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BAMENDA CITY COUNCIL FOSTERS COLLABORATION AND UNITY WITH TRADE UNIONS.


The collaboration between the Bamenda City Council and trade unions signifies a powerful alliance that will drive positive change and ensure the well-being of the city's residents. By working hand in hand, they will create an environment of unity, cooperation, and progress, where the voices and rights of the workers are protected and valued. This partnership underscores the significance of collective action in achieving shared objectives and emphasizes the commitment to the city's development. Through their joint efforts, the city council and trade unions will strive to improve the quality of life, foster economic growth, and effectively address the needs of the community. 

Mr. Fai Nestor President of Mezam Divisional Union of Trade Unions.

The commitment to lay the foundation for a brighter and more prosperous Bamenda, was taken this 12th day of December 2023 in what is know as the Bamenda declaration, to pave the way for a brighter future for Bamenda, where everyone can thrive and prosper. The declaration contains the cry of the people for a return to normalcy, by giving peace a chance as each and everyone is called upon to contribute significantly to the return of peace. This collaboration between the Bamenda City Council and trade unions signifies a powerful alliance that will drive positive change and ensure the well-being of, the city council and trade unions.


Coming together at a time when the Region is facing a lot of difficulties ranging from kidnapping for whooping sums of money, indiscriminate arrests, rapes and extrajudicial killings, this new found romance will be able to tackle the challenges faced by the communities of Bamenda I, II and III and pave the way for a prosperous and inclusive society. It is factual that by working hand in hand, they will create an environment of unity, cooperation, and progress, where the voices and rights of the citizens are protected and valued.


This togetherness underscores the significance of collective action in achieving shared objectives of celebrating the end of year festivities in peace, contribute to the return of peace and emphasizes the commitment to the city's development. Through their joint efforts, the city council and trade unions will strive to improve the quality of life, foster economic growth, and effectively address the needs of the community. Together, they have laid the foundation for a brighter and more prosperous Bamenda.

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