'Operation to stop unauthorised transport' starts today

Police and gendarmes will be stationed at certain points on the road in Yaounde to put all unauthorised vehicles in order.

The decision was taken by the Minister of Transport (Mint), Robert Nkili, during the traditional meeting of the social dialogue between government, the national unions of workers and land transport held last Thursday in the premises of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MINTSS) in Yaounde. The areas concerned in this secret transporters known as, "clandos" are Nkoabang, Mendong, Soa and Nkolbisson.

This new development stems from the governor's decision, a few months ago, to the MINT to fight against illegally vehicle operation in the area. This operation aims to clean up the urban and suburban transport sector.

The concerned must have identification badges, appropriate vehicles to convey commuters etc. "In terms of smuggling, it has been proven that very often, these are vehicles that are used for the activity.

It thus contributes to social theft, and they also compete with professionals in the vicinity.

"That is why we are happy with this decision of the Minister of Transport together with DGNS and Sed who will accompany us. With their help, we will eradicate this scourge that undermines the national economy. Only professionals will now have access to the business, "said John Collins Ndefosso Keng, national president of the land transport sector employees.

Present at the meeting were the ministers of Labour, Grégoire Owona Trade, Luc Magloire Atangana Mbarga, the Delegate General for National Security (DGSN), Martin Mbarga Nguélé, and the Secretary of State for Defence (SED) in charge of the Gendarmerie, Jean-Baptiste Bokam.

In the center of trade, matters relating to land transport throughout the territory, they also discussed the rising prices of fuel at the petrol stations and the Islamic sect Boko Haram.

For Grégoire Owona "this sector meeting, allowed to tour the problems and make some resolutions to set deadlines." He concluded: "we will find ourselves in a few months to see the progress. It is important to take stock."