The National Commission for the Promotion of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism NCPBM, was in Douala from the 31 of October to the 06 of November 2021, on a mission to assess the practice of bilingualism in private enterprises and employers’ organisations. The mission was led by the president of the NCPBM, H.E. Peter MAFANY MUSONGE, in the presence of all members and the Secretary General, Dr. CHI ASAFOR Cornelius. During the mission, the NCPBM team explained the merits of the law of 24 December 2019 on the promotion of the two official languages, socioeconomic advantages of bilingualism and government’s position in the fight against hate speech and xenophobia in Cameroon. The business operators were amongst other things, encouraged to label their products, engage promotional campaigns and render services to consumers and users in the two official languages in order to reach a wider market. During visits to the headquarters of some companies, it was observed that their respective managements make commendable efforts in promoting the two official languages.
READ MOREAppointed on the 2nd July, 2021, Madam Madia Julienne was installed on 28 July 2021 at the Yaoundé Conference Centre by the President of the Commission, Peter Mafany Musonge.
READ MOREThe "Cercle Municipal” Yaoundé been busy since Thursday July 8th with the Commission meeting various groups to identify the causes of hate speech and xenophobia and to come up with resolutions to stamp out the ills.
READ MOREOne of the regions where the NCPBM was present for the exercise was the West, where the Commission’s delegation had as members, Dr. NGAMBO FONDJO Pierre Vincent and Mr MBAFOR Jean Marc AFESI.
READ MOREThe two-day event which took place at the Yaoundé conference centre on the instructions of the Head of State brought together members of the scientific committee and experts who brainstormed on various ways to combat hate speech and xenophobia.
READ MOREPersonnel enlightened on their rights and obligations
READ MOREThe President of the Commission launched a national campaign against the scourge during a press conference in Yaoundé on the 5th March 2021.
READ MORELe vendredi 26 février 2021 entre dans l’histoire à la Commission Nationale pour la Promotion du Bilinguisme et du Multiculturalisme. Le Président de cette institution, en présence du Vice-Président, de quelques membres et du Secrétaire Général, a lancé les activités d’une Journée du Multiculturalisme à son siège. Tous, y compris le personnel, arboraient des tenues traditionnelles mettant en exergue la diversité culturelle du Cameroun.
READ MOREThis was during the first biannual session of the Commission that held in Yaoundé on the 21st January 2021.
READ MOREThe evaluation was made during the second ordinary session of the Commission for 2020, which also saw a plan of action for 2021 put in place.
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