 2023 at around 3am.</div><div><br></div><div> From our sources, the "macabre act" as described by onlookers at the scene of the event, recounted the story to reproters of civiclens that houses had been set ablazed with people inside.</div><div><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSJDITV7CMCxFs-IJO2UqISGFXD7-7AjXvTnt9S-CsoaVN8V2-_KFvRGE8iG16hXhLGMdA29fIslhcoCSe0qUDjykkk4lW2XCNhFW_2CxlulW0inmScLBVbCKQ6_IVo5QGbhcihXi4OHs/s1600/1000342563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSJDITV7CMCxFs-IJO2UqISGFXD7-7AjXvTnt9S-CsoaVN8V2-_KFvRGE8iG16hXhLGMdA29fIslhcoCSe0qUDjykkk4lW2XCNhFW_2CxlulW0inmScLBVbCKQ6_IVo5QGbhcihXi4OHs/s1600/1000342563.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1000" data-original-height="750" width="320" height="240"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7lbJ-QfAJqQav-B197ukDjjd3HYTw3xjPdfruJCqpnkvq68sxJxpjQt4ZH3rV5AyeFK3g-HyBf1JKJJ0UsYYY6ZGwYbT9WDIHq__eBJVEis68AtIiGgQvZfuPcUTzkbKvSWOOKrWqpA/s1600/1000342560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7lbJ-QfAJqQav-B197ukDjjd3HYTw3xjPdfruJCqpnkvq68sxJxpjQt4ZH3rV5AyeFK3g-HyBf1JKJJ0UsYYY6ZGwYbT9WDIHq__eBJVEis68AtIiGgQvZfuPcUTzkbKvSWOOKrWqpA/s1600/1000342560.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1000" data-original-height="750" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>Men, Women, Children were inside these houses; some of whom were shot, others raped and killed and others were victims of the fire, roasted to death. </div><div><br></div><div>At the time of this report, unconfirmed information from inhabitants of the area told the story of seperatists fighters invading the neighborhood after they came to bury one of their own who was killed, an act which they say could be a retaliation. </div><div><br></div><div>The death toll stands at 30 at the time of this report and we had information that some bodies have been deposited at the Mamfe district hospital with the help of the military.</div><div><br></div><div>A good number of people in Mamfe are of the opinion that there could be more bodies.</div><div><br></div><div>"What i saw should be more than that...just few minutes ago we just discovered another corpse burnt in the house. More than 15 houses were burnt with family members inside, while some are in the hospital"...</div><div><br></div><div>According to other videos making rounds on social media, two young girls were raped before being killed and one was due delivery and the babies, children were not spared.</div><div><br></div><div>No group as of the time of this report claimed responsibility for this act, the population in that locality blame ambazonian separatist fighters.</div><div><span style="font-size: 1.25em;"><br></span></div><div>This tragic incident in Mamfe has been described by many as the height of human wickedness.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Photo Credit: Ndeba Peter</b></div><div><br></div><div><i><b>Bamenjo Petronilla follows updates on the story.... <span style="font-size: 1.25em;"> </span></b></i><br></div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-48627200074173333522023-11-06T06:57:00.000-08:002023-11-06T06:57:07.148-08:00Culture in Far North: Youth Affairs Minister celebrates "Tina Sum Dana" with Massa People<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtefcGthLvH_8pPp3xxVdiqTJbrnic6Klv3HOGH_d0MbBBvV4ve0IxyQPw48i0oDczZTU-0oZievhRGWi1RjShZBbFZfEbnMqSH1guABhN7e5yfdvPLkxS_UnfkgxLmSV87fI7Tdb5eZQ/s1600/1000340587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtefcGthLvH_8pPp3xxVdiqTJbrnic6Klv3HOGH_d0MbBBvV4ve0IxyQPw48i0oDczZTU-0oZievhRGWi1RjShZBbFZfEbnMqSH1guABhN7e5yfdvPLkxS_UnfkgxLmSV87fI7Tdb5eZQ/s1600/1000340587.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="486" width="320" height="144"></a></div><br></div><div>The rhythm, sound of Joyful noise, songs, dances, traditional displays could be heard and seen at the arena of event where various activities of the Massa people took place in the prescence of Minister Mounouna Foutsou. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtsAI00ND3PRUeDqdHmpDYgCYUXWl9_eYP8MmojfpbcRE4u3B3ySGXotMhK6ymZst2GAj-h7i9cl8lQMmIGPhcizmwFup6LfarTu2u8KVQCggUOBfdwLeyNpLFGtuCbU4XeF65bB94PtE/s1600/1000340470.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtsAI00ND3PRUeDqdHmpDYgCYUXWl9_eYP8MmojfpbcRE4u3B3ySGXotMhK6ymZst2GAj-h7i9cl8lQMmIGPhcizmwFup6LfarTu2u8KVQCggUOBfdwLeyNpLFGtuCbU4XeF65bB94PtE/s1600/1000340470.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="532" width="320" height="157"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl_m7pYJvVbzy99ANv49720gU95ZwVKamrelzyMPsqHGHkwO6z57A_7PXtp4j5g6lzwjkGOHvqnDJYRhB9RkDFeqwykDnSIQp4e9R4tn6yFlugG-JnranJrjdHwWt1-EePn_euL0TDd-Y/s1600/1000340473.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl_m7pYJvVbzy99ANv49720gU95ZwVKamrelzyMPsqHGHkwO6z57A_7PXtp4j5g6lzwjkGOHvqnDJYRhB9RkDFeqwykDnSIQp4e9R4tn6yFlugG-JnranJrjdHwWt1-EePn_euL0TDd-Y/s1600/1000340473.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="485" width="320" height="143"></a></div><br></div><div>A traditional festival, "Tina Sum Dana" celebrated in the locality of Dana, near Yagoua- capital of the Mayo-Danay was an initiative sponsored by the Minister of Youth and Civic Education (Minjec), Mounouna Foutsou, who's objective is to promote the culture of these people and their rich cultural heritage. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcf5hcXQLF-BT6OnZR8s_1X7csReuymnl2OAaLJ3O5KGUvHNbO9rq4nDJEFhuztVFMsZbbtgumCMGlCknEv9ysMMdtbQTS4dxr9-6asdloyFynj8tAhtEkLV01wqUGg0a8_YyP16N3qY/s1600/1000340191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcf5hcXQLF-BT6OnZR8s_1X7csReuymnl2OAaLJ3O5KGUvHNbO9rq4nDJEFhuztVFMsZbbtgumCMGlCknEv9ysMMdtbQTS4dxr9-6asdloyFynj8tAhtEkLV01wqUGg0a8_YyP16N3qY/s1600/1000340191.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="869" width="320" height="257"></a></div><br></div><div>This event dates back more than 50 years, in the Massa tradition, after the harvest of field products, the period intended for celebrations through dances, folklore and traditional wrestling, allowing the populations of Mayo-Danay to get together and celebrate.</div><div><br></div><div>In the presence of traditional chiefs commonly called the “Moulna”, of the harvest festival called “Tina Sum Dana” in this tribe whose stronghold is the town of Yagoua.</div><div><br></div><div>The Mayor of Yagoua City Council, Pierre Lirawa expressed gratitude for the presence of Minister Mounouna Foutsou, sponsor of this cultural commemoration whose aim is to highlight this ancestral practice. He deacribed MINJEC Boss as a son of the soil, a son of Massa who agreed to sponsor this edition, in a way to revive this traditional practice which is more than 50 years. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyPclwA0zE2HkXh2gtOtWlK-2wSvtrb3zP9vALO9ZL2spr0JVE4PifPcJgMCSl_j_71SsrSYKi1VUL3rvFl2Aq_vnFzOIx8NScNBHfcMcVVbK_qHFcjS7wlzimTv7a1Vb9MP30PL6hUFs/s1600/1000340293.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyPclwA0zE2HkXh2gtOtWlK-2wSvtrb3zP9vALO9ZL2spr0JVE4PifPcJgMCSl_j_71SsrSYKi1VUL3rvFl2Aq_vnFzOIx8NScNBHfcMcVVbK_qHFcjS7wlzimTv7a1Vb9MP30PL6hUFs/s1600/1000340293.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="486" width="320" height="144"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirsHjQ27zauQI9mAIHvTKXe5r-i5nc1VzsxEVEJ2S97NLtRfhI1VKf3OCc038KYSyVvlwZL1mq_mdR5MwAgDgQTIkqjx9QPuKRLUxMJ0et7GCQg4wXhGwIOwVu34Qg5b-Vll8x7QuPpEU/s1600/1000340409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirsHjQ27zauQI9mAIHvTKXe5r-i5nc1VzsxEVEJ2S97NLtRfhI1VKf3OCc038KYSyVvlwZL1mq_mdR5MwAgDgQTIkqjx9QPuKRLUxMJ0et7GCQg4wXhGwIOwVu34Qg5b-Vll8x7QuPpEU/s1600/1000340409.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="540" width="320" height="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3oEQ0lv6b3bun_0uYgD-hs2iDGt486B5xZ9xACpAFEE28aeF8oPinNxHA4Dq2uaLdza-Ss3Cnl0a6vhyphenhyphenJIZRG4D9J4HMq7ASqIhJW5mA_kxztyK5h6joEprZkzP4NRPHdlBHGkyZsa0Y/s1600/1000340303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3oEQ0lv6b3bun_0uYgD-hs2iDGt486B5xZ9xACpAFEE28aeF8oPinNxHA4Dq2uaLdza-Ss3Cnl0a6vhyphenhyphenJIZRG4D9J4HMq7ASqIhJW5mA_kxztyK5h6joEprZkzP4NRPHdlBHGkyZsa0Y/s1600/1000340303.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="1080" data-original-height="486" width="320" height="144"></a></div><br></div><div>Dance groups followed one another, in turn the Gurna, a very well-known traditional dance of the region and the dance group called the “Yeyena girls of Toukou”, whose mission is to popularize the dance Massa with young girls to perpetuate it. </div><div><br></div><div>The “Tina Sum Dana” celebration ritual itself will feature all the valiant Massa sons, led by Mounouna Foutsou, who will perform dance steps to the rhythm of the instruments while going around the courtyard. </div><div><br></div><div>This cultural relaxation will end with the presentation of rewards to the lucky winners of the various competitions by the minister and the various authorities present.</div><div><br></div><div>For this cover, the “Tina Sum Dana” placed emphasis on the activities of dances, struggles but also the promotion of zither players. The latter being guarantors of ancestral musical know-how who use their instrument, the zithers, like griots, to retrace the glorious epic of a people while magnifying the achievements of its great men.</div><div><br></div><div>The ceremony which magnifies the true “Tina Sum Dana”, ended with the celebration ritual led by the Minister. </div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714032389132511243.post-3691515378197726962023-11-02T08:04:00.000-07:002023-11-02T13:07:14.461-07:00"... Every franc must be accounted for", CONSUPE speaking to Mayors in the North-West Region.<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYOV1-PYYIujgcOl8pO_Ks65Mo_IZe1Fo0GfOlLICkz25bJsQjAGsvbjIroXrl9l3hc38_ZGkB5BDbK2DicigM09BGtN22zCFAE4eef9MaccOZPihD9yQYdV57dXjIt6o9LCW8uYuJFts/s1600/1000330087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYOV1-PYYIujgcOl8pO_Ks65Mo_IZe1Fo0GfOlLICkz25bJsQjAGsvbjIroXrl9l3hc38_ZGkB5BDbK2DicigM09BGtN22zCFAE4eef9MaccOZPihD9yQYdV57dXjIt6o9LCW8uYuJFts/s1600/1000330087.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="4064" data-original-height="3048" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div>The Minister Delegate at the Presidency for Supreme State Audit, Mbah Acha Rose née Fomundam and her collaborators are on a working visit in the North West Region, where she chaired a Workshop with Mayors and their deputies, to train them on the Concepts of Irregularity, Mismanagement, Damages and Liabilities in the Management of of a Local Authority.<div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iqtDmw82hTDfsNjJIud39jliF89_cxcrK-7GTa1At-wU_FRrBhkRFJ1c57uUVZKRUBQePQM_baOqw5Gx5cY4UHGim0Jnjx0_39Lq-DnuW80SvJ_vte4Kdtx2TwoUmMhyphenhyphenHIzHlgQJU_I/s1600/1000330082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iqtDmw82hTDfsNjJIud39jliF89_cxcrK-7GTa1At-wU_FRrBhkRFJ1c57uUVZKRUBQePQM_baOqw5Gx5cY4UHGim0Jnjx0_39Lq-DnuW80SvJ_vte4Kdtx2TwoUmMhyphenhyphenHIzHlgQJU_I/s1600/1000330082.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="4064" data-original-height="3048" width="320" height="240"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCq_LwKKewa1enHCk82PzI0J2phKWy6XmdEm8nv7CVrs3YgKbfkkY-mDhxI-och_7_Tyw8Jw8nBtlT-7uo15Re3BwasZmlme3n3L0cIWb9dmunoUApnq-KyWIWwLUZoatyLoR38Mx81tM/s1600/1000330187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCq_LwKKewa1enHCk82PzI0J2phKWy6XmdEm8nv7CVrs3YgKbfkkY-mDhxI-och_7_Tyw8Jw8nBtlT-7uo15Re3BwasZmlme3n3L0cIWb9dmunoUApnq-KyWIWwLUZoatyLoR38Mx81tM/s1600/1000330187.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="4064" data-original-height="3048" width="320" height="240"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-mIvW5Yi-up5Xm95CHn8f1ORqIF3obfsQ2eKU2PCiN8iJ5TAOHJCcLO63nCjYExaiDmku2CaoOmV4EI64HVjVY5CHC7ah6HCDVjDcXUcM-GAQHdzwiKkKMvckb1nIdeVHvBrLbZG8mvU/s1600/1000330077.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-mIvW5Yi-up5Xm95CHn8f1ORqIF3obfsQ2eKU2PCiN8iJ5TAOHJCcLO63nCjYExaiDmku2CaoOmV4EI64HVjVY5CHC7ah6HCDVjDcXUcM-GAQHdzwiKkKMvckb1nIdeVHvBrLbZG8mvU/s1600/1000330077.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="4064" data-original-height="3048" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div>She cautioned Mayors to work hand in hand with their deputies, to ensure that their activities are inline with the Laws enforced. According to the State Authority, Decentralization is a key subject for Government and that it is important to educate the Mayors about the risk involved in the mismanagement of public funds and also the need to work closely with their deputies, who should be given access to visa documents for smooth council functioning. </div></div><div><div><br></div><div>"The training is not only focusing on the Mayors. We've been training across the country, that's our responsibility in the Supreme Audit institution. Especially when we are invited, when the people have need for us. This time we were invited by the Regional Permanent Delegation for the CPDM and for the Northwest Region we thought that we should train our Mayors so that there can be good governance, transparency and accountability".</div><div><br></div><div>"The post of responsibility they hold, is not for themselves but render account to the Citizens because the state wants citizens of Cameroon to benefit from what is giving to them through the councils.</div><div>We have come to let them know that every franc should be accounted, any franc from the government must be accounted for. Decentralization is becoming very important now and how much has been increased by 15% of the public budget", Minister Mbah Acha Rose, Supreme State Audit.</div><div><br></div><div>The privileged dialogue through the training revealed to Mayors what obtains and for those Mayors who decide to be resistant or faulter, may have to face sanctions when audit teams are dispatched. </div><div><br></div><div>"We have come to sensitize because prevention is better than cure. By the time we come again to control, at that time it will nit be prevention, it will be control and defaulters of mismanagement will be brought to book", CONSUPE in Bamenda. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2hxMFa20Ve4mQlwd5F03KlRHJSIOtOM49PHKy7gNHpB_Oryf5OR-02LPqua3bzD9YtFaJrXlFR2GmeytnavSdtrU5enG7UfaYtuAEG-0chIe55w4ZQyKLlWTCHSUAc1wW-36MKKGG8w/s1600/1000330240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2hxMFa20Ve4mQlwd5F03KlRHJSIOtOM49PHKy7gNHpB_Oryf5OR-02LPqua3bzD9YtFaJrXlFR2GmeytnavSdtrU5enG7UfaYtuAEG-0chIe55w4ZQyKLlWTCHSUAc1wW-36MKKGG8w/s1600/1000330240.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="4064" data-original-height="3048" width="320" height="240"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Dr Wamba Alfred is one of the Minister's collaborator. He is the Permanent Secretary of the Budget and Finance Disciplinary board at CONSUPE.</div><div><br></div><div>"This training falls within the framework of one of our major programs which is the reinforcement of capacity of vote holders, authorizing officers. Our intention is to train them so that they don't commit management irregularities. We want them to be good managers, manage according to the laws of the Republic".</div><div><br></div><div>*Management irregularities, I mean doing what is not provided by the law and regulations; for example awarding a contract without passing through the contract board, paying dues above the amount treated by the law. These are just some. They need to respect the laws that govern their management. We are giving our best, training is continuous. They should use the skills and knowledge put at their disposal as they are expected to train their collaborators because knowledge must be trickled down to the personnel of the council".</div><div><br></div><div>CONSUPE ends the 3day working visit on November 2nd 2023, while expecting that no Mayor will fall prey to mismanagement of government funds. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>THE CIVIC LENShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11716380412419332521noreply@blogger.com0