Yaounde:

President BIYA presides over 45th National Day

The President of the Republic of Cameroon, Paul BIYA on Saturday 20 May presided over a military and civilian march past to commemorate the 45th edition of the National Day. It was the 34th time he was performing the ritual in 35 years of his reign.

                Each faction of the Cameroonian Armed Forces participated in this year’s military parade under the command of Brigadier General Ezo’oMvondo Simon. He was assisted by Colonel EnowEyong Joseph.

                Meanwhile, pupils and students sang patriotic songs on the preservation of peace and unity. Political parties also showed their will to respect republican institutions and maintain social cohesion. Members and sympathisers of the ruling CPDM exhibited their might with special tributes to President Paul BIYA.  

                The First Lady, Mrs. Chantal BIYA attended the two-hour event, which was placed under the theme: “Army and the nation in full synergy for a Cameroon, united in its diversity and devoted to the ideals of peace, stability and prosperity”.

                The climax of the day, was a State banquet organised by the Presidential Couple at the Unity Palace.