Cameroon:Hon. Emilia Lifaka Commended for Donating To SW Chiefs

 By Christopher Ambe Shu



Hon..Emilia M.Lifaka



 Hon Emilia Monjowa Lifaka, Vice president of Cameroon‘s National Assembly has received accolade from Southwest Chief for being the first Member of Parliament(MP) to make a donation to Southwest Chiefs’ Conference(SWECC),now headed by Nhon Etuge Pius,with Chief Ayuk John Etchu as its Secretary-General



Hon.Lifaka has donated 100 plastic chairs and the sum of FCFA 500,000 to the chiefs recently to help them equip their secretariat in Buea, whose conference had inadequate seats and other office equipment.

“  Your Highness, though so little this is an offer coming from your daughter who recognizes and respects the institution you represent, who acknowledges the important role you play in the development effort of our region and the enormous contribution and sacrifices you make to ensure that there is peace in the region…”,remarked Hon Lifaka,as she made the donations. “ It is my own way of contribution in providing you with an enabling environment to enable you accomplish your mission”

Present to receive the gifts were members SWECC executive Council, who variously showered Hon. Lifaka with praises.

For instance, Chief Tabong Kima (and retired Ambassador) said, “I have not heard before that any of our MP’s has had anything to do with the chiefs. It is a wonderful initiative. The chiefs are delighted for the gifts”

For his part, a beaming Chief Tabe Tando, said, “Madam, we are grateful .You are the first to come. We have seen images of what you have done elsewhere before this. We can only say continue...”

Observers said Hon Lifaka is arguably the most generous MP in the Southwest region.

”Every time you hear that Hon. Lifaka is donating to this or that group.What are  other MP’s doing? ” questioned a journalist also witnessed the brief ceremony

Source: The Recorder Newspaper of September 16, 2010, Camaeroon