Over 2000 new recruits of Cameroon’s public service have acquired knowledge on the functioning of public administration , months after they succeeded at various competitive Entrance Examinations.
It was a two-day induction seminar for successful candidates of the 2025 direct competitive examinations and the 8th batch of the Institute of Economy and Finance opened this April 13, 2026, in Yaoundé.
The initiative, organized by the Ministry of Public Service and Administrative Reform, brought together thousands of newly recruited civil servants for orientation on the functioning of Cameroon’s public administration.
Presiding over the ceremony, the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reform, Joseph LE, said the seminar is designed to equip recruits with the tools needed to function effectively within the administration. He noted that the initiative, implemented over the past five years on the instructions of the Prime Minister, prepares new recruits before they assume duty.
According to the Minister, beyond professional integration, the seminar also serves as a strategic tool to fight corruption.
« It is important to show them what they have to do and what they should avoid,” he stated, stressing the need for integrity, loyalty and professionalism in public service.
The sessions featured a series of expert presentations and panel discussions coordinated by senior officials of the ministry. The new recruits discussed issues including the legal and regulatory framework of public administration, career management, administrative writing, ethics and professional conduct, as well as the rights and obligations of civil servants.
Participants were also educated on discipline, salary management and the protection of public funds.
A key highlight of the seminar was the presentation of AIGLES, a modern digital system designed to manage state personnel, payroll and career progression. Authorities say the tool is central to ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, efficiency and accountability in public administration.
In his address, the Minister stated that the seminar aligns with the National Development Strategy (#SND30), which focuses on a more efficient, ethical and performance-driven public service focused on the general interest.
Joseph Le also urged participants to pay close attention to the issues discussed and, actively engage with experts.
Participants welcomed the initiative, expressing appreciation for the seminar. Newly recruited civil servants pledged to serve with loyalty, integrity and professionalism, adding that the training particularly strengthened their understanding of administrative procedures and ethical standards.
The seminar is expected to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of disciplined, competent and accountable public servants capable of meeting the demands of a modernized administration.
Egoh Yvonne (Intern)
