Security, Decentralization, Elections Top on Agenda
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| All 68 Ministers were present at the Ministerial Council Meeting |
The President of the Republic, Paul BIYA has on Thursday
15 March 2018 chaired a Council of Ministers meeting at the Unity Palace. It
was his first contact with Members of Government after the 2nd March cabinet
reshuffle.
In his
message to the ministers, the Head of State laid emphasis on the need to:
combat insecurity in the Far North, North West and South West Regions;
accelerate the decentralisation process; and ensure the smooth organisation of
upcoming elections in Cameroon.
The
putting in place of the Constitutional Council and the hosting of the Africa
Cup of Nations were also highlighted.
President
Paul BIYA asked that measures should be taken to reinforce the performance of
the economy, improve the living standards of all Cameroonians and reduce
unemployment. Priority should also be accorded to the provision of basic
necessities like water, electricity, health facilities and the construction of
road infrastructures.
Firm
instructions were given to the Members of Government to use State resources
rationally and intensify the fight against corruption.
The Head
of State congratulated the new Ministers as well as those maintained in
Government.
He
advised them to work in solidarity and in strict respect of hierarchy – for the
general interest of the population
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