In every
Council, the Civil Status department is the most sensitive office. This is
because it deals with documents that deal with people’s life. Here, documents
such as birth certificates, marriage Certificates, death Certificates, single
status or Certificate of celibacy, Authenticity and Certification are produced.
A birth certificate is a vital record that documents the birth
of a person. The term "birth certificate" can refer to either the
original document certifying the circumstances of the birth or to a certified
copy of or representation of the ensuing registration of that birth. Depending
on the jurisdiction, a record of birth might or might not contain verification
of the event by such as a midwife or doctor.
Your birth certificate serves as official
proof of your age and identity. You may not realize that
your birth certificate is much more than just a piece of paper with your name
on it. Your birth certificate is quite literally your proof that you are a
citizen of your country.
The process of acquiring a birth certificate is a mandatory
requirement under Cameroon law. Acquiring a birth certificate is a fundamental
right of every child recognized by national as well as international law.
Cognizance of the importance of this precious document, Wum
Council has distributed over 50 birth certificate produced free for the benefit
of victims of the sad incidents that happened on October 18th 2021 in Wum
municipality. The sad incident caused untold damages and many lost valuable
documents among which birth certificates. Wum Council intends to continue with
such actions as persons with disabilities are next in line.
PICTURE OF THE DAY
Kelly Destiny Anang, brandishing newly established birth certificate |
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