Rédaction Africa Links 24 with BDO Mamadou
Published on 2024-02-23 19:19:43
As the deadline for submitting applications for the Primary School Certificate (CEP) approaches, marking the entry into 6th grade in Cameroon, a major crisis is looming in the Far North region. Indeed, 30,000 students in CM2 do not have birth certificates, jeopardizing their educational path.
This worrying situation may deprive these children of the opportunity to join the cohort of students eagerly waiting to obtain their diploma and move on to the next grade. Aware of the urgency of the situation, the governor of the region, Midjiyawa Bakari, convened a crisis meeting in his office meeting room.
During this meeting, all the stakeholders in the region were present, united in the goal of finding a quick solution for the production of birth certificates for CM2 students. Midjiyawa Bakari stated, “We will expedite the process with an adjustment of deadlines to not disrupt the academic year of these future Cameroonians.” By March 8th at the latest, all 30,000 CM2 students in the Far North will have their birth certificates thanks to the efforts of the tribunal presidents and municipal authorities, in collaboration with the Ministry of Decentralization and Local Development.
This announcement was met with relief by parents and teachers, who are the first to be affected by this complex situation. A teacher expressed, “I am touched by this statement from the regional leader. It is a sigh of relief because teaching a child from CIL to CM2 and seeing them stuck because they don’t have a birth certificate, really hurts, especially when there are children earning good grades.”
Although some parents may not always be aware of the consequences of not having a birth certificate for their children, the governor of the Far North region warned those who refuse to declare the birth of their children.
This crisis highlights the need for continuous awareness of the importance of birth registration and associated administrative procedures to ensure a smooth educational path for the younger generations. The responsiveness of local authorities and their commitment to solving this problem demonstrate their willingness to ensure a stable educational future for students in the Far North region.
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