World Press Freedom Day: CAMASEJ North West Organizes 4 In 1 Event in Bamenda (PhotoNews)

The 4 in 1 groundbreaking event took place at Blue Pearl Hotel under the patronage of North West Governor Adolph Lele Lafrique. This year's World Press Freedom Day commemoration recorded three four other events which included, ecumenical service for peace, the installation of CAMASEJ North West Executive and the installation of the Regional Delegate for Communication. (Pictures below)

CAMASEJ Chapter President receives NW Governor

Deputy mayor of Bda III Council in handshake with NW Governor

NW Governor flanked by Ntumfor Nicoa Halle

cross section of special invitees

VIPs

Clergy praying for peace

Deputy mayor of Nkwen

CAMASEJ Patron Laura Ngwa

UNESCO Representative

Ntumfor Barrister Nico Halle

CAMASEJ EXCO with some VIPs in group pic

US Embassy Representative handing book to CAMASEJ President

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International Labour Day: BAPCCUL Management Organs, Staff Applaud Outstanding Labour Medal Recipients (PhotoNews)

The occasion brought together employers and employees to also share views on how to better the work place for the ultimate interest of each parties. Key speakers during the ceremony included Musa Shey Nfor, President of the Bamenda Police Cooperative Credit Union, and Ngum Godlove, General Manager

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International Labour Celebration: Blue Pearl Hotel Thrills Bamenda Population (PhotoNews)

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International Labour Day Celebration: Show of Strength by CamCCUL Network(PhotoNews)

Show of Strength at the Bamenda Grandstand by workers of the affiliated Credit Unions of Mezam, members of the Cameroon Cooperative Credit Union League-CamCCUL

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International Labour Day: NW Governor Celebrates with Ayaba Hotel Workers

group picture with staff

There was fanfare at Ayaba Hotel in Bamenda today May 1, 2015 when North West Governor Adolph Lele Lafrique and entourage stormed the hotel conference hall to celebrate with workers. This year’s celebration was different due to the magnitude of the quest. Besides, model workers were recognized for their outstanding contributions to work safety and the quality earlier during the day at the Bamenda grandstand. 15 workers of Ayaba Hotel were happy recipients of the labour medal. The celebration created a festive atmosphere for the workers who were joined by friends and relatives. As a key highlight of the celebration, NW Governor dinned with the entire staff body of Ayaba Hotel.

Worthy to note that workers also applauded the General Manager, Doume Zacharie for making sure that Ayaba gets back its leading position in the region. He was also enjoined for registering all the workers into the Social Insurance as well as the rehabilitation of the canteen.

Talking to this reporter during that fabulous occasion, some of the staff thanked the General Manager, Doume Zacharie for the rehabilitation work carried out in the establishment since 2013. In a mode of fanfare and ecstasy, Ayaba Hotel workers reiterated that they are attaining the five basic determinants of quality customer service.  “The complete transformation of the hotel has given it a facelift and impetus to remain top in a market where competition is stiff and unfair”, one of the receptionists added. Harping on the numerous changes that have moved Ayaba Hotel from the doldrums to attain the five determinant qualities of costumer service, the staff cited amongst others the complete overhauling of the housing department which include, rehabilitation of the suites, rehabilitation and transformation of room 601 into a semi-suite, the painting to changing of bed sheets in all the rooms, the installation of electronic locks, flat TV screens in all rooms, lobby, bar and restaurant. “All these have created comfort to our guests who now see our hotel as a real home away from home”, Doume Zacharie told this reporter. 

NW Governor leaving Ayaba

Group picture with recipients of labour medals 

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 How Ayaba Hotel, Bamenda stole show at the Bamenda grandstand

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Bamenda Steams as Fru Ndi Returns from USA with International Award

Fru Ndi Receiving award

The euphoria that greeted SDF National Chairman, Ni John Fru at Matazen (Santa) as he was returning home after being recognized by Africa Focus (a US based Organization) was full of splendor and fanfare. Received at the entrance into Bamenda by some SDF MPs, Mayors, Shadow Cabinet Ministers, NEC members as well as militants and sympathizers, Fru Ndi’s convoy drove directly Ntarinkon where hundreds were waiting anxiously to get a glimpse of the award. There were trumpet blast, singing and dancing when the award was being paraded round for everyone to see.

It should be recalled that while in the United States, African Focus Director Uchenna Nworgu explained that he grew up watching the chairman fight for democracy and multiparty politics in Cameroon. He described SDF National chairman as lifetime achiever for his contribution in Cameroon's politics and democracy.

Narrating the event in the USA, Chairman Ni John Fru Ndi told the Bamenda population that he was just a messenger and that the award belongs to those who supported him/ and continue to support him in the struggle. He also told the population that he dedicated the award to Nelosn Mandela, Martin Luther, Good luck Jonathan, Abdul Diouf of Senegal and Buhari of Nigeria. Ni John Fru Ndi also added that he dedicates the award to the six young men who died at SDF launching some 25 years ago, the Takumbengs mothers and his own late mother and the entire SDF family.

Talking to journalists, Benjamin Fru Ndi who was part of the delegation to the United States of America said that the award from Africa Focus was a great achievement. Harping on the significance to the youth of today, Ben said that it should be a motivating factor to youths all over Africa that we can achieve what we want without bloodshed. “Justice and peace should be what we should be fighting for in this continent”, Benjamin Fru Ndi concluded.

Other speakers at the Ntarinkon reception included amongst others, the SDF Parliamentary Group leader Hon. Banadzem Joseph, Hon Njong, SDF NW Regional Chairman. To devoted militants like 
 Mayor Balick Awah Fidelis, the award is timely and worthwhile especially as it is coming at the heels of SDF Silver Jubilee  

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