Politique

Points of The President’s Message

Par Shey Peter MABU
12 févr. 2025 16:02
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In his address, President Paul Biya regretted that, “Moral decay, irresponsible and deviant behaviour, violence, indiscipline, alcohol, drug abuse and intolerance are on the rise in our society.”

This year, the President’s address to his youthful compatriots is less alarmist and hope raising but the challenges remain glaring and thought-provoking. It exposes his critical constructive appraisal of the scenario of a commemorative event whose theme was “Youth, maturity and responsibility for the consolidation of peace, security, Economic growth and the Democratic Progress. What a challenge for these leaders of today and tomorrow!

Challenges

This year holds many challenges for our country, our people and our youth.”

Achievements despite constraints
“Despite the multiple and complex obstacles to our development efforts, we have achieved very much together. Tremendous strides have been made in recent years, thanks to our combined efforts and the unwavering support you have lent me.”

Sustained Efforts
No country is spared by the youth unemployment phenomenon. Commendable efforts are ongoing to reduce it. To this end I have regulatory framework to support the recruitment of first-time jobseekers.
Similarly, through operational training centres, young people without qualifications can learn a trade and find their place in society.
The government will continue to ensure that training opportunities are as relevant as possible to actual labour market needs, to prevent many graduates ending up unemployed. Scholarships were awarded to hundreds of young Cameroonians in 2024.

Job Opportunities
The National Directory of Jobs, Trades and Professions has also been set up with this goal in mind. It will help to consolidate, analyse and disseminate information on available job opportunities in our country.

Reduction of Youth Unemployment
Government is actively developing strategies and tools to reduce youth unemployment. Many government services are being mobilized for this purpose and substantial financial resources are allocated each year to achieve this goal.

Assurance of Public Service Recruitments
I want to assure you that public service recruitments will continue. However, you know as well as I that, whatever the ...