The Commercial bike sector in Babadjou subdivision in the West as elsewhere all over the national territory, has become a breeding ground for many criminals who take advantage of a certain level of liberty in the sector, to commit their atrocities such as robbery, rape, kidnappings, drug trafficking just to name a few. A sector which if controlled and organized, will be a pillar in the economic and security development of the locality, official said.
There are the majors reasons why the National Union of Organized Motobike Riders in Cameroon, SYNCMOCAM created some two years ago to defend the rights of commercial bike riders, on Tuesday January 9, 2024, organized a workshop at the Babadjou municipal council to sensitize bike riders on the importance of cleaning up the sector.
The event was presided over by the National Coordinator of SYNCMOCAM, Augustin Ngoumtsa.
During the discussions, commercial bike riders in Babadjou led by Nguemeta Boris, cited numerous clashes they have with forces of law and order
and council agents as their main obstacles.
‘Our main problem here is that uniform men disturb us a lot. I don’t know what they want from us’ Boris told said.
To these problems, the riders were called upon to be identified with uniforms and be full members of SYNCMOCAM, so that their rights be defended in case they are in trouble. Given that they operate in a danger zone, border to the crisis hit North West Region they were also called upon to always have their necessary documents when carrying out their daily activities. The documents comprise of a driver’s license, insurance, a 13000 annual council tax and a bike registration document.
‘Biker riders have the same problems all over the national territory’ Said Mr Nguimtsa, SYNCMOCAM Coordinator
‘All we ask is for our younger ones who are in the sector to join the Union so that their rights be defended. They should also avoid being on the wrong side. The should have their documents and avoid reckless riding especially as they are in a danger zone’ He adde
d.
The Council on its part, promised to accompany the riders in the acquisition of civil status registration documents such as birth certificates which will ease the issuance other documents which will facilitate their circulation like driver’s licenses.
While promising to comply with the above-mentioned modalities, the bike riders promised to respect the ethics of the profession so that clients’ trusts will be regained.
The Commercial bike sector in Babadjou Subdivision has always been playing an important role in the economy and security of the locality.
Source: Cameroon News Agency
Working with the spirit of cooperation among the government and the private sector is instrumental to realize Ethiopia’s digital transformation and sustainable development ambitions, according to the Ministry of Innovation and Technology.
Opening a half-day conference to discuss on the importance of strengthening cooperation with the private sector in ICT and digital sector, Minister of Innovation and Technology Belete Molla said working with the spirit of cooperation, utilizing new mechanisms and creating conducive conditions are essential to realize Ethiopia’s digital transformation and sustainable development.
Guided by the country’s development plan for 2021-2030, Ethiopia launched its digital transformation strategy 2025 in 2020.
For the minister, to bring concrete change in ICT and digital economy, Ethiopian digital strategy 2025 is under implementation by all stakeholders as the strategy is crucial to realize the country’s ambition by involving the private sector as the main player.
The cooperati
on between the government and the private industry has to be further enhanced to play a crucial role in empowering Ethiopia’s digital economy, the minister further elaborated.
Noting that the cooperation will be vital to providing training programs and knowledge sharing among others in a collaborative manner, he said today’s meeting aimed to exchange ideas for identifying challenges faced in the ICT and digital sector and generating solutions.
Ethiopia is yet to realize its potential in the digital space and leverage technology to build a more prosperous society.
Ethiopia’s 2025 Digital Strategy includes five priorities: implementation of a digital ID, digital payments, e-governance, e-commerce and cybersecurity.
It is complemented by more specific strategies, such as the National Financial Inclusion Strategy and the National Bank of Ethiopia’s National Digital Payments Strategy, which aim to transform the payment ecosystem and support the building of a cash-lite and financially inclusive economy.
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ce: Ethiopian News Agency