Cameroonian lawyer and political activist, Me Désiré Sikati, has launched a passionate appeal for collective awareness regarding consumption and work habits in Cameroon. In a text published on social media this Tuesday, he deplores an excessive tendency towards merrymaking at the expense of hard work, which he considers essential for the country's development.
Sikati points out that in many Cameroonian cities, the alcohol and food trade is omnipresent, often accompanied by loud music, without regard for the neighborhood. He contrasts this reality with developed countries where, according to him, people prioritize work and reserve festivities for special occasions such as vacations and holidays.
"No nation has developed by prioritizing celebrations," he asserts, insisting on the need for a profound overhaul of leisure activities. He also criticizes those who, capable of resisting these "deviations," allow themselves to be influenced by the "candy pastors of revival churches," thus diverting them from a concrete commitment to national progress.
The lawyer gives the example of his own discipline, saying he is at work from 7 a.m., while others are still tired from the excesses of the night before. He therefore calls for a collective awareness to reverse this trend and prioritize work and effort as drivers of Cameroon's development, with a view to 2035.
This statement comes in a context where Cameroon is seeking to achieve its sustainable development goals and improve the living conditions of its population. Consumption habits and cultural practices are increasingly being studied to understand their impact on the country's economy and social progress.
