The Drum Newspaper is 12years old.
Celebrations to mark the 12th Anniversary of the Bali-Mezam Division
headquartered newspaper 12years of existence took please in Bamenda Saturday
April 21 exactly the same day the paper saw the light of day in 2006.
“It was on the 21st of April 2006
that is press organ hit the newsstands. The prevailing circumstances that led
to its creation, is a tale of its own. History will vividly remember that at
one moment, Bali Sub division in Mezam Division was locally, nationally and
internationally recognized as the hub of social unrest.” Akam Eric The Drum
publisher told his anniversary guests.
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According to the publisher despite the
presence of different media houses at the time “this newspaper came up to
equate the quality of news that left the community to the outside world” and
consequently trough their write Akam adds they had “to make reason prevail over
ignorance.”
As to what the newspaper is celebrating at 12
the publisher explained “we can hit our chest and crow proudly that, if there
is peace in Bali, Mezam and Cameroon as a whole, we can be counted amongst.”
Looking back in his community of origin, Akam
Eric notes that “The Drum has made great strides to promote the culture of
peace rekindle development amongst our peers, encouraged reading culture.”
Statistics he added “reveal that villagers with little or no formal education
read newspapers, listen to the radio and even watch TV with wrap attention.”
Addressing the anniversary event on behalf of
the laureates, Senior Councilor Lucas Ngu Afong who is member of the Bamenda
City board member and Councilor of the Bamenda III Council expressed
satisfaction with the distinction given them as laureates. Awarded Most
Dedicated and People Oriented Councilor of the Year, Lucas Ngu said like him,
he hopes that the awards will be a strong motivation to do more for the people.
According to the Councilor and SDF District Chairman for Bamenda III electoral
district, he received the recognition because of the great support from his
Mbessi Constituency where he is credited for helping over 20 couples seal their
marriages, installation of street lights, lobbying for roads amongst others.
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Ntumfor Barrister Nico Halle international
peace crusader and and member of the National Commission for the promotion of
Bilingualism and Multiculturalism who was represented at the event, Mbah Achah
Rose Supreme State audit Minister and others featured amongst the laureates.
Admitting that the road has not been easy
with several challenges faced, Eric expressed the hope for better days ahead
appealing for more support from the readers and trust from more advertisers for
the growth of the paper so as to give rooms for more celebrations.
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