{"id":3420,"date":"2026-05-19T06:50:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T05:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgro.cm\/?p=3420"},"modified":"2026-06-08T19:41:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T18:41:14","slug":"obseques-marcel-niat-njifenji-ouest-cameroun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgro.cm\/en\/marcel-niat-njifenji-funeral-west-cameroon\/","title":{"rendered":"State funeral for Marcel Niat Njifenji held in Cameroon\u2019s West Region"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Cameroon paid tribute to former Senate President Marcel Niat Njifenji as his body arrived in the West Region. Authorities, citizens and top officials gathered to honor his legacy ahead of his burial in Bangangt\u00e9.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>A solemn arrival in Tonga<\/h3>\n<p>On May 15, 2026, the body of Marcel Niat Njifenji arrived in the West Region.<br \/>The funeral convoy was received in Tonga by the regional governor and local authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Large crowds lined the roads.<br \/>Residents paid a final tribute to one of their most prominent figures.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>High-ranking officials<\/h3>\n<p>Top state officials attended the ceremony.<br \/>Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute was present.<\/p>\n<p>The Speaker of the National Assembly and Senate President Aboubakary Abdoulaye also attended.<br \/>The latter represented the Head of State.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Official ceremonies with full state protocol<\/h3>\n<p>The following day, ceremonies continued with full state honors.<br \/>The protocol was conducted with solemnity.<\/p>\n<p>Key highlights included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Official arrival of the Head of State\u2019s representative<\/li>\n<li>A dignified procession<\/li>\n<li>Wreath laying ceremony<\/li>\n<li>Reading of the presidential condolence message<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The message was delivered by Nd\u00e9 Senior Divisional Officer Auguste Essomba.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Posthumous national honor<\/h3>\n<p>Marcel Niat Njifenji was posthumously awarded the rank of Commander of Agricultural Merit.<br \/>The honor was granted on behalf of the President.<\/p>\n<p>It recognizes his contribution to national development.<br \/>It also reflects his distinguished public service career.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>National tribute to a respected statesman<\/h3>\n<p>The funeral service was led by Reverend Alexandre Billa Mbenga.<br \/>He heads the Evangelical Church of Cameroon.<\/p>\n<p>Diplomatic representatives and traditional leaders also attended.<br \/>The ceremony highlighted national unity in honoring the late statesman.<\/p>\n<p>He will be laid to rest in Bangangt\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/sgro.cm\/marcel-niat-njifenji-state-funeral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image shots<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National tribute to Marcel Niat Njifenji in Cameroon\u2019s West Region. 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