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Cameroon communication authorities satisfied with Foundation
Radio's output
This was the general impression after a visit to the
structure.
January 16, 2015
The authorities of the Cameroon Ministry of Communication visited Foundation
Radio (FR) on Wednesday January 14, 2015. The delegation was headed by the North
West Minister of Communication, Dr. Louis Marie Begne.
The Station Manager of Foundation Radio Mokun Njouny Nelson first led them on a
guided tour of the structures and various components of The Fomunyoh Foundation;
proprietor of FR.
During a working session that followed the Station Manager assured the
communication delegation that its mission was not different from that assigned
to the journalism profession and the government of Cameroon; educate inform and
entertain, raise citizen awareness and to positively impact their wellbeing
while meeting the interests of the surrounding underserved communities. The
delegate was also informed that in spite of the financial constraints faced by
the station due to lack of advertisement and the absence of state subvention; FR
paid its taxes regularly did not owe staff salary arrears.
In response, the North West Regional Delegate of Communication, Dr. Loius Marie
Begne expressed satisfaction at the professionalism of FR staff. He said since
his appointed four months ago he has not had any complaints of unethical
reporting indicting Foundation Radio. He encouraged FR�s staff to maintain this
diligence, while promising the collaboration of his services when solicited.
The delegation also included; the Mezam Divisional Delegate of Communication, the
Regional Chiefs for Public Communication, Private Media and Publicity,
Communication Technology and Judicial Affairs.
Foundation Radio is one of the components of the Fomunyoh Foundation. It is
located in Bamenda in the North West Region of Cameroon.
Landze Verla
READ MOKUN
NJOUNY NELSON, STATION MANAGER FOUNDATION RADIO, SPEECH ON THE OCCASION
OF THE CONTACT VISIT OF THE NORTH WEST REGIONAL DELEGATE FOR
COMMUNICATION.
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