President Paul Biya's decree to update the National Identity Cards-read the new features

President Paul Biys recently signed various Presidential Decrees indicating a change in format of most official identification documents in Cameroon.

According to the decrees, National Identity Cards, Residence Permits, Refugee Cards, Entry Visas and Retirement Cards for officials of the National Security will all have a single identification number and not multiple numbers as has been the case in the past.

The documents will also have a SIM card allocated to them. 

The move is aimed at modernising the system and ensuring security.

CRTV