Nigerian Consul – General, Ambassador Bappah visits Bakassi residents

The Buea-based Consul- General of Nigeria to the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon, Ambassador Lawal Bappah, was on a Consular tour along with delegation as well as prominent Nigerians in Cameroon to visit communities in Bakassi.

It was the first time the new Nigerian Consul General was officially visiting the localities of Bakassi since taking over the office in Buea, capital of the South West Region, and the Communities visited are Kombo Itindi, Idabato and Bekumu where we have over 30,000 Nigerians.

Thousands of Nigerians came out to welcome the Nigeria diplomat with celebrations in the communities with opportunities to express their feelings and while the CG urges the Cameroonian authorities for more protections.

During the Consular visit in Kombo, Consul General Bappah was received by Walaq Ishaq, the divisional officer for Bamusso Subdivision in a rousing reception.

During sessions with the local leaders, the Consul General sought for major issues that the populace would like the authorities to address. One of the local leaders, Samuel Mememe, the Mayor of Bamusso principality who was also present briefed the diplomat. “For us to have harmonious breakthrough in our administration we need to accommodate the Nigeria population for us to succeed because they are the economic backbone.”

On his part, the Nigeria Consul General expresses satisfaction while calling on Nigeria population to live in peace and harmony and respect the laws of the host country, Cameroon.

“This is a tour that gives the opportunity to interact with our compatriots, to see their worries and concerns. I am personally impressed, particularly by the reception of the community officers, we are high grateful.”
The CG promised to work with Cameroon authorities towards resolving some highlighted challenges. He further advised the Nigerians to be law abiding to the host country.

Prior to the tour, Consul General Bappah inaugurated the newly-elected executive members of the Union of Nigerian residents in Bakassi as intermediary between the Nigerian Consulate General and Cameroon authorities for facilitation of requests.