✓Meeting Between President Vladimir Putin and Paul Biya
The two
leaders met on Thursday the 27th of July 2023 at Saint-Petersburg in
Russia within the framework of the second Russia-Africa summit. Vladimir Poutine
and Paul Biya, in the Presence of the first lady of Cameroon Chantal Biya , they
both spoke about their bilateral relationship and sort means on how to strengthen
relations between their two countries.
The growing need for women to take over or control
of leading positions in decision making all over the world or top Jobs is fast becoming
a necessity and a priority.
Prove of, is their transparent and accountable management
style.
Women by their nature are good managers of homes
and institutions. That, the true test of knowledge and time has proven.
Which is why in the days ahead on August 17th,
2023 at the Climate village Upstation under the Canopy of our climate demand
Action (CDA) campaign, we shall be launching another grass root woman advocacy program
for women empowerment dubbed Women Beyond climate Limit Action campaign (WOBECLAC) with mission to empower women with
leadership skills and abilities to lead climate change actions and movements.
According to the program best leadership skills and
management practice to combat climate crisis can best be coordinated when a woman
is at the head, doing the mobilization, execution and control of Finances.
Home Care and climate enhancement measures are best
enforced by women.
Which is why Cameroon Climate Journalism Network
(CCJN) thought it wise to coming up with a strong network of grass root women leading
in action to combat climate change (WOBECLAC).
Emmanuel Geh Proprietor Abednego Nursery and Primary school Bambui
Barely four years on, Abednego Nursery and Primary school in Bambui is topping the chart
amongst basic institutions of learning in the Sub-Division, Mezam and why not the
North West Region.
This
glaring results and outstanding performance in the 2022/2023 Government competitive
Entrance and certificate exams comes as a result of the commitment of her devoted
staffs, the school’s work study program, her infrastructure and the staff strength.
What
must be noted is that, Abednego Nursery and Primary school founded on the basis
of knowledge and information sharing for excellence is redefining the foot path
of basic educational studies in the Region beyond all dimensions.
Talking
to her proprietor Geh Emmanuel who double as the Sectary General of Tubah Council
as results were published, the civil engineer of exceptional class, thanked God
Almighty for Divine favor and honor onto the school. He thanked all the staffs of
the school and also seized the unique opportunity to encourage the pupils and families
around Tubah to take advantage of the quality education their school is ditching
out to offer their children quality and affordable Education.
As we report the secondary section of the school is fully operational, hosting form one to three.
Abednego Nursery and Primary school Bambui is found at Bambui Four Corners 100ms from the Square towards the main market, Behind Ndop Park..
“Waste
is Wealth “ Part I Was on Mayor Tanjong Martin and the Tubah Council Plastic Waste
Recycling Unit.
The Plastic
Waste Recycling Unit and management center for years in Cameroon is known reputed
for making gains out of garbage as the Counil intensify her hygiene and
sanitation program in the Municipality. The center of late has moved onto training
of plastic Waste recyclers and is soon embarking on the building of cheap and affordable
Eco friendly class rooms out of plastic in Tubah Sub-Division.
Coming
back to our Plastic recycling actor of the day, sad to hear but happy to know
and educative as Pa Gentile shares his Wows and joy earning a living out of the
“bread basket” of plastic collection and selling in Bamenda.
Hear
him as he nurses ambitions to one day become a rich man from the dustbins of
the rich while keeping Bamenda clean “I have no other pleasure and passion other
than picking my plastic bottles while keeping Bamenda clean to earn a living after
serving as night watch for over 20 years with nothing to ride home”.
what
we must note in addition is that the said Pa from the West Region precisely from
Bangang village of age 60 after over 25 years of night watch with nothing to
ride home, voluntarily offered himself to clean the environment and to earn a living
out of it.
The
elated plastic waste supplier in Bamenda town, happily recounted that
"after washing and disinfecting the plastic containers, “I sell five for
100frs CFA”. The amount and the pains to get one plastic container before
washing and disinfecting from horrible areas after going distance is so telling
of the enormous sacrifice and the selfless services the said individual better still
a “ Plastic hero” has decided to put in life to blast plastic pollution and
manage plastic for gains.
A
father of One son, with a wife resident in the West Region, Pa Gentile funly called
at veterinary junction, is happily managing his plastic waste management bin or
lot as he calls it, where he earns his daily living or bread.
Not without
nursing fear also that one day he may be kicked out of business by recycling companies
coming up, or may be short of strength to go picking. In addition, the People
of hygiene and sanitation plus taxation may come in to say he is doing a shady,
nasty and why not a clandestine business.
Not
also waving out the risk involved and insults that accompany the whole picking exercise,.
Some of his costumers who buy clean and made affordable plastic containers make
him to go and come several times just to get a 100 francs. Yet Pa is Not out of
business. Some even end up not paying him throwing slangs, yet make use and
capital gains out of the sweat of Pa Gentile a Man who have directly offered himself
to nature and to indirectly clear garbage (Plastic Waste) off the streets, the gutters
and swamps of Bamenda for daily bread.
Barrister Akere Muna, a distinguished lawyer and advocate for good governance, has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to civil society and his relentless efforts in combating corruption in Africa. During the opening ceremony of the Economic Social and Culture Council of the African Union's Annual Citizen's Forum 2023, held in Nairobi, Kenya, Muna was honored as the very first Presiding Officer of ECOSSOC and for his exceptional leadership in strengthening civil society across the continent.
A Legacy of Leadership and Advocacy:
Hailing from Cameroon, Barrister Akere Muna has a remarkable track record in legal advocacy and governance. He served as the President of the Cameroon Bar Association and the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), demonstrating his commitment to upholding justice and the rule of law. Muna's dedication to the fight against corruption led to his involvement with Transparency International, both as the founder of Transparency International Cameroon and as Vice Chair of the global organization. Furthermore, he held the prestigious role of Chairperson of the Council of the International Anti-Corruption Conference.
Contributions to Good Governance:
Muna's remarkable work extends beyond the legal realm, with notable contributions to promoting good governance in Africa. He lent his expertise as a Member of the Eminent Persons Panel for the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), ultimately rising to the prestigious position of Panel President. Through his involvement with APRM, Muna played a vital role in assessing and facilitating the implementation of good governance practices across the continent, leaving a lasting impact on African nations.
Anti-Corruption Advocacy:
Throughout his career, Barrister Akere Muna has been a formidable force in the fight against corruption. As a founding member of Transparency International Cameroon, he has worked tirelessly to raise awareness, promote accountability, and advocate for transparent financial practices in the country. His experiences and expertise positioned him as a key figure in the African Union's High-Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows, chaired by former South African President Thabo Mbeki. Muna's role in this panel reflects his commitment to addressing the systemic issues underlying illicit financial flows within Africa.
Commitment to Athletics and Development:
In addition to his legal and governance endeavors, Muna has also made significant contributions to the field of athletics. He served as the first Chairperson of the Vetting Panel of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), showcasing his commitment to integrity and fairness in sports. Additionally, Muna holds the distinction of being the first Sanctions Commissioner of the Sanctions Office of the African Development Bank Group, where he played a pivotal role in ensuring accountability and ethical practices within the organization.
Conclusion:
Barrister Akere Muna's numerous accomplishments and unyielding dedication to good governance, anti-corruption initiatives, and athletics make him a remarkable figure within Africa and beyond. His recognition as the inaugural Presiding Officer of ECOSSOC at the Annual Citizen's Forum 2023 underscores the profound impact he has had on strengthening civil society and promoting democratic principles within the African Union. As a highly respected legal practitioner and advocate, Muna continues to inspire and lead the fight for transparency, accountability, and ethical governance throughout the
According to Mayor Tanjong Martin of Tubah Council, much can be done out of Waste Management while saving lives and cleaning the environment.
Changing times requires a lot of hygiene and sanitation given the growing need to fight pollution in all it’s forms and waste disposable.
It is as a result that Mayor Tanjong Martin has since championed the course to win war against plastic pollution, waste management and recycling to secure a safe living environment for indigenes of his municipality.
Tubah as a result in Cameroon of late has become the center of biodiversity management and conservation thanks to the mayor’s diverse initiatives to make wealth out of waste.
It is working in that direction and against the backdrop of waste management resilience that the Mayor of Tubah has since set up a plastic Waste Management center that is into the collection, production of pavement bricks and training.
The center, call it unit, uses modern techniques to recycle waste collected from all over the council area by specialized staffs and at times by students on holidays temporary recruited for the purpose.
The center it most be noted, in it’s ninth year graduated some eight staffs of the Nkor Council on Friday the 30th of June 2023 who had received some eight months effective training to in turn use in their own council area to save nature and Environment from plastic Waste pollution.
On the occasion which brought in high placed authorities presided by DO Metouge NARCISSE of Tubah Sub-Division, the trainees showed and demonstrated their mastery of the subject matter from the beginning right up to the end of the fabrication of pavement bricks out of plastic recycled.
Moved on the occasion, the DO of Tubah, while encouraging Nkor Council and staffs who took the pain to come for the drilling and training program in his Sub-Division, he challenged all other councils all over the Republic to cease such a golden opportunity to come acquire the same knowledge in Tubah on how to go about enhancing and sustaining plastic Waste Management through recycling for money and the offering of gainful employment.
The Mayor of Tubah, after the handing over of certificates to graduates, called on all to be good ambassadors and to champion the course against plastic Waste Management in their council area. Saying, it is only through such initiatives that the war against plastic pollution can be won. Adding to the press that, Tubah will soon go beyond just plastic Waste recycling for pavement bricks into building class rooms out of plastics. That he said will be done in collaboration with some of his German partners who have ambitions to carry out and subsidize the building of some class rooms in Tubah using plastic.
The Mayor of Nkor Kongyuy Francis on his part, thanked Tubah Council, a partner in development for showing them the light to plastic Waste Management and sanitation. He took commitment to sell and promote the idea on proper waste management for economic and financial gains to other Council.
This initiative must be commended because it falls in line with this year’s 2023 UN World Environment Day theme “blast plastic pollution” and falls conveniently within the ambit of “End Plastic Pollution” campaigns which EARTH DAY.org has just kick started world wide.
