Sunday, February 23, 2014

Biya ends 5-day stay in Buea, grants audiences


BY ATIA TILARIOUS AZOHNWI
President Paul Biya and wife, Chantal left Buea for Yaoundé on board the Presidential Helicopter at about 1:27 pm on Saturday, February 22 at the end of a five-day official visit to Buea during which he chaired activities to mark the 50th anniversary of reunification.
After five days of communion with the nation and the population of the South West Region, President Biya granted audiences to the representatives of the various segments of the population, among them the Mayor of Buea, CPDM elite of the South West, the 10 senators and 15 members of parliament of the South West, Traditional Leaders of the South West and Administrative officials.
Buea Mayor, Ekema Patrick Esunge and President Biya discussed on the future of Buea and the need for the newly realised infrastructure to be preserved.
The CPDM delegation that also comprised the elite of the region, headed by CPDM political bureau member, John Ebong Ngolle received thanks from the President for the mobilisation. The 29-man delegation left satisfied that indeed, the Head of State has kept to his promise.
The Members of Parliament and Senators, including the SDF MP for Kumba Centre, headed by the Vice President of the National Assembly, Hon. Monjoa Lifaka Emilia were also received by President Biya.
The traditional rulers were followed by Governor Okalia Bilai and the six Senior Divisional Officers of the South West.
The President arrived Buea on Tuesday, February 18 through the Tiko Airport. He inaugurated the monument for the 50th anniversaries of independence and reunification on Wednesday, February 19, before presiding at the grand ceremony for the reunification golden jubilee on February 20 at the Buea Bongo Square.
As President Biya left Buea for Yaoundé, the population expect him to attend to the problem of roads plaguing the region, among others.

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