Islamic Bank Cough Out FCFA 21B to Support Reconstruction Plan in the North West and South West Crisis Hit Regions of Cameroon

 

✓PM Dion Ngute Launch Project with Officials and Ministries involved at the Star Building

✓Phase II of the PPRD Project, this time to kick start early 2024 with the Total Financial Support of the Islamic Bank

The Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr Joseph  Dion Ngute has launched the support project of the  Islamic Development Bank, IsDB’s of over 21  billion FCFA  offer for the reconstruction and development of the Northwest and  Southwest regions.

This was upon a request to the said bank on the 8^th of March 2022 following discussions in 2021 that saw materialization this December 2023 with the support join partnership and launching.

The Launching ceremony took place at the Star Building on Monday, December 18. This was in the presence of some top state officials and other development partners.

Addressing the partners, the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute expressed his sincere gratitude to the Islamic Development Bank for buying the vision of the Head of State President Paul Biya and making its contribution to see that the crisis-hit regions are back on the right path.

The support plan has as objectives to;  contribute to a peaceful and inclusive society through the restoration and provision of basic services through reconstructed infrastructure, revitalizing of the local economy, and strengthened social cohesion through increased community engagement, capacity building, training of local stakeholders, and bottom- up citizen participation.

Contribute to a peaceful and inclusive society through reconstruction and rehabilitation of essential infrastructure, revitalization of the local economy, and strengthened social cohesion in and for the people of the North-West and South-west regions of Cameroon.

With the overall objective of, supporting the Government of Cameroon in reconstructing and rehabilitating essential infrastructure, strengthening social cohesion, and revitalizing the local economy in the North-West and South-West Regions.

CCJN to Put up a "ONE STOP SHOP" For Climate Research and Documentation this 2024 under it's three years Strategic Action plan on Climate Resilience

On Board our CLIMATE WAGON of the Week, “Waste is Wealth Part XXIII” as we wrap up 2023, Come Discover the Eight (8) Cardinal Point Agenda of WORLD ECHOES MEDIA GROUP and Cameroon Climate Journalism Network (CCJN) as it’s dedicated team of Climate media actors mobilize resources to put up Cameroon’s first ever “CLIMATE ONE-STOP SHOP” in Bambui, Tubah Sub-Division this 2024 at the Climate Village which will also harbor a 100,000 Capacity tree nursery to subsidize Tree planting and enhance wetland Restoration, a Climate FM and TV opened to all for research and all related findings on nature and Environment, policy making, leadership, advocacy, skill building, consultancy, information communication technology etc.

On Board CCJN Cameroon Climate Journalism Network's “CLIMATE WAGON” Waste is Wealth Part XXII COP28’s Final Statement on CLIMATE, NATURE and PEOPLE

WE, THE UNFCCC COP28 PRESIDENCY, CBD COP15 PRESIDENCY, CHAIRS OF THE UNDERSIGNED PARTNERSHIPS, INITIATIVES AND COALITIONS, AND ENDORSING MEMBER COUNTRIES:

• Recognizing that the growing and projected impacts of climate change critically threaten biodiversity and the billions of livelihoods dependant on high-integrity ecosystems;

• Noting that continued loss and degradation of nature increases climate vulnerability, contributes to significant greenhouse gas emissions, and impedes sustainable development;

• Acknowledging that efforts which promote sustainable land management, drought resilience and ocean health provide cross-cutting benefits to action on climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable development;

• Underscoring that acting on climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation and ocean health in an ambitious, integrated and synergetic manner provides mutually reinforcing benefits for increasing resilience and securing sustainable livelihoods, while reducing negative trade-offs;

• Reaffirming the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement[1], the Chile Madrid Time for Action, the Glasgow Climate Pact, the Sharm el-Sheikh Implementation Plan, the CBD and its Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and noting the UN Environment Assembly Resolution 5/5, UN General Assembly Resolution 76/300;

• Recognizing the value of international, regional and local cooperation, especially in the form of voluntary partnerships, initiatives and coalitions that support governments in the integrated implementation of existing commitments and obligations, including through enhancing resource mobilization, capacity building, and scientific and technical assistance;

In this year of the first Global Stocktake, and on the occasion of convening at COP28 during Nature, Land Use and Ocean Day, we affirm that there is no path to fully achieve the near- and long-term goals of the Paris Agreement or the 2030 goals and targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework without urgently addressing climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation together in a coherent, synergetic and holistic manner, in accordance with the best available science.

In striving to achieve these goals in an integrated manner, we therefore affirm our commitment to strengthen our respective and shared efforts, including through voluntary partnerships, initiatives and coalitions, and in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, to work collaboratively and expeditiously to pursue the following common objectives:

1. Fostering stronger synergies, integration and alignment in the planning and implementation of national climate, biodiversity and land restoration plans and strategies, with specific emphasis on ambition, comprehensiveness and coherence between the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), updated National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), and forthcoming revised National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs), as appropriate/within their respective mandates, and the implementation of a whole-of-government approach that mainstreams coherence, coordination and the efficient use of resources within and between relevant ministries and departments;

2. Scaling of finance and investments for climate and nature from all sources, including domestic budgets, multilateral development banks, multilateral climate and biodiversity funds, bilateral development agencies, private sectors actors, and philanthropic sources, in a synergetic, dedicated and progressive manner that ensures the promotion of co-benefits and efficient use through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem based approaches, and access to finance in an inclusive and equitable manner, including through direct access modalities, in particular for indigenous peoples, local communities, women, girls, and youth, among others;

3. Ensuring the full, equitable, inclusive, and effective representation and participation of indigenous peoples, local communities, women, girls, youth, and other vulnerable communities in the planning and implementation of climate and biodiversity plans and strategies at all levels, in a manner respecting rights, enhancing land tenure security, and utilizing traditional knowledge;

4. Promoting a whole-of-society approach in the synergetic planning and implementation of national climate, biodiversity and land restoration plans and strategies that draws upon and includes the contributions of indigenous peoples, local communities, civil society including women, youth and children, the private sector, financial institutions, academic institutions, and subnational authorities, including through the voluntary actions under the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action and the Sharm El-Sheikh to Kunming and Montreal Action Agenda for Nature and People, and their respective Champions;

5. Encouraging coherence and interoperability across data sources and data collection, metrics and methodologies, and voluntary reporting frameworks for climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable land management efforts, including through collaboration with international, non-governmental and private sector organizations, scientific and academic institutions, and indigenous peoples and local communities.

To assist in the achievement of these aims, we, the chairs of the assembled voluntary partnerships, initiatives and coalitions, commit to work with our respective secretariats (as applicable) and member countries to ensure each partnership, initiative or coalition enhances the coordination of country-focused actions, promotes the sharing of information, knowledge and best practices, and collaborates on capacity building efforts. Doing so will maximize synergies among our actions, avoid the duplication of efforts, and ensure efficient use of our collective resources.

We will meet regularly to demonstrate and review our collective progress under this grouping of voluntary partnerships, initiatives and coalitions, and convene further high-level meetings, with the allowance of additional partnerships, initiatives and coalitions, at future UN Climate Change and UN Biodiversity Conferences.

Signed by;

• Federative Republic of Brazil

Chair of G20 Global Land Initiative steering committee

• Republic of Cabo Verde

Co-lead of SIDS Coalition for Nature

• Canada

Chair of Nature Champions Network

• Republic of Colombia

Co-chair of NBSAP Accelerator Partnership

• Republic of Costa Rica

Co-chair of High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People

• Arab Republic of Egypt

Co-chair of ENACT Partnership

• Republic of France

Co-chair of High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People

• Federal Republic of Germany

Co-chair of NBSAP Accelerator Partnership and ENACT Partnership

• Republic of Rwanda

Co-chair of NDC Partnership

• Independent State of Samoa

Co-lead of SIDS Coalition for Nature

• Republic of Senegal

Co-chair of International Drought Resilience Alliance

• Republic of Seychelles

Co-lead of SIDS Coalition for Nature

• Kingdom of Spain

Co-chair of International Drought Resilience Alliance

• United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Chair of Global Ocean Alliance, co-chair of NDC Partnership and High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People

• United States of America

Co-chair of Forest and Climate Leaders' Partnership

United Nations adds World Cleanup Day to UN International Calendar ***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

 

Tallinn, Estonia, 09 December, 2023

Let’s Do It World (LDIW), the Estonian-based NGO that initiated and led the annual World Cleanup Day civic action, announces that the United Nations have unanimously proclaimed that 20 September will be declared ‘World Cleanup Day’ on the official UN calendar from 2024.

The UN’s International Calendar of Days and Weeks states that such days are “occasions to educate the general public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity.” There are currently 211 events observed in the Calendar, and World Cleanup Day is scheduled to be observed on 20 September each year.

World Cleanup Day is LDIW’s flagship project. Its primary aim is to raise awareness of the global mismanaged waste crisis and act as a catalyst for cross-sector cooperation and education. LDIW targets 5% engagement of the global population, the tipping point needed for lasting societal behavioral change, thus fostering a cooperative mindset society towards a circular economy.

Mr Andre Dzikus, ​Chief of the Urban Basic Services Section at UN-Habitat, spoke at COP28 today during the Estonian Pavilion-hosted panel discussion ‘World Cleanup Day as a Trigger for a Sustainable Change’, observing World Cleanup Day’s ability to effect global, systemic change; “When we have a critical mass of population, when we find that tipping point, a large number of people in a country showing others how to carry out effective waste management, it makes a difference as a social movement.”

Since 2018, World Cleanup Day’s six annual events have engaged almost 91 million people, reaching over 1% of the global population, with participants from 211 countries and territories, which include 95% of the UN’s 193 member states.

LDIW President & Head of Global Network, Heidi Solba, declared, “World Cleanup Day’s addition to the UN Calendar means stronger support from UN countries’ governments, greater visibility and stronger engagement in forthcoming World Cleanup Days.”

According to Solba, “We are witnessing great, impactful actions after each World Cleanup Day. Already we see LDIW and governments collaborating to implement sustainable solutions on the local level.

World Cleanup Day serves as a powerful catalyst, contributing significantly to this growing trend. The expectation now is that governments and multinational organizations increase their commitment to driving the systemic change towards the circular economy that the human race needs,” she emphasized.

The UN’s decision caps off a record-setting 2023 for the LDIW movement, with 198 countries and territories taking part, which includes 90% of UN member states. This year’s participation of 19.1 M volunteers is the highest annual figure since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the second highest in all of World Cleanup Days’ campaigns.

Inclusion in the UN Calendar follows on from July’s receipt of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Award for Mobilization, thus validating the movement’s many years of dedication to creating a waste-free world.

Highlights from 2023’s World Cleanup Day results include Mozambique’s incredible turnout of 3.25 M volunteers (equal to 10% of its entire population) followed by Indonesia’s 2.61 M, India’s 2.45 M, USA’s 2.35 M and Mexico’s 1.98 M. Additionally, in spite of the continued challenges facing Ukraine, their team still engaged almost 283,000 participants, their second highest ever turnout.

Significantly, World Cleanup Day 2023’s results saw the emergence of three notable increasing global trends; participation from young people and students, from local and national government ministers and officials, and the sheer volume of waste collected.

The increase in youth engagement was especially seen in e.g. France (50%) and Mozambique (67%), with World Cleanup Day’s founding nation, Estonia, reporting 92% of their total as young people.

These trends offer encouragement that the vital message for necessary change is being received, with indications from many countries that educational programs are being added to school curricula, as well as other society-driven initiatives towards a circular economy.

“The trend of increasing waste collection amounts only serves to highlight just how much waste we generate each year, which is a much more worrying trend. Whilst we recognize the importance and relevance of cleaning actions, we are not only a cleanup organization, we are primarily an awareness-raising and solutions-delivering one that addresses part of the triple planetary crisis. Waste and pollution contribute significantly to that crisis,” concluded Solba.

The combined results of World Cleanup Day’s actions over the years further consolidate LDIW’s position as the world’s largest civic action movement in human history, with an ever-growing active network that includes almost every nation.

The addition of World Cleanup Day to the UN Calendar will greatly facilitate the overall movement’s continued journey towards addressing the global mismanaged waste crisis, as we strive collectively for a waste-free world.

Spokesperson for Press/TV/Radio queries:

Heidi Solba

President & Head of Global Network

Heidi.solba@ldiw.org

+372 513 4743

Press release forwarded by:

Jim Sharman

Head of Communication

Jim.sharman@ldiw.org

+372 5566 9784

ON BOARD THE CLIMATE WAGON “ Waste is Wealth Part XXI” As COP28 Stock Taking Exercise Wraps Up, the State of the World’s Health Situation takes central stage.

The planet’s health is in danger and does not need only momentary actions but sustainable initiatives and actions. Which is why 117 government agreed to triple renewable energy capacity and to Double Efficiency by 2030, while pledging to cut methane emissions from oil and gas wells by 80%.

“The state of affairs and world situation has made life to be too complex, in the face of such adversaries and complexities only by working the talk and not only talking to talk is the way out” Nations proclaim. Will COP28 Make the difference? Hopes are high, Africa’s Expectations still to well Defined.

ESIMBI Youths Commune with National EXCO

In the ESIMBI Youth’s general come together of Friday 1^st December 2023 playing host at the North West Regional Statistics Hall, youths of the did clan in the North West Region in their usual peace and understanding gathering, chart and mapped out strategies to foster the peace and development of Menchum Division at large.

In the agenda was review of activity reports, reorganization of the branches, counseling and the setting of a development plan for the clan by the youths.

Speakers toke rounds and each took time out to present the executive plan each had for the Division and the wellbeing of the Association.

It’s national President Ihimbru Vincent Bache who doubles as a businessman and a contractor also speaking at the working and interactive session disclosed mouth watering and mind blowing ideas to enhance the growth of the association and put youths at the center of development activities and why not peace.

He also ceased the occasion to thank all those who have been collaborative, the Mayors, the Member of Parliament Honorable Wallang Richard, the Fons and elites who have selflessly been contributing for the peace and development of the Division. While also thanking government for the wum road works and other social infrastructural works going on in the Division for it’s face lift.

Happy about the frank talks and negotiations the said youths took commitment to be ambassadors of peace and to champion development works through collective contribution.

 

 

Ahead of 2023 World Disability Day; CBCHS, Gov’t, Calls on the Press to Drum “Universal Accessibility Rights” Support

That is “Accessibility rights in all it’s form and totality for persons with Disabilities”.

That was the focal point of the joint presentations made in the press conference of Friday 1^st of December 2023 launching the Campaigns on universal accessibility in the North West Region as part of activities marking the 32^nd edition of the international day of persons with Disabilities.

The essence, was to launch a week long Campaign and cause the press to add momentum in the call for universal accessibility right for persons with Disabilities given that they are subjected to it’s abuse daily and at basically all levels.

Latest global report on disability by the WHO and the World Bank, holds that more than one billion people world wide live with disability, that is one child in ten, one woman in five and 80% are living in developing countries where their social and collective rights are most often violated.

It is on the basis of which and going by the theme of this year’s World Disable people’s Day celebration “united in action to rescue and achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) for, with and by persons with Disabilities”. That the trio, CBC Health services, MINDDEVEL and the Regional Delegation of social affairs of the North West Region took upon themselves to raise awareness through a week long Campaign using the press as a major tool for sensitization and awakening call to state institutions and authorities organized a join press conference which shall be accompanied by a panel and round table discussion to spread and multiply calls.

The over three hours press conference centered on universal accessibility rights and saw the massive presence of the entire North West media family who were very interactive and took collective engagement to crusade for the rights of person with Disabilities as a whole.

 

 

 

Cameroon Climate Journalism Network (CCJN) Launch 10 Billion Strong Green Council leadership network, ✓Tubah Municipal Councilors Drilled and Empowered with Climate Restoration Skills in their Dual Evaluation and Budgetary Sessions

 

✓The Media Briefed on the Values of COP28 and #betd24, Showcasing their Values and Drumming support for the said 2023 grand Climate Assemblies

That was on Friday the 24^th of November 2023 at Itcham Hotel on the occasion of the Council's dual sessions, mid year evaluation and budgetary session.

The training dubbed “empowering Cameroon Councilors to Enhance Green Leadership Program” was done under the canopy of CCCAP4CEX Cameroon Council Climate Awareness and Education Program for Climate Exchange Campaign launching Cameroon’s 10 Billion Strong Council Green Leadership network.

With mission to train Councilors who are Community representatives to go back and setup satellite networks of climate restorers who will in turn groom climate community volunteers for Climate resilient actions.

The occasion was also a great forum or opportunity used to Brief the Cameroon media on why the press should champion climate crusades and drum support for Climate activism. Why not draw much awareness on the upcoming climate assembly in Dubai COP28 this 30^th November to the 12^th of December 2023 and the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue#betd24 in Germany March 2024.

This is because for the past years, the said assemblies of parties which is a major world decisions making body and which requires each and everyone’s contributions to combat climate change has received less or no attention like all other world gatherings in the past years.

Doing justice then to nature and changing the narrative for a just transition, the team of Cameroon climate journalism Network (CCJN) cum climate experts and it’s Executive Director Tamukong Roland Angong took upon themselves in the process of ushering the two great climate assemblies, showcased it’s values as a call for social awakening at the Grand Press Briefing.

At the end of the training, launching and press briefing exercise, certificates were awarded to councilors after finishing the three module courses the team offered on Climate Restoration, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and governance, biodiversity conservation plus plastic waste management and pollution.

 

WORLD ECHOES MEDIA GROUP and Cameroon Climate Journalism Network (CCJN) Join Parties to Showcase the Values and Importance of COP28 and #betd24 Ahead of it's Grand Assemblies in Dubai and Berlin.

 

"Waste is Wealth Part XIX" As the World gather Momentum to chart new ways to tackle climate crisis this 2023 by changing the Narratives for a just transition, Cameroon Climate Journalism Network (CCJN), Tubah Council and (COBEX) Community Based Extension Initiative Mobilize force to usher and showcase the values of COP28 and #betd24 in what is termed “global training on climate Restoration” via a Grand Press Briefing on the occasion of Tubah Council evaluation and budgetary session, Programmed for Friday the 24th November 2023.

The essence of the training cum restoration program CCCAAP4CEX is to drum support for the upcoming COP in Dubai this 30th November 2023 and the Energy Transition Dialogue #betd24 in March 2024 Berlin, Germany..

Public awareness and attention about and on these COPs have been relatively low for the past years reasons why we have taken our collective initiatives, using the said occasion to drum, canvass for support, create public awareness and why not lure public attention to the said world important decision making and taking ceremony that will last for two weeks. Changing the Game on climate narratives and resilience actions starting with Councils and Councillors in Cameroon.

“Waste is Wealth Part XVIII” “Organize WORLD Climate Football CUP and all Climate Games before each COP”

 

Ahead of 2023 Grand Climate Summit in Dubai Nov 30^th to Dec 12^th  (CCJN) Cameroon Climate Journalism Network Join Tubah Council and Community of Parties to URSHER COP28 in a Grand Press Briefing on the 24^th of November 2023 in Bambili at Itcham Hotel at 10:00am, under the canopy  of Africa, Cameroon Perspectives “Global Stock Taking and Requisition” coordinated by Cameroon Council Climate Awareness Program (CCCAP) for Climate Exchange (CEX) Advocacy Campaign media initiative CCCAP4CEX.

At this crucial phase of climate Resilience we need to bring all living forces on board, by changing narration, changing our tone and sounding the climate trumpet loud. It is time to assess the lost, damages and ask for requisition.

On this special occasion of the grand press briefing, we of our media group with like minded media climate experts shall be using the occasion to show case the great values of the global gathering of parties  in Dubai and why not  causa or make popular of the meeting like World cup, Champions League Africa Nations cup, X Bet, Tierce  etc which are all crowd pulling events and drags public attention involuntarily.

The rhythm and language must change just as we are advocating for “Climate Gospel” and “Climate Basket, One Christian One Tree”  under (CCEVA) Cameroon Climate Evangelism mission for Churches of the world.

On this special note, we of Cameroon climate journalism Network CCJN are scouting for a WORLD CLIMATE TOURNAMENT, all Climate Games ahead of each COP and Climate Insignia on all sport outfits.

CLIMATE EXCHANGE (CEX) A new approach to climate resilience and adaptation, Born.

 

“Waste is Wealth Part 17” As COP28 Approaches, Cameroon Climate Journalism Network CCJN Commits not only to Change the Narratives for a JUST Transition but also to Amplify the rhythm and Magnify Climate Whistle blowing Campaign. Bringing all Media Actors on board the Global train of CLIMATE EXCHANGE. The “Time for a Global Climate Awareness on CLIMATE EXCHANGE (CEX) is now, a new approach to Climate resilience and adaptation.

"Redefining Climate rhythm and changing the Frequency"

Cameroon Born Banker Rene AWambeng Rewarded, Receives 2024 Global Executive Leader's Award From King Charles III

 

That was at the high class 2024 Media Power list Black Excellence Award in the United Kingdom sponsored by the London stock exchange group on the 27^th of October 2023.

The High prize Royal recognition celebrates Britain’s most influential people of Africa, African American and African Caribbean heritage.

who for years have demonstrated exceptional vision, innovation, influence and had a transformative impact on their organization and the World.

Buckingham Palace was the venue of this year’s prestigious award Graced by King Charles III for the first time.

Rene Awambeng is a chartered accountant and business consultant of exceptional class, Executive Director and Global head client Relations who has studied business administration and management in high class business higher institutions of the World.

The Cameroon Born Banker who has spend an entire quota of his career promoting best customer’s services at Ecobank around Africa, joined the Banking sector  in December 2016 as Director Client Relations at the African Export import bank (Afreximbank). Prior to that, he has been working as the Group Head of Global Corporates, Regional Corporates, and Commodity Finance, Corporate & Investment Bank, Ecobank Transnational Inc. based in France, Nigeria, and UK. Awambeng occupied the position of Executive Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Rwanda Ltd for 2 years. He worked also as the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, DRC for another 2 years.

“Waste is Wealth Part 15” “Waste Not Want Not” a (CCJN) Cameroon Climate Journalism Network, Celebrate Cameroon’s Own Banker of Exceptional class and Seasoned Chattered Accountant after High Profile 2024 leadership Award Encounter with King Charles III at the Buckingham Palace on the 27^th of October 2023.

Senator Prof. Carl Mbufung Pomps Over Seven (7) Millions to Promote Science Education in Ngoketujia Division

As a seasoned lecturer and a University Don in Cameroon there has never been any better ways to give back or pay back to his community or the people he represent in the Senate other than promote, support and subsidize science studies and professional education amongst his owns to follow the marching trend of scientific revolution.

According to him the world has evolved scientifically and it is fast growing digital. Which requires adequate measures and a lot of commitments, sacrifice and engagement to promote such values.

This, the renown Professor from Bamisseng Village in Ngoketujia Division, made know in his first outing as Senator on  Saturday the 28^th of October 2023 at the conference hall of the Regional Delegation of Secondary Education in Bamenda to extend a hand of favor, support and encouragement to children of his own Division of origin. They were about 20 twenty of them who performed very well in class and government public exams last year.

Laureates of the science better still  2023 STEM Scholarship  and academic excellence award each bagged home cash prizes and certificates.

STEM is an initiative according to the donor meant to empower  our present and future generations to use science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills and reflective reasoning to create a skilled and innovative work force, equipped to solve complex  problems, so as to drive our economic growth, technical advancement and overall, the sustainable development of our country.

This great initiative is founded on the pillars of sound moral and scientific education that will lead to the great emergence of Cameroon with a future generation full of skills and abilities to industrialize and digitalize its economy.

Professor in his unique and special ways or style of doing things used the occasion as a forum to blend science education and politics, sending a strong message to Cameroonians that there are no better ways of doing politics than giving back to your communities through the corridors of not only education but scientific education.

The Governor’s representative Marceliot Njunang who doubles as head of Division for Economic and socio cultural affairs at the North West Governor’s office, on his part lauded Prof. Carl’s great academic initiative that adds value to politics. “A political outing transformed into a scientific and educational empowerment gathering to meet emergency development goals”. Which to him is a major way of problem solving as solution bringing politicians. He thanked the donor and exalted laureates, encouraging them to remain Focus and committed.