The Senators from across the North West were on an outreach mission within the region. They have reassured mayors that they will champion their long term cause, which is to see mayors begin receiving salaries.
According to Cameroon Tribune
"Senator Dingha Ignatius Bayin acknowledges that the visit is “a little too late” but they are happy as a team to demonstrate unity of action.
Sizing up the problems of council areas, the Senators came face to face with councils which placed salaries for Mayors as one of their priority requests. The Senators travelled with a ‘thank you’ message for their electorate who are councillors.
Elected on April 14, 2013, pioneer Senators from the North West have completed their first ever field outreach in the region. They crisscrossed all the divisions of the North West from July 13-15th, 2015 with a message of hope in efforts to enhance development. Team leader; Senator Simon Achidi Achu is at the helm of the team of six.
Senator Wanlo John acknowledged that it was a rare moment for the Senators to commune with councillors as they retired with concrete information that the file for salaries for mayors is effectively on course. They were convinced that salaries and other incentives are necessary to reinforce and inspire mayors in the drive for decentralisation. The Senators are also positive about the need to step up sitting fees or allowances for councillors who cannot be paid salaries for now."
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