The labour force of the Ministry of Territorial Administration, joined other labourers May 1st, 2024, at the Yaounde ceremonial ground, where they marched pass to commemorate the 138th International Labour Day, under the theme “Constructive Social Dialogue, Vectors of Decent work and Social Progress”.
As they marched, they were chaired by the Minister of Labour and Social Security, Gregoire Owona, who presided Labour Day activities in Yaounde. After marching, the MINAT staff converged in front of the building of the Ministerial Department where they had a feast led by the Secretary General of MINIAT, Yves Christian Edoa Effa.
It began on a light mood with singing and dancing. They savoured music from across Cameroon’s ten regions. It was also time to celebrate music talents as some workers demonstrated their skills in karaoke, accompanied by majestic dancing styles.
A word from Elvis Nkolo, MINAT’s staff Delegate, painted the situation of workers. Mr Nkololo, began by recognizing Labour Day as a moment of union and fraternity between subordinate staff and hierarchy which ushers in a better organization for the functioning of the Ministry. Mr Nkolo thanked the Minister through the S G, for ensuring work progress but also appealed for hierarchy to look into the plight of workers by ensuring a smooth working environment through the provision of necessary equipment and the motivation of workers which would inject efficiency at work.
During the occasion, MINAT’s Secretary General, celebrated the everyday effort of labourers at MINAT. In line with the theme of the labour Day which touches on social dialogue, the MINAT SG, said the international Labour day has opened an opportunity for MINAT to have social dialogue for the promotion of a conducive working atmosphere and the promotion of social stability. He said social dialogue has to be practical, not just a theory. Thus he encouraged interaction between Administrators, the Staff Delegate and the staff. He encouraged staff to continue carrying out their function and urged the Staff Delegate to constantly scrutinize the working situation of staff, get their worries and advocate for actions that can ameliorate the working environments. The day ended with a family meal.
By Mildred Ndum Wung