In a remarkable display of gratitude and renewed confidence, commercial motorcycle riders in Ndop have publicly applauded Hon. Njingum Musa for his humanitarian and economic support offered them during this year’s Ramadan celebration.
The gesture saw scores of commercial motorcycle operators received financial assistance to strengthen their daily commercial activity. This amid lingering socio-economic hardship resultant from years of insecurity in the region.
Presenting the offer, the Member of Parliament acknowledged the enormous difficulties faced by the youth as they strive to make ends meet in a fragile environment. Addressing the bike riders as he handed them their support individually, Hon. Njingum, full of compassion said “While this little token may not completely take off the yoke of challenges from your shoulders; it is intended to ease your burden”.
This not being the first time the MP is coming to their aid, he reassured them saying “I understand the difficult circumstances many of us, most especially our young people are going through. This token might not be enough but it is better than nothing”, he said.
Hon. Njingum told the young people that he will continue to support their activities and also encourage other stakeholders in the division to do same so that together they can restore lasting peace and prosperity in their community.
On their part, the riders who had tuned out in an impressive number acknowledge their benefactor. Through their representative, Alim; they accepted the MP’s intervention, and termed it “a timely act of generosity and solidarity”. Alim, on behalf of his colleagues praised the MP emphasizing to him that “Your unwavering Support has never left us. We are grateful. You have always stood by us spiritually, morally and economically. Your love and encouragements mean much to us and our families”, he concluded.
The beneficiaries further lauded Hon. Njingum’s advocacy for peace, noting that visible improvement in peace and security is gradually restoring confidence amongst residents of the division where people now freely move and go about their daily activities without fear.
They also pledged to intensify sensitization efforts amongst peer especially those still trapped in circles of violence.
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“Let us abandon attitudes that divide us and embrace the values of peace, unity and nation building”.
Our future in Ngoketunjia division, the Northwest region and Cameroon at large depends on the choices we make today. Our youth remain our backbone, the future we must build. It is incumbent on us to guide them towards the right paths.We are doing just that. On their part, they have the responsibility to stand up for the right and true values of life. They must choose right. Young people must as a matter of urgency shun violence in all forms. They must make conscious efforts to build and maintain peace in Ngoketunjia and beyond. That way, the desired growth and development will follow and all of us will benefit. Let us abandon attitudes that divide us and embrace the values of peace, unity and nation building. Our future depends on the choices we make today. As the saying goes, once bitten twice shy; we must have learned.
Irene Aweneg
