Cameroon's traditional leaders hailed the appointment of prominent women

YAOUNDE, July
11, (Xinhua / GNA) – The Cameroonian Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul
Atanga Nji paid tribute Wednesday to the traditional leaders of three northern regions of
country for the appointment of women for the first time to head important
traditional positions.

"C & # 39;
An innovation. Everyone knows that chieftaincy is a kind of conservative
organization in Cameroon and even in Africa reserved for men.

But for once
some traditional leaders have agreed to appoint women to work with them, I
think it's a very good example, "said Nji at a ceremony
reward leaders.

L & # 39; occasion
diplomatic representatives in Cameroon, was an opportunity to show
Cameroon's "unwavering" resolve to strengthen the empowerment of women and
emancipation, he added. "This is a clear sign that women are being treated
also in Cameroon.

The women
the notables should work hand in hand with their traditional leaders for the others
who are still reluctant can follow the same initiative, "said Nji.

according to
responsible, women's rights and freedoms have been undermined over the years
the three northern regions of the far north, north and adamaoua.

But the new
This move could change the game, said Nji.

GNA