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Youths As Pillars Of Economic Recovery

Cameroon is currently involved in several development projects aimed at transforming the country into an emerging economy by 2035. Either out of determination or sheer desire to ensure that the vision comes to fruition, many senior State functionaries have taken on the slogan, ensuring that they attach it to just anything.
However, the real issues will be how Cameroonians take ownership of the initiative through personal commitment, and effectively contributing towards its success. The construction of the Kribi Industrial Port complex, the Lom Pangar Dam and Memve’ele Hydroelectric Dam among others are mega projects expected to jump-start the economy, improve the living conditions of the people and transform the country. Yet, no single individual or community can pretend to have a magic wand that would make Cameroon attain the goals. There will be need for concerted action especially from the youths, who are not only the future of Cameroon but happen to be those with enough energy and vision to vigorously contribute to the projects.
Consequently, in addressing the youth on February 10, 2012 on the occasion of the 46th National Youth Day, President Paul Biya implicitly reminded them of “economic patriotism” as a civic responsibility in nation-building. The Head of State pointed out to them that; “It is also your duty to be part of our common grand vision at the service of our country which assisted you throughout your studies. It will be a rightful contribution and a mark of good citizenship. Clearly put, I am counting on you to be the builders of the exemplary Republic to which we all aspire.”

Reasons why such a reminder sounded indispensible are not far-fetched. Not only do some youths begin cheating and corrupting from school, they stop at nothing to settle scores, block files in their office drawers or overtly insist on tips before rendering regular services once they are given public office. Most, if not all Cameroonians are agreed on the drop in moral standards across all strata of society; with the youth using various excuses to adopt behavioural patterns that make it difficult for them to contribute to nation-building.

If the National Civic Agency for Participation in Development and the Youth Promotion Multipurpose Centres’ objective of raising youth awareness on the importance of national efforts towards development are not hijacked, then the youths may hope for some solutions to their problems through such institutions. Again, for the structures to effectively enable the youths to contribute their quota to the modernisation of the country, they will not only have to be alert to changes around them, but they will have to take an active part in the evolution of such structures put in place to cater for their needs. Perhaps that explains why the Head of State also reminded them that education today must no longer be only about “acquiring knowledge with a view to ensuring your personal success.” They equally have the challenge to be part and parcel of the new vision of the country. Of course, it would be needless adding that if they do not remain vigilant and follow up what is meant for them, others may take over to their detriment.

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