Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Daniel D
Published on 2024-04-01 18:44:54
The Cameroon Ministry of Public Works is currently facing controversy and criticism for allegedly attempting to emulate construction methods seen in Chad. The uproar began with a Facebook post made on Monday, where the ministry shared images captioned, “Great start of April 2024 to all our followers.”
The post featured a screenshot from the Facebook page of Groupe AWLAD Abdelmouti, a company working on a 37-kilometer urban road in N’Djamena, Chad. The images displayed the company’s earth road construction process, which involved manual labor in preparing the foundation layer for cement treatment. Critics have noted that the method depicted in the images, with workers placing cement bags at meter intervals and cutting them open for leveling, is inefficient and inferior compared to standard construction practices.
Following the release of these images, the Cameroon Ministry of Public Works has been met with a wave of criticism from the public. Many have expressed disapproval, questioning why Cameroon would aim to replicate Chad’s construction methods. Some have sarcastically remarked that if Chad does it, it must be the norm, while others have questioned if Cameroon is no longer comparing itself to countries like France and the USA.
There has been confusion surrounding the ministry’s intentions with the post – whether it was meant to be a satirical critique of Chad’s methods or an expression of admiration. Some have pointed out the ministry’s long-standing road construction projects and questioned the progress made. The ministry defended its approach by stating that time constraints are a part of project life.
Many Cameroonians have expressed disappointment and frustration, with some questioning why Chad is now being seen as a reference point. However, it is important to note that Cameroon has been actively engaged in road construction and repair projects in various regions, with some attributing this to the upcoming presidential elections in 2035.
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