The Consul-General of Nigeria to Douala, the Republic of Cameroon, Honorable (HRM) Queen Efe A. Clark-Omeru has saluted Nigerians living in Douala, Cameroon for remaining diligent law abiding residents to host country and assured Nigerians in Douala a long lasting solutions over resident permit issues.
CG Clark-Omeru disclosed this during the swearing-in ceremony of the 15-man team held recently at Ngodi in the Douala II Subdivision.
Consul General Clark-Omeru, prior to administering the pronouncement of the oath and issuance of instruments of office to the new team, she commended the performance of the outgoing bureau and handed over meritorious certificate in appreciation of their duly rendered services while in office.
“I would like that you do not flinch in the services you are to render to your fellow Nigerians living in Douala, you are to take care of them like brothers and sisters. The victory in November is an expression of hope and trust from Nigerians. I plead that you remain committed as you represent our nation’s interest in Cameroon,” said Clark-Omeru.
CG Clark-Omeru assured the Nigerians that together with their union president, a liaising cooperation with the local authorities to bring a last solution to resident permit issue.
Newly elected members of the executive bureau of the Nigeria community in Douala in Littoral region have been commissioned into office with a call to be committed in serving fellow Nigerians living in the economic capital city.
The new execcutive would handle the affairs of Nigerians in Douala for the next four years comprises both of those who served in the last mandate and were found worthy to serve again and new comers.
The team is made up of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations Officer, Welfare Officer, Circular Bearers, Provost and Assistant Provost.
Clark-Omeru also seized the opportunity to congratulate the entire Nigerian community in Douala for their exemplary behaviour in respecting the laws of the land and their remarkable contribution to economy through foreign direct investment.
The newly elected union president for Douala, Hon. Bic Okwujiakwu, in his acceptance speech said his coming to office for a second mandate is to serve and put smiles in continuity for all Nigerians, noting that he got renewed confidence from his brothers and sisters because of his past performance in leadership role, and not because of what he stance to gain as a leader.
He pleaded to carry on with already engaged projects. He said the output of his team will be satisfactory to all and sundry with their problems to be priority in his reign.
Many Nigerian residents in Douala said they look forward to have some of their problems handled by the new team.