The Chairperson of the Cameroon Human Rights Commission (CHRC), Professor James Mouangue Kobila, received in audience Mr Zhang Guohong, the Deputy Director General of TIEC-CAM on Wednesday, 22 November 2023 at 2:30pm.

The objective of the visit was to discuss about the ongoing construction building of the head office of the CHRC. The delegation of 8 persons was led by Mr Zhang who expressed his joy of visiting Cameroon (not the first time) and particularly the Commission, after the positive reports he has received from Mr Lee (the Cameroon Manager) regarding the Commission. He said that they continue to rely on the support of the Commission in order to ensure that the construction project is completed as early as possible.

He pleaded with the Commission to make available funds to hasten the completion of the building. He reiterated that, the lateness of payments slows down the work at the construction site and increases cost. Thus, the project should be presented to the Government alongside their challenges, so that the budget can be made available for them in due course to complete the work. He then urged the Chairperson to take necessary steps to assist them accelerate the completion of the building and to conclude on the two additional floors that should be added so as to prevent any slowdown of the work.

The Chairperson said he was glad to receive the guests and had visited China in June 2023 to attend a Forum on Global Human Rights Governance. Given that his stay was short, he would like to visit another time. He acknowledged their plea and promised to do everything possible to facilitate the work of TIEC in completing the head office building. He said he has taken note of their preoccupation and his team will do all within their means to provide solutions to the problems that have been raised.

The meeting came to an end with the exchange of gifts, group photo and interview with the media.

                                                                                                                      Mrs Mabelle Nkwenti                                                                                     CEA/ Office of the Chairperson