Crackdown on Mass Exodus: Douala International Airport Commissioner Issues Stern Warning

The Commissioner stated that individuals, including civil servants, state agents, and contractual executives, are approaching employees from various structures operating on the airport platform, such as the health service, ADC, DGRE, and ST, offering significant sums of money to facilitate their escape from Cameroon.

The Commissioner expressed deep concern over this trend, emphasizing its negative impact on the Cameroonian public service. It was highlighted that primary and secondary school teachers, as well as professionals in the medical field, are among those frequently attempting to use these illegal channels to leave the country.

The communication issued a stern warning against such acts, describing them as compromising morality, ethics, and probity - fundamental principles for public officials. The Commissioner urged a relentless fight against this phenomenon, emphasizing the need to preserve the integrity of the public service.

To tackle the issue, the Commissioner instructed the File service to be vigilant and work towards reducing these illegal activities to zero. Any offender caught facilitating such maneuvers was warned that they would face the full force of the legal arsenal in the country.

The announcement sheds light on the broader issue of individuals seeking to escape what they perceive as an unlivable situation in Cameroon. The Commissioner's directive indicates a commitment to upholding ethical standards within the public service and addressing the root causes of this troubling trend. It remains to be seen how these measures will impact the prevalence of illegal travel networks and whether they will contribute to improving the overall situation in the country.