Bui culture delegate bags Master’s Degree in International Relations.

Banseka, a holder of a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Public Service and Administration, defended the project Friday, August 2.

Chaired by Prof Amadon Monkare with Dr Nwatchok Ousmane as examiner, his research work focused on: “The Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Process of Ex-Separatist Fighters and their Contribution for the Return of Peace and Stability in the North West Region of Cameroon”.

According to the candidate, his research examined the implications of the state in the crises through the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration, DDR process as an extended measure amongst others.

He said he also examined the contributing actions of ex-separatist fighters in seeking a return to peace and stability in the conflict affected regions.

Banseka Meye postulated that the results of the research would facilitate a better understanding of the DDR process as a whole, the strategies and mechanisms put in place by the DDR committee, and the contributions of ex-separatist fighters in the return of peace and stability.

“Obtaining these results permitted us to formulate some recommendations for the amelioration of the DDR process in the North West Region and Cameroon. Within our work, we realised that the effective implementation of the DDR process is essential in systematic disarmament  and resocialisation of ex-fighters in mainstream humane and patriotic mindsets through demobilising and reintegrating them after a hand-on job training that can leverage to sustainable livelihoods and by establishing unfettered confidence building  measures to tackle the overarching issues of unemployment and inequality that provide fertile ground for the construction of the feeling of neglect and marginalization,” the candidate declared.

The jury that was apparently marveled with the research exercise especially on a delicate topic bordering around the Anglophone crisis, lauded the candidate for his magnanimity, courage and steadfastness in stating the facts as they are on the ground. 

“Conflict is natural but the solution should be the ultimate goal,” the jury president declared. 

The jury members were unanimous on the fact that the thesis could contribute enormously on the United Nations peace building initiatives, policies and principles using the Cameroonian strategy.

After the presentation by the candidate and grilling by the jury, the candidate was lauded for the wonderful initiative and graded 18.5/20, a mark qualified as excellent. 

Speaking after the defense exercise, an elated Banseka Meye Blaise made an appeal on all persons of goodwill to ensure that children back in the crisis affected regions be given an opportunity to go to school. 

He said from his experience in the field, there are so many children who have been deprived of their right to education due to the prolonged crisis, and pleaded for the sponsorship of the kids whose parents are unable to fund their education.

By Nformi Willibroad Bime

This story was first published in The Guardian Post issue No:3199 of Wednesday August 14, 2024