National Security, A Major Concern

The preservation of peace and protection of territorial integrity are top on the agenda of the second semester conference of regional Governors holding in Yaounde from December 18 to 20.

Faced with security challenges across the country, the Governors of the ten different regions are meeting in Yaounde to reflect and exchange ideas on issues of safety. Meeting within the framework of their traditional bi-annual consultations with deliberations launched by the Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation, Rene Emmanuel Sadi, focus is laid on safeguarding national peace, protecting territorial space and promoting the spirit of togetherness.

The get-together is holding under the theme, “Administrative authorities, changes in security threats, challenges of living together and the prospects of sub-regional integration.” The challenges faced by the different regions will no doubt be scrutinised and security measures proposed for implementation.

Insecurity in the Far North, the social tensions in the two English speaking regions, the influx of refugees in the East, hostage taking in Adamawa, border security amongst others are some of the major concerns of the Governors who have the principal objective of ensuring stability and other issues of national interest.

The socio-political situation in the North West and South West regions occupy a prominent position of discourse following some unconstitutional practices by certain individuals.

The destruction of State symbols and property, attacks on defence personnel and secessionist declarations are security threats that affect peace and national integrity. The conference therefore serves as a platform in which administrative authorities will take the responsibility to concert on measures o...