By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Cameroon Telecommunications (CAMTEL) has welcomed 127 young technicians to boost its network and ensure quality service delivery.
The new technicians were welcomed into the state-owned company Tuesday, Nov. 25, during a ceremony presided over by General Manager, Judith Yah Sunday epse Achidi. The event took place at the National Emergency Telecommunications Network Center in Ekounou, Yaounde.
Baptized “𝑇𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝐸𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒”, the 127 are the first cohort of CAMTEL’s Professional Integration Program (PIP), which aims to provide young graduates from various national higher learning institutions with their initial professional experience within the company’s operational sections.
After completing a two-week immersion period, the technicians are now ready to join CAMTEL’s field operational teams for a six-month period, which is renewable once.
Before embracing this opportunity, Judith Yah Sunday urged the graduates to distinguish themselves through determination, engagement, integrity, and know-how.
“I am very delighted to launch the Professional Integration Program which offers an opportunity for young graduates to demonstrate their know-how and acquire experience,” Judith Yah Sunday said. “The Professional Integration Program is an initiative led by CAMTEL, designed to provide recent graduates with their first professional experience in various areas of operations in our company.”
GM Judith Yah Sunday stressed that the PIP aligns with the vision of Head of State President Paul Biya to create more opportunities for women and youths, as outlined in his swearing-in speech on Nov. 6, 2025.
During their two-week immersion, the young technicians went through theoretical modules covering company values, missions, and vision, as well as practical realities like network exploitation, maintenance techniques, and Fiber Connect. They were also embedded with technical teams in the field.
These opportunities have given the graduates a foretaste of the professional world. A representative of the batch expressed gratitude to the General Manager: “We thank you for the opportunity and we take the commitment to be disciplined, professional and to shun all malpractices in the exercise of our duties.”
About the YIP
Launched months ago, over 270 and candidates from higher institutions of learning across the country showed interest with their files scrutinized before the interview process.
On November 7, one day after President Biya’s swearing in, CAMTEL swung into action by retaining 127 candidates who will now have the opportunity to acquire experience for six months renewable once.
