Buea : Youth Show Respect For Republican Values

When the clock stroked 10:39 a.m, Sona Ediage Lucia, South West Regional Delegate for Women Empowerment and the family, dressed in a primary school uniform opened the march-past at Bongo School Buea on February 11, 2024 for schools. She aligned with pupils of Government Primary School Buea Town, Group I. A host of schools across primary, secondary and higher education filled past the ceremonial ground. They raised the national colours up and chanted their adherence to republican values. This year’s event witnessed an impressive number of youth in various spheres. From State, lay private to mission schools, the number of schools, pupils and students swelled up. Trainees of National Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration Committee, Cameroon National Youth Council, Volunteers of National Civic Service for participation in Development among others were in attendance. 
Bernard Okalia Bilai, South West Governor, chaired the colourful event at Bongo school. He said the march-past was enjoyable. “The youth came out massively despite the threats and manipulation. I salute their patriotism. I had the opportunity...