On November 12, 2022, the National Executive Bureau of the Cameroon Journalists' Trade Union (NEB/CJTU) completed the tour of the northern regions with the Adamaoua regional chapter.
The delegation led by President Marion OBAM alongside the Vice-President Derick BAKAH and Secretary General Hilaire HAMEKOUE arrived the regional capital Ngaoundere at about midday and were welcomed by the chapter Executive led by the President, comrade Adolarc LAMISSIA.
A rapid consultation between the two delegations made it possible to decide on the final program of the visit, summaried in two points:
1. A media tour
2. A meeting between the NEB of CJTU and media professionals in the region.
The delegation of the NEB then visited Château News and FADAR TV. The promoter Rodrigue TAPEO expressed his joy to welcome the National Executive of CJTU. He talked about his company, his ambitions and above all his difficulties. The NEB of CJTU was briefed about the staff and offered some advice that could help alleviate the difficulties with the intention of preserving jobs.
The delegation then went to the Adamaoua regional station of the CRTV where Mr. Pascal VALANDI, head of the technical department and personal representative of the Station Manager, helped the delegation to visit the structure to discover the installations and to discuss with the staff.
The high point of this visit was the enlarged meeting with media professionals from the region in the news conference room of CRTV. For about two hours of discussions, the participants raised several issues including: training, work equipment, safety amongst others. The longtime problem of correspondents often forgotten in the regions was raised. Those present agreed on the establishment of a platform of correspondents within CJTU to continue the debate on the issue with a view of drafting a plea to be submitted to whom it may concern.
The delegation returned to Douala on Sunday, November 13, 2022 aboard flight QC-233 Bombardier DASH8-of Camair-co, The Star of Cameroon.
For the NEB of the CJTU
Loris-Clet ADIANG
National Secretary in charge of Communication and Alerts.