General Outcry on the Kumba Babaric Killing of School Children; AU Speaks out

Dev'ts on the Mass Killing of Children in Kumba Yesterday the 24th of Oct. 2020

Government Prompt Action on the Kumba Massacre, US Reacts, Population on Red Alert.

 The PM chaired a crisis meeting on that at 4pm, today 24 Oct 2020. In attendance were the Ministers of Defense, Territorial Administration, Basic Education, Secondary Education and Communication. The Police and Gendarmerie bosses were equally there.

At the end, instructions were dished out to the Ministers of Territorial Administration, Defense and Communication.

Ngalla Nicolas is Now New Land Tenure Regional Delegate N.W.R

Ngalla Nicolas is Now New Land Tenure Regional Delegate N.W

He took office yesterday in Bamenda on the 23th of October 2020 at a time the sector in the Region needs a lot of serious redress and restructuring following government's recent plan to digitalize all land legal related activities or transactions around the country.

The new Regional Delegate in his late 40s hails from Donga-Mantung, has worked as land Registrar in Bui Division, later served in the same capacity in Ngoketunjia Division, where he worked for over Seven years to be appointed Divisional Delegate and recently catapulted as Regional Delegate for the North West Region.

Taking office yesterday, he was tasked to ensure prompt services at the land's office, the resolution of most disputes caused or which erupts most often as a result of poorly established land titles and encroachments, and finally lay ground work for the smooth transition of the system to the digital plan or programing.

Speaking to the Press immediately after, the seasoned Administrator Ngalla Nicolas Ngeh, reaffirmed his commitment to make things easy for the population at the level of land tenure. In fact , he stated very clearly that his office and his very office will and shall always remain a people service oriented one, meant to meet the expectation of government and the maximum satisfaction of the population he is called to serve.

President Buhari, Speaks Out on the End SARS Palavar Distabilizing Nigeria

ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE ENDSARS PROTESTS, 22ND OCTOBER, 2020

Fellow Nigerians,

It has become necessary for me to address you having heard from many concerned Nigerians and having concluded a meeting with all the Security Chiefs.

2. I must warn those who have hijacked and misdirected the initial, genuine and well - intended protest of some of our youths in parts of the country, against the excesses of some members of the now disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

3. On Monday 12th October, I acknowledged the genuine concerns and agitations of members of the public regarding the excessive use of force by some members of SARS.

4. The choice to demonstrate peacefully is a fundamental right of citizens as enshrined in Section 40 of our Constitution and other enactments; but this right to protest also imposes on the demonstrators the responsibility to respect the rights of other citizens, and the necessity to operate within the law.

5. As a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.

6. On approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.

7. Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.

8. The result of this is clear to all observers: human lives have been lost; acts of sexual violence have been reported; two major correctional facilities were attacked and convicts freed; public and private properties completely destroyed or vandalised; the sanctity of the Palace of a Peace Maker, the Oba of Lagos has been violated. So-called protesters have invaded an International Airport and in the process disrupted the travel plans of fellow Nigerians and our visitors.

9. All these executed in the name of the ENDSARS protests. I am indeed deeply pained that innocent lives have been lost. These tragedies are uncalled for and unnecessary. Certainly, there is no way whatsoever to connect these bad acts to legitimate expression of grievance of the youth of our country.

10. The spreading of deliberate falsehood and misinformation through the social media in particular, that this government is oblivious to the pains and plight of its citizens is a ploy to mislead the unwary within and outside Nigeria into unfair judgement and disruptive behaviour.

11. On the contrary, both our deeds and words have shown how committed this administration has been to the wellbeing and welfare of citizens, even with the steadily dwindling revenues, and the added responsibilities and restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

12. Government has put in place measures and initiatives principally targeted at youths, women and the most vulnerable groups in our society.  These included our broad plan to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next 10 years; the creation of N75 billion National Youth Investment Fund to provide opportunities for the youths and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Survival Fund, through which government is:

a. paying three months salaries of the staff of 100,000 micro, small - and medium - enterprises,

b. paying for the registration of 250,000 businesses at the Corporate Affairs Commission,

c. giving a grant of N30,000 to 100,000 artisans; and

d. guaranteeing market for the products of traders.

13. These are in addition to many other initiatives such as;

a. Farmermoni,

b. Tradermoni,

c. Marketmoni,

d. Marketmon

e. N-Tech and

f. N-Agro.

14. No Nigerian Government in the past has methodically and seriously approached poverty-alleviation like we have done.

15. With regard to the welfare of police personnel, the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission has been directed to expedite action on the finalization of the new salary structure of members of the Nigeria Police Force. The emoluments of other paramilitary services are also being reviewed upwards.

16. In order to underscore the importance of education in preparing youths for the future, this administration has come up with a new salary structure and other incentives for our teachers.

17. Let me at this point reaffirm the Federal Government’s commitment to preserving the unity of this country.

18. We will continue to improve good governance and our democratic process, including through sustained engagement.

19. We shall continue to ensure that liberty and freedom, as well as the fundamental rights of all citizens are protected.

20. But remember that government also has the obligation to protect lives and properties, as well as the right of citizens to go about their daily businesses freely and protected from acts of violence.

21. To our neighbours in particular, and members of the international community, many of whom have expressed concern about the ongoing development in Nigeria, we thank you and urge you all to seek to know all the facts available before taking a position or rushing to judgment and making hasty pronouncements.

22. In the circumstances, I would like to appeal to protesters to note and take advantage of the various well-thought-out initiatives of this administration designed to make their lives better and more meaningful, and resist the temptation of being used by some subversive elements to cause chaos with the aim of truncating our nascent democracy.

23. For you to do otherwise will amount to undermining national security and the law and order situation. Under no circumstances will this be tolerated.

24. I therefore call on our youths to discontinue the street protests and constructively engage government in finding solutions. Your voice has been heard loud and clear and we are responding.

25. And I call on all Nigerians to go about their normal businesses, and enjoin security agencies to protect lives and properties of all law abiding citizens without doing harm to those they are meant to protect. Let me pay tribute to officers of the Nigeria Police Force who have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty.

26. I would like to thank those state Governors, traditional and religious leaders who have appealed for calm and restraint. I also thank youth leaders who have restrained their followers from taking the law into their hands.

27. This government respects and will continue to respect all the democratic rights and civil liberties of the people, but it will not allow anybody or groups to disrupt the peace of our nation.

Thank you all. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Mad” Tax Drive on Phones this 15th to Spark another Wave of Problems in Cameroon

“Mad” Tax Drive on Phones this 15th to Spark another Wave of Problems in the Country

As the already over burdened population is crossed by the decision and are of the opinion that the regime has reached the apex of its manipulations and must be brought down.

Given that its Ministers are only introducing misleading decisions all in the name of generating income for the State which is in no distance time misappropriated and embezzled.

Hear the embattled population “We think it is time we join force with Kamto and rally behind all the problems plaguing this Nation Cameroon to kick out the regime in question and its dishonest Ministers. It is too much, day in day out, they keep introducing new ways of extorting money from the poor, helpless and hopeless population, worst of it all, we are not seeing what they are collecting the money and realizing with? It is too much”.

From such a reaction, from the frustrated population, the regime, can only sense another big danger looming and that is coming to add onto the Kamto Wahala that is shaking the nation, the Anglophone war of independence that has rendered North West and the South West Regions of the Country ungovernable, the ceaseless threats and continues attacks from the Boko Haram Islamic sect in the North which is posing as a major security problem, the BAS movement abroad and it's anti regime crusade, human right criticism and advocacies, ethnic clash, natural disaster, general poverty and misery etc.

The era we are living in Cameroon are daring and the times trying, that the least occasion will push the population to go on rampage. This may be the last spark and Cameroon may find herself wanting forever because of the callous decisions of some few gullible individuals in government. 

To be honest, the “Mad” Cell Phone Tax Drive which went operational on 15th of this October 2020 is already radicalizing and pushing the Population to think of going on rampage.

Prof. Chi Asafor, Mayor Samki Elvise and Santa CAUCUS Mobilize Population to Effectively Start Schools;

#-Dolls Out School Gadgets, COVID-19 Kids Plus Benches Worth Over 50 Million frs CFA

#Launch a Robust Scholarship Scheme 

The Santa CAUCUS from all indication is back, vibrant and vibrating, this observation is without doubt or better still can be seen in the mamoth crowd who answered present at the Santa Council premise to the abrupt call of it’s elite heeding to appeals for parents to send back their children to schools and embrace peace. 

The historic outing by the Santa CAUCUS to bless and Spoil pupils and the student population of this council area, cum Mezam II constituency goes down the annals of history as one of those events that rekindles hope to an over burdened population by the Anglophone crisis that has crippled almost half of North West's economy.

The arranged come together by elite for the interest of the needy population a week after school resumption all over the country was yesterday 16 of October 2020.

The Elite of this Sub-Division, came out as one man in unity and peace to effectively campaign for Effective back to schools in their area of origin after sinking all the differences that have since characterized the Section.

God doing it the exact way, the population  responded alike and came out in their mass answering the calls of the true representative of the people in government.

It is without gain also saying from the pictures this Reporter saw at the ceremonial ground that things are picking up very fast and coming back to normal and the elite are gradually, if not, have totally regained the confidence of their people through this symbolic outing to canvas for effective School resumption while crusading for peace and tranquility in Santa.

This giant stride or gesture, falls in line with the Head of State's good will and generosity expressed through his Political actors in the field subjected to contribute in yielding wounds and making amends for the long period of stress and distress underwent by the population as a result of the crisis.

The happy population prayerfully and in thanks giving saluted the efforts of this Christian outing by the CAUCUS in which they saw love, care and compassion deeply enshrined.

What must be noted is that this symbolic gesture of the CAUCUS comes at a time when the population is deeply in need of both financial and material assistance to send back their  children to school after four years of educational stalemate in the Region.

At the occasion, the high profile Delegation led by Prof Chi Asafor Cornelius stated that their mission is full of good will for the innocent children who have suffered a lot in the hands of the crisis and will do all it takes for schools to go on effectively, while praying that peace should have it's place to enable them to start executing the much envisaged five years strategic development plan of action for the Council with the Mayor Samkie Elvis who doubles as the Paramount Fon of Baligham.

Hear the Sectary General of the National Commission for Bilingualism and Multiculturalism Prof Chi Asafor “we mean business with our population, and have each taken the firm commitment and responsibility to assist and why not shoulder all the burden of our impoverished population as a result of the Crisis for their children to regain classes and schools. We owe them a duty to contribute in their sound moral and educational upbringing as we canvas for peace to enhance the development of the area. We are not only ending at the benches, books, buckets, or school didactic materials, but we are also launching a robust scholarship scheme that will take care of the absolute needs for schools to effectively resume all over Santa Sub-Division. The massive turn out to our call has a positive connotation and indicates that we are on the right track”.

Mayor Samkie on his part the host, thanked his elite for the timely intervention to answer to the school needs of the population, while praying that combine efforts and action should be the watch words of the CAUCUS.

The population in response "celebrated and venerated the multiple humanitarian actions of the CAUCUS geared towards development oriented policies, the social welfare of the people and the reestablishment of peace in the Municipality and the Region at large.

Minister Dr. Fuh Calistus & the Crusade for Effective 2020/2021 Back to Schools in Donga-Mantung; Donates 18 Millions FCFA to most Peformant Pupils and Students of the Division

Minister Dr. Fuh Calistus & the Crusade for Effective 2020/2021 Back to Schools in Donga-Mantung; Donates 18 Millions FCFA to most Peformant Pupils and Students of the Division

That was on the 7th of Oct 2020 in Misaje, Ako and Ndu Sub-Division, under his scholarship scheme or programme. 

Over 300 pupils and students who made it in flying colors in the just ended FSLC and GCE Exams benefited from the gestures of Minister Dr.Fuh Calistus Gentry.

According to the development oriented Sectary of State for Mines, school is a good thing, sound moral education to all in his Division stands as a fundamental instrument to regulate peace and promote nation building.

The Minister, it must be noted is the main architect behind peace and development going on in that part of the North West Region infested by war.

It is thanks to his openness, support and usual socio-cultural interaction with the people that they can talk and the people listen in times of crisis.

As we report, the honourable Minister who always have plans for the great Division he comes from, is planning another big surprise, which he claims falls within the framework of paying back to his people without reserve through charitable works.

War in the Cameroon Bar after Barrister Tchakounte's Sudden Death

War in the Cameroon Bar after Barrister Tchakounte's Sudden Death

The passing away of Cameroon's Bar President Barrister Tchakounte Patie few days ago in an abrupt, sudden and mysterious manner in France, has left many lips wagging, creating tension all around the legal corps and is sparking general confusion on the way forward for the Cameroon Bar most especially at a time when English speaking Lawyers are canvassing for sovereign rights and identity.

Where the Bar Council finds herself today is very demanding because the mandate of the present regime under the leadership of late Barrister Tchakounte Patie was to end next month and the law obtains that a Senior member of the Bar Council should take over office for two months before organizing fresh elections there after.

Now that their mandate ends next month and by then the corpse of late Bar Council President most likely would not have been buried, it means for this short while, the Bar will remain dormant and accounts freezed. No room for any Senior member to take up the office temporarily.

As we report, there is tension in the house on how to proceed with management of the Bar, the Bar President's Burial, and the organization of fresh elections.

Another situation which may not possibly be averted after the burial of the Bar President is conflict of interest, ideology and the strict respect of the "gentleman" agreement in the face of rising tension amongst English speaking Lawyers wanting a total break away.

From that stand point of view, it is therefore obvious that before the covenening of a general Bar Council elections in Cameroon, there will be a serious clash between Anglophone and Francophone lawyers on who takes over the Presidency.

A split of the Cameroon Bar this time arround with the speed ride in the call for the assertion of Anglophones identity is most likely.

More to that, North West and South West Lawyer's Associations must be teaming up to face their counterpart in order not to be overpowered by French influence. 

Looking keenly amongst the lawyers, there are a lot of them already seeking for notice. A good number know very well that this year's Bar Council elections comes at a very decisive period in the political history of Cameroon and will have a lot to ride home if one picks the crown.

In the face of this situation, will government also allow "anyone" in quotes to pick the crown? will Separatists leaders give a green light to Anglophone Lawyers to be part of the whole movement? What is cooking up only God Knows. The future is pregnant as the so called "Big Lawyers" are already teaming up against any eventuality.

2020/2021 School Reopening Day in Cameroon: Mayor Bda II Launch Routine school Visit Campaigns

2020/2021 School Reopening Day in Cameroon: Mayor Bda II Launch Routine school Visit Campaigns

That is, in all schools arround his council area  to ensure its smooth function, following strict COVID 19 norms and security in all its form to teachers and students.

The decision which comes against the backdrop of motivating and encouraging both parents, and teachers in the crisis hit Regions to send their children's to school after four years of stalemate falls within the framework of the council's cooperate social responsibility plan.

As a decentralized entity, working towards emergence, Bda II Council under the leadership of it's emblematic and pragmatic Mayor Chenwi Peter has been committed to people, service, centered development oriented actions that directly affect the lives of her populace.

To name, schools, health, market, road infrastructures and why not capacity building programs, plus out door sports leisure activities that has kept the Municipality vibrant and booming from the day they took office in the heart of the crisis.

In addition, to ease movement during this crisis period to the impoverished Bamenda man by the several lockdowns and constant Ghost towns every Mondays, the Mayor out of good will has donated township taxis over 30 of them to ease the movement of population and property at a little or no cost.

These actions and effort I must emphasis comes from the personal innititiative of the Mayor and his good will to lobby. 

The Mayor as a youth in his early 30s by his very nature is compassionate, considerate and development oriented.

Hear him as he commence his routine schools hygiene and sanitation visits campaign in the Municipality, to the Press "fellow men and women of the Press, there is only one thing I owe the people of my Municipality, to take development to their doorsteps, ease life, improve on their living conditions and above all bring administration closer to the people while at the same time ensuring their security and assuring sound moral education for our children".

In all today Monday the 05 of October 2020 the Mayor stopped over in basically all schools within his Council area which openned with all effervesence and massive turn out.

Bda II Mayor Chenwi Peter Intensifies Back to School Campaigns in the North West

Bda II Mayor Chenwi Peter Intensifies Back to School Campaigns in the North West

Dolls out to the student population and families school gadgets in millions.

That was in the Municipality on Saturday the 3rd of October 2020, in the presence of all the constituted Corp of the Sub-Division.

The items comprised; school bags, pens, books and COVID 19 kids to ensure safe returns of schools in a condusive environment for learning.

Talking to the press and the mamouth crowd that gathered to receive the said school items, the Mayor Chenwi Peter stated how fundamental it was for the Council and parents to respect children's rights to education. Adding that, for four years children's education have been grounded for a course that has nothing to do with children's liberty, right and access to education. 

Expressing deep regret, the Mayor appealed to the student population and parents to brave all odds and send their children to school, for it is the source of their future livelihood.

JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE MINCOM - MINESUP - MINEDUB - MINESEC AHEAD OF 2020/2021 SCHOOL REOPEN

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION

GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION 

IN PRELUDE TO THE RESUMPTION OF CLASSES FOR THE 2020/2021 SCHOOL YEAR IN CAMEROON 

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JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE 

MINCOM - MINESUP - MINEDUB - MINESEC 

 

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT OF 

 

H.E. RENE EMMANUEL SADI  

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATION 

 

 

Yaounde, 30 September 2020  

 The Minister of State, Minister of Higher 

Education; 

 The  Minister of Basic Education; 

 Madam the Minister of Secondary Education; 

 Madam the Secretary of State to the Minister of Basic Education; 

 The Secretary of State to the Minister of 

Secondary Education; 

 Distinguished Media Professionals; 

 Distinguished Guests; 

 Ladies and Gentlemen; 

      Allow me to thank you for your presence to this joint press conference which will mainly focus on the 

resumption of classes for the 2020/2021 school year at all levels of education in Cameroon.  

            Deemed necessary and prescribed by the Prime 

Minister, Head of Government, His Excellency Joseph DION NGUTE, this press conference is intended to inform the entire national educational community on the specific measures which the Government of the Republic plans to take in order to guarantee the health safety of both the pupils, and students as well as the teaching and 

administrative staff in the current context still marked by the coronavirus pandemic.  

     In this regard, I am particularly delighted to welcome once again, in this Auditorium of the Ministry of Communication, the Members of Government who are primarily in charge of the education, training and care of young Cameroonians, notably, the Minister of State, 

Minister of Higher Education, Professor Jacques FAME NDONGO, the Minister of Basic Education, Professor 

Laurent Serge ETOUNDI NGOA, Madam the Minister of 

Secondary Education, Professor Pauline NALOVA LYONGA, 

Madam the Secretary of State to the Minister of Basic Education, Dr KILO Vivian Asheri, and the Secretary of State to the Minister of Secondary Education, Mr Boniface BAYAOLA.   

        I am pleased to wish them a very warm welcome here.   

 Ladies and Gentlemen;  

As earlier mentioned, this Government Communication aims to better inform and reassure the various stakeholders of the national educational community on the measures taken so far by those responsible for the different levels of education, that is to say, the Members of Government here present, in order to allow the pupils, students, as well as their trainers, to start and witness the smooth resumption of the 2020/2021 school year, without running the risk of jeopardizing their health as a result of the COVID-19.  

      It needs to be recalled that the future of the Nation fully relies on the comprehensive and well-accomplished training of our young pupils and students.   

          As we know, the HEAD OF STATE personally attaches the highest importance to all matters that relate to the training of his young compatriots, and to a meticulous and successful organization of the school year in our country. It is a requirement that cannot be compromised.   

      It is for this reason that despite the pandemic which was already a call for concern a few months ago, the Government had decided to organize a partial and welltargeted resumption of classes, with a view to complete the 2019/2020 school year for pupils and students in exam classes.  

The challenge was to ensure the participation of all in the end-of-year exams, preserving the health and lives of pupils, students and teaching staff. 

 We can assert that this challenge was squarely addressed, given that the resumption of classes and the organization of the end-of-year exams which followed, could be ensured without any major incident which could be detrimental to the health and life of our young learners or the teaching staff.  

     It is in this light and considering both the need for classes to resume in a context where the coronavirus pandemic is still present, and the absolute requirement to implement all the measures taken to cope with this pandemic, that the Government has decided to set the start of the school year on October 5, 2020, for nursery, primary and secondary school pupils, and on October 15, 2020, for learners in Higher Education. 

      In so doing, as the PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC and the Prime Minister, Head of Government, have kept reminding us, it should be noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has not yet been defeated, let alone eradicated in Cameroon.  

    However, in the same manner that we are equally saying it, in all objectivity and responsibility for the information of all our fellow citizens, for no one to be mistaken, the same applies to the assessment of the situation done in all objectivity, as indicated during the joint press conference granted on September 16, 2020, by several senior officials of the administrations in charge of the implementation of the national response strategy against the coronavirus in our country. This allows us to commend the results recorded by Cameroon, thanks to the response plan put in place since the month of March 2020, under the Very High Impetus of the PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC, HIS EXCELLENCY PAUL BIYA. 

    These results are indeed remarkable, in as much as, the health response itself is concerned. The control of the pandemic has resulted in a stabilization of data relating to the number of patients under treatment and the rate of contamination.  

As of September 24, 2020, we have a recovery rate of 94% and a case-fatality rate of 2%.   

Again, as of the same date: 

- Out of Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred and Twelve (20,712) cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Cameroon, 

- Nineteen Thousand Four Hundred and Forty-Four (19,444) people had recovered, and unfortunately; 

- Four Hundred and Eighteen (418) deaths had been recorded. 

In the light of these data, we can assert without any presumptuousness that Cameroon has been able to cope with the situation and can be considered in Africa and even in the world, as one of the countries whose response has been quite remarkable and efficient.   

Nevertheless, as it has been earlier indicated, our efforts must be maintained, and further enhanced, so that the coronavirus pandemic in Cameroon can be contained in negligible proportions if not totally eradicated. This is the legitimate ambition of the Government. 

It is in this regard that Very High Instructions from 

the PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC, HIS EXCELLENCY PAUL BIYA, have been enacted, so that all the appropriate barrier measures should be taken by all administrations in charge of the different levels of education, so as to allow a smooth back to school and the resumption of the academic year. 

The presence at this press conference of the 

Ministers concerned, namely, the Minister of State, 

Minister of Higher Education, the Minister of Basic Education and the Minister of Secondary Education, 

Madam the Secretary of State to the Minister of Basic 

Education and the Secretary of State to the Minister of Secondary Education in charge of Teacher training, will surely work to keep the general public, including parents, pupils, students, as well as the entire educational staff, abreast of the measures that have already been taken at all levels for the effective resumption of classes in optimal safety conditions.  

In this regard, and subject to the exhaustive presentation expected from the Members of Government invited to this press conference, I can indicate as far as Basic Education is concerned, that there are some innovations announced on the pedagogical level which mainly focused on: 

- blended learning, which emphasizes on the flipped classroom method of teaching, that is to say, the realization of pedagogical projects, in groups and faceto-face, will be done simultaneously at school and at home, with the support of parents or guardians. 

-distance learning, with the creation of distance learning centres already planned in regional chieftowns.  

It should be underscored that the caring of students in rural areas will not be left out in this protocol, notwithstanding the difficulties in accessing radio signals in many of these rural areas. 

     At this level, the Government intends to favor the development and provision of educational materials, such as “Activity Booklets”, for the benefit of young learners. 

In addition, daily teaching practices will naturally be adapted to the special context relating to the prevention and response against the coronavirus in Cameroon, for all nursery and primary levels, and for all classes.  

Day-to-day information will also be given to young learners on everything related to the compulsory and systematic wearing of masks. 

Likewise, teachers will be called upon to show good example, through the compulsory and systematic wearing of masks.  

      In addition, respect for physical distancing measures as well as the form of greetings by students among themselves, or between students and teachers, are some of the important aspects provided for in the protocol of the 

daily educational practices put in place by the 

Government, to ensure a safe return to school, and as well as a hitch-free school year at the level of basic education.   

The same applies to secondary education, where, in both health and educational terms, the package of measures taken by the Government covers all issues related to the safety of learners and the entire educational community.  

    This involves, among others, the disinfection of schools, the provision of sanitary kits in sufficient quality and quantity, the multiplication of water and hand washing points, and the equipment of schools with surveillance cameras. 

     Distance learning will also make it possible to compensate for the lessons not taught in class.  

With regard to higher education, the 2020/2021 academic year will be structured around the three watchwords prescribed by the PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC, HIS EXCELLENCY PAUL BIYA, namely, quality assurance, professionalization and employability. 

The measures taken by the Government, particularly in the areas of academics, health and research, should allow students to be in a safe environment, and to benefit from the facilities offered by the optimization and maximization of university digital technology, which is a guarantee of increased distance education and reduction in physical contact for members of the university community.  

 Ladies and Gentlemen; 

      While acknowledging the presence of the Heads of the Ministries in charge of the education sector in Cameroon, I am pleased to welcome them once again to this joint press conference.  

          Presently, I am highly delighted to give them the floor. They shall, in turn, throw more light and details on the state of preparations for the resumption of the 

2020/2021 school and academic year in Cameroon.  

     Thank you for your kind attention. 

               The Minister of Communication,  

       

                   (Signed) René Emmanuel SADI 

 

 

STRICT INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE CAMEROON MINISTER OF SECONDARY EDUCATION TO FOR THE 2020/2021 ACCADEMIC YEAR

STRICT INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE CAMEROON MINISTER OF SECONDARY EDUCATION TO FOR THE 2020/2021 ACCADEMIC YEAR:

1. All Principals and teachers should get tested for COVID-19 before October 5, the start of new school year.  Divisional Delegates should do the test and ensure that school officials do same by show of test results from the Ministry of Public Health. All schools should observe the anti-COVID measures. Those entering the school should be screened for temperature with a thermoflash

2. No electronic gadgets are allowed with students on school campuses. Students can use the electronic pedagogic gadgets in the school library.

3. Principals should change black chalk boards to white boards progressively.

4. Not more than 50 students should be in one classroom. Where there is limited insfrastructure to increase the number of streams after promotion of old students, the students in the large classes could be separated into 2 such that some come in the morning while others in the evening, alternately. Only overcrowded classes should operate the shift system, not necessarily the whole school and on condition that there is enough personnel. Students who attend classes in the afternoon should not first go to the farm in the morning. Rather they should be studying to prepare for school in the afternoon.

5. Principals should encourage distant learning in the schools. Each principal should consult the website of MINESEC to obtain electronic pedagogic materials for teachers and students.

6. Intensify the teaching of Math in school

7.  Divisional Delegates should ensure that all schools reorganize their PTAs between October 30 and November 30 2020. Those who no longer have children in the schools should not be part of PTA. To avoid large gatherings,  election of PTA exco should be done by first electing delegates class by class. Each parent voting or standing for PTA exco should present a receipt of fee payment of the child.

8. There should be no increase in registration fees. Rates remain as for 2019/2020. No bursar should collect school fees; payment remains electronic through the approved institutions.

9. Respect the 'Clean School' policy of the minister of secondary education.

10. All  admission of  students should be by the permanent commission and the final list should be signed only by the Divisional Delegate.

11. No public celebration of Teachers Day on October 5, which is reopeing day. The first 2 weeks of school should be used for remedial teaching.

BISHOPS OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE OF Bda at the End of it's 69th Meeting Call on the Christian Community to Brave all Odds and Send Children to School this Accademic Year, While Appealing to Gov't to Adopt a Holistic Approach in Solving the Worsening Anglophone Crisis

 BAPECNRFS/2020/16 25 Scpternber 2020

MESSAGE OF THE BISHOPS OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE OF BAMENDA AT THE END OF THE 69TH MEETING OF THE BAMENDA

PROVINCIAL EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE (BAPEC) IN BUEA

To

All the Members of Christ's Faithful, Ecclesiastical Province of Bamenda; All People of Goodwill.

"Out ofthe depths cry toyou, O LORD! O Lord, hear my voice!

Let your ears be attentive to the voice ofmy pleading" CPS. 130: l),

l. At the end of the 69 th Ordinary General Assembly of the Bamenda Provincial Episcopal Conference (BAPEC), we, the Bishops, thought it opportune to address a message to all the Members of Christ's Faithful in the Ecclesiastical Province of Bamenda and to all People of Goodwill. We have addressed many messages to you before; but Mte shall not get tired of always raising a prophetic voice when and where possible, crying out to God to have mercy on his people in their distress. As St. Paul says, "Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, utith everyform ofpatient instruction " (2Tim 4:2).

2.For the past four years, we have been preoccupied and worried about the sociopolitical situation plaguing the two Regions of the North West and the South West of Carneroon, are coterminous with the territorial circumscription of the Ecclesiastical Province of Bamenda. We have seen people of all ages and walks of life killed in cold blood for flimsy or no reasons at all; we have witnessed the ravages of war and the untold sufferings it has caused our people; we can testify that many of our children are growing older, Inany of our young girls are becoming unprepared mothers and above all uneducated, because of their inability to go to school as a result of the ongoing crisis. We have also seen the destruction of property, kidnappings and demanding for ransom; and the crime wave is on the increase. We have been struggling to manage the situation of thousands of internally displaced persons, refugees, and the homeless, a situation that has been created by the excesses of man's wickedness to man. We have seen the economy of our two regions plummet to abysmal depths from a once booming and prosperous economy, due to ghost towns, frequent lockdowns and heavy militarization of the two regions, accompanied by extortion and torture. The insecurity in the two regions has reached unimaginable heights and we are even entertaining fears that the worst may still be ahead.

3, While we are grappling with a bad-enough-situation, created by the socio-political crisis, the scourge of the Coronavirus Pandemic has not spared our people and has made an already very difficult life even more difficult. Life has become almost unbearable to our people and this is a great concern for us as Chief Shepherds of the flock entrusted to our care.

4.Meeting in conference within the last week, we wish to put out this message to all the stakeholders in this situation, calling for the power of reason to prevail over the use of force in solving our domestic problems. Recalling some of the things we have said before concerning this crisis, we hereby sincerely place an urgent call to you all the Members of Christ's Faithful in the Ecclesiastical Province of Bamenda, all People of Goodwill, and the international community, regarding the following points:

5.Call for a Ceasefire in the North West and South West Regions: On the 23rd of March 2020, the Secretary General of the United Nations first proposed a global ceasefire in war-tom areas of the world, so as to focus efforts on curbing the spread of the Coronavirus Pandemic. On the 29th of March 2020, Pope Francis added his voice to this call in the following words: "The callfor a global and immediate ceasefire, which would allow the peace and security essentialfor providing the humanitarian assistance so urgently needed, is commendable" (Sunday Angelus: 29 March 2020). On the 5 th of July 2020, Pope Francis, in reference to the resolution of the UN Security Council of the 1 st of July 2020, prayed that this resolution may "become a courageous first step towards a peacefulfuture" (Sunday Angelus, 5 July 2020).

We, the Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Bamenda, as first-hand witnesses to the sufferings of our people, join our voices to the voice of Our Holy Father Pope Francis and many other world leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Nonh West and South West Regions of Cameroon.

6.Call for the Release of Anglophone Political Prisoners: In order that the ceasefire may be effective, we call for the release of all prisoners connected with the Anglophone crisis as a step in the direction of a resolution of the crisis. While appreciating the efforts of the Government in releasing 333 prisoners as a fruit of the Major National Dialogue of 2019, we hereby reiterate our call for the release of all the prisoners of the Anglophone crisis. This will go a long way to pacify the fighters on the ground and get the released prisoners act as agents for the attainment ofjustice and peace in our communities.

7.Call for Continuation of Dialogue: Already, in a message by all the Bishops of Cameroon on the 29th of April 2017, the Bishops called for Dialogue as the only

pacific way to solve what had come to be known as the Anglophone problem. Inter alia, they said that Dialogue is important and necessary. "It is the promotion of the heritage of the common social and ethical values in different social and cultural traditions in order that all citizens may participate in the consolidation of the common good To be effective, such a dialogue must be open, invigorated by a sincere respect for others and a spirit of reconciliation, fraternity and a readiness to compromise." Dialogue is never enough until it has achieved its purpose. In our case, justice and peace are our final goal; and, we cannot stop dialoguing and working towards dialogue until we attain the justice and peace, which are the daily cry of our people. We, therefore, encourage all the parties involved in this crisis not to relent their efforts to continue dialoguing, even when things don't seem to look bright.

8.Call for Complete School Resumption in the Two Regions: In the open letter that the Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Bamenda published on the 23rd of August 2019, appealing for the resumption of schools, we said: "Since the beginning of this crisis, we have endeavoured to make a clear distinction between the causes of the crisis and the children's right to education. We have always made recourse to the teachings of the Church, that 'all men of whatever race, condition or age, in virtue of their dignity as human persons, have an inalienable right to education. This education should be suitable to the particular destiny of the individuals, adapted to their ability, sex and national cultural traditions, and should be conducive to fraternal relations with other nations in order to promote true unity and peace in the world' (Gravissimum Educationis, n. 1)". Once again, we call on all parents to send their children to school for the 2020/2021 School Year, so that their future can be guaranteed in a competitive world of academics and technological accomplishments. We also appeal to those who have acted as a threat to the education of our children and/or have blocked it and are using our children as a shield for political gains, to give the children a chance to build their own future.

9.Call for Pastoral Unity in the Diocese of Buea: Lastly, within the context of our meeting, we noted with regret the sad events that have characterized the last couple of months in the Diocese of Buea, regarding some administrative acts posited by the legitimate Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese, His Lordship Michael Miabesue BIBI. This led to unimaginable acts of wanton disobedience of ecclesiastical authority that even resulted in civil lawsuits in which Christians, Priests and Religious were involved. We, the Bishops of BAPEC, do not only condemn such disobedience and damage caused to the local Church, but also express complete solidarity with our brother Bishop, the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Buea. We also call on all the Priests, Religious Men and Women and all Christ's Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Buea to pledge and express their unflinching support to their "protem" legitimate Chief Shepherd, whose governance of the Church of Buea is greatly esteemed ecclesiastically. We call on those trying to destabilise the Church of Buea and calumnise the Bishops of our Province to desist from such demonic acts, repent of their sins and ask God for his boundless mercy.

10.May the Holy Spirit, who is Lord and Giver of Life, continue to watch over the Church in the Ecclesiastical Province of Bamenda. May Christ, the Prince of Peace, grant justice and peace once again in the North West and South West Regions. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Apostles and Queen of Peace, intercede for us.

Given in Buea,

This 25th Day of the Month of September 2020.

+ Andrew NKEA FUANYA + George NKUO

Archbishop of Bamenda and Bishop of Kumbo and

Apostolic Administrator of Mamfe President of BAPEC

+ Michael MIABESUE BIBI Auxiliary Bishop of Bamenda and Apostolic Administrator of Buea

How YOU and I have Used "Too Much Grammer, Big Grammer" to Destroy and Burn Down Cameroon

"Too much grammar" has landed Cameroon Before the Gate of Hell.

-With or without the Regime, which is at the brink of collapse, there is no favorable head way for Cameroonians. 

It is unfortunate, but that is the plain truth which must be spoken.

"Intellectual debates and ideological differences" is what has landed Cameroon where she is today, at the gate of total confusion and all sort of cosmetic arrangements sourced for to maintain the status quo.

Democracy as an axe of evolution for us to emergerge gave an unfortunate opportunity for opportunists seeking for notice and self exhaltation or glorification to destroy  a peace loving and law abiding country like ours, Cameroon.

We are all responsible, after fanning the flames of chaos through oral verbal debates in the name of justifying whatsoever, whereever and whenever, we have jumped into the bush for fear of the unknown. A Monster we all contributed in creating which is now hunting us.

When multiparty politics came up, we jubiliated and held it hostage with big Grammer, Boko Haram erupted, we started praying for the worst, Anglophone crisis exploded we celeberated with all type of analysis and justifications, Amba came, we code named some fake others correct Amba, Fru Ndi came with his own song, we saw the Messiah in him, kamto is now dancing his own dance with Big Book and we are jubiliating forgetting to know it is taking us to some where. Ghost town was invoked from it's quiet base and it has come to stay in Anglophone Cameroon from which a cross section of gullible individuals and a bunch of blood sockers are feeding fat out of.

If it is not the case, and you may want to contradict me, why is it that we are moving from better to worst and all those who started preaching "the good news" in quotes and " my foot" in quote still, have all ran into the bush for their dear lives chased by their own words and hunted by their mischievous actions.

Too much blood has been spilled and much is on the way coming from the look of things and based on the uneasy calm that reigns. Cameroon to be honest is seating on a timed bomb that you and I are doing all it takes to detonate with the very gift God gave us to use in building.

Fellow humans are killings each other, and if there is a better way to put it, crushing to maintain grip over power. 

Others are using cajoling language to manipulate the ignorant ones who go dying in the name of seeking for supremacy, sovereignty, standing for justice or liberation. 

God created us all equal for a purpose and to be one anothers keeper and not agents of the devil or demon fowlers.

What have we not seen in this Cameroon, after "enabling or chopping very well" from the system and contributing to the mess, we come back and condemn. Not only that, we deceive the same common man to start seeing meaning in us and starts dancing to our tune. "What a cursed generation" It's time for collective cross examination of consciences. Have it right, and with your permission where ever it is going wrong and you contributed, know posterity will judge us because we are all not clean in the eyes of God. I am just saying mine without calling names.

I am Just thinking aloud and must emphasize, "too much "dirty Grammer" one man of God told me,  has taken us to where we are in Cameroon and is already landing us into hell. Watch out and let me caution! In your small corner if you like,continue with Big Grammer or "a hear say", for we are each burning and fanning flames that will rise and consume all of us. 

Where are the Foncha's, the Muna's and the architects of our great ancestral history. I pity the generation of today living in an epoc of great mishap and cultic influence manipulated by Grand Masters who control every little thing happening arround our cosmic circumference using their mystical and metaphysical powers.

There is nothing like world diplomacy but a world organized mafia network fulfilling Satan's agenda. Millions have died, billions are still to die. Humanity is still to witness the worst with the rising wind of rebellion cosuming the world fanned by  activist and liberators.

It shall all come to pass and the end will prevail, the scripture will be fulfilled.   

The time of reckoning is now, we should each decease from the blame game and all resort to the cross examination of our consciences before it is too late. 

All of us want change, but non of us has changed or wish to change for the common good of change. Men are too viscious, but one thing I know very well God has the final say and we shall all render account.

Mme Njuabe Sylvianne in Triumph, Leaves Bda I for Limbe Council

Mme Njuabe Sylvianne in Triumph, Leaves Bda I for Limbe Council

-At the Beg and Call of Councillors and Workers

After ten good years of devoted service and stewardship to three consecutive Mayors, the technical adviser cum Municipal Treasurer to the Bamenda I Council leaves the Municipality better than before.

In praise and thanks giving, Councillors of the said Council area in their mid year evaluation session playing host at the Council Chambers on the 18th of September 2020 showered praises on the indifatigable MT for haven't been committed to her duty with all sincierity, transparency and devotedness.

Hear them, "for the past ten years, she has made the council proud. She came and met the council in a rented premise at mile one junction. Today, she is leaving the Council in good form and shape in it's permanent residence above the Bamenda central Prison. Thanks to her the three elective Mayors realised quite a good number of projects. Ranging from road, schools, market and health infrastructures. Thanks to her and the present Mayor Mbigha, the Bda I main market which was lying dormant have been revamped to capacity and it is now steaming. Only God can appreciate what she has done for the Municipality and we wish her well where she is to take up a simmillar function in few days ahead".

It must also be noted that Mme Sylvianne Njang Njuabe has worked tirelessly under Mayor Acho Simon, the then SDF Mayor and under Mayor Caroline and Mbigha all of the CPDM ruling party without reserve and with all due respect. She leaves Bamenda I Council with tears in her eyes and  sorrows in the hearts of workers who will miss her great company and managerial expertise.