By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
The leading telecommunications provider in Cameroon, Cameroon Telecommunications (CAMTEL) has showcased its prowess to the visiting staff and students of the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management. The delegation from Nigeria visited CAMTEL on September 12.
The visit To Cameroon, involving 29 staff and students, is part of the cooperation ties between Cameroon and Nigeria. The visit is centered around the theme, “Enhancing National Security through Regional Cooperation for Socio-Economic Development.”
During their visit to CAMTEL, the telecommunication company explored its role in strengthening regional security and promoting digital development.
Francis Ottou, Technical Adviser No. I at CAMTEL (Personal Representative of the General Manager), stressed the importance of collaboration between defense and telecommunications sectors in today’s world of rapidly evolving threats.
While highlighted the growing importance of cybersecurity and its potential to destabilize entire nations, he said CAMTEL, as the leading telecommunications provider in Cameroon, plays a crucial role in safeguarding its infrastructure and protecting data.
“CAMTEL, as the pillar of telecommunications in Cameroon, plays a central role in this new invisible war,” he said. “We are committed to securing our infrastructure and protecting data, aware that every flaw in our network can become a tool in the hands of opposing forces.”
Ottou also stressed that CAMTEL is not only a key player in the digital economy but also a vital contributor to Cameroon’s resilience. Through significant structural reforms, CAMTEL aims to consolidate its position as the undisputed leader in telecommunications in Cameroon and in Africa.
“CAMTEL, is not only a key player in the digital economy, but also a vector of resilience for Cameroonians, he said. “We have undertaken a profound transformation, marked by bold structural reforms, with the goal of consolidating our position as the undisputed leader in telecommunications in Cameroon,”
According to Ottou, “CAMTEL’s mission does not stop at providing access to telecommunications services: it extends to creating innovative solutions to guarantee the security and digital sovereignty of our nation.”
On his part, Brigadier General JIB Manjang, Deputy Commandant and Director of Studies at the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management who doubled as the team leader, stressed the importance of strengthening the relationship between Cameroon and Nigeria.
“We are more of brothers than countries separated by boundaries. We have a lot of cooperation in different areas and we also had and still having challenges common to both countries,” he said.
Stating the necessity of strengthening the relationship between Cameroon and Nigeria to effectively address the challenges faced by both countries.
“One of the things that give actors the leverage to do what they do is ICT. This is where CAMTEL comes in. It depends on us to see how to put our heads together, strategize to fight them,” Brigadier General JIB Manjang
According to the team leader, the visit to Cameroon will provide an opportunity for the Nigerian delegation to gain insights into the strategic environment in the region and Africa. It will also allow them to engage in practical activities, interact with the local environment, and broaden their understanding.
CAMTEL used the occasion to showcased its infrastructure and demonstrated how it supports the military in safeguarding its territory. The company also highlighted its collaborations with other countries to enhance digitalization and its aspirations to become a regional hub in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030.
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