Paul Abine Ayah
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Paul Abine Ayah was a member of the National Assembly of Cameroon
and a member of the ruling Cameroon People's Democratic Movement
. Until recently, he joined the Opposition Party called the Peoples Action Party (PAP). In August 2007 he was elected as Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Assembly of Cameroon. He is a deputy for Manyu
in the Southwest Province.
He graduated from the Cameroon National School of Administration and Magistracy (ENAM
) in Yaounde
in 1976 and went on to become the vice-president of the Court of Appeal in Buea
, Southwest Province, until becoming member of the National Assembly of Cameroon in 2002.
He is based in Akwaya
, which is accessible by a poorly maintained road and foot track from Mamfe
in Cameroon
, however it is easier to access from Nigeria
. The area has been subject to unrest due to land and tribal conflict.
In June 2006, along with other deputies, he called on the government to investigate allegations of high level corruption involving one of its ministers, Augustin Frédéric Kodock
, regarding Kodock's earlier tenure at the head of the Agriculture Ministry.
In November 2007 he indicated his support for a law banning female genital mutilation, which is still practiced by members of the Ejagham tribe in the area he represents as a deputy. He also indicated his support for a law that would ban marriage for children. For women and girls marriage without parental consent is not permitted until 21 in Cameroon, and marriages of girls under 15 years old are not permitted by law, except with presidential permission. However, marriages as young as 8 or 9 years old occur in the north of Cameroon.
In early 2008, Ayah was an outspoken critic of the 2008 changes to the Constitution of Cameroon
, which removed term limits that would have prevented President Paul Biya
from standing for re-election in 2011. According to Ayah, the changes were "not democratic", and he said that if the bill was adopted it would "will take us back some 200 years." Despite not being present at the vote in the National Assembly and declaring that he had not made a procuration
for his vote, a vote was reportedly made in his name.
November 2007 he indicated his support for a law banning female genital mutilation, which in the past was practiced by members of the Ejagham tribe. Paul Ayah represents the Akwaya subdivision as a deputy.
On 3rd day of January 2011Ayah Paul resign from the CPDM and now stand for the forth coming presidential elections.
Humanitarian action
Social & Humanitarian action
Over 50 (fifty), essentially through St Valentine (Orphanage), Buea. At least ten among them are graduates from universities.
Head of the following civil society organizations As of June 20, 2008:
- ST Valentine’s Orphanage (website)
-PROPSCameroon
-TOOLS n TOILS: The problems we face as a society often seem limitless but so are the opportunities we have to address them. Philantropy plays a vital role in easing suffering and advancing positive change and the challenge for donors is to give in a way that contributes to lasting solutions….
Our vision for building healthy communities includes nurturing the arts, engaging children in learning, addressing the needs of the vulnerable populations among others. in six years of charitable giving, we have learnt that in order to make the greatest impact in these areas, we must employ a variety of strategies. through direct grants, technical assistance and knowledge dissermination will help build infrastructures, extend their reach and bring effective programmes to scale. These multiple approaches advance our mission of enriching lives and strengthening communities.
We give both financial and in-kind community support to local non-profits. While much of our work is regionally focused, we have a broad vision. Consequently, we remain flexible, paternering with others to meet the great challenges of the day whether on emerging crises such as disease or natural disasters. Using innovative strategies to drive change, we’re proud to help define 21st century philantropy.
National Assembly of Cameroon
The National Assembly is the parliament of Cameroon. It has 180 members, elected for five-year terms in 49 single and multi-seat constituencies....
and a member of the ruling Cameroon People's Democratic Movement
Cameroon People's Democratic Movement
The Cameroon People's Democratic Movement is the ruling political party in Cameroon.-History:Previously known as the Cameroon National Union, which had dominated Cameroon politics since independence in 1960, it was renamed in 1985...
. Until recently, he joined the Opposition Party called the Peoples Action Party (PAP). In August 2007 he was elected as Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Assembly of Cameroon. He is a deputy for Manyu
Manyu
, Vedic Sanskrit for "spirit, temper, ardour, passion, anger" is war god,wielder of thunder,slayer of foes,of Dasyus. He is fierce,queller of the foe and is self-existent. He is beseeched to bring health and wealth...
in the Southwest Province.
He graduated from the Cameroon National School of Administration and Magistracy (ENAM
ENAM
Enamelin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ENAM gene.-Further reading:...
) in Yaounde
Yaoundé
-Transportation:Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is a major civilian hub, while nearby Yaoundé Airport is used by the military. Railway lines run west to the port city of Douala and north to N'Gaoundéré. Many bus companies operate from the city; particularly in the Nsam and Mvan neighborhoods...
in 1976 and went on to become the vice-president of the Court of Appeal in Buea
Buea
Buea is the capital of the Southwest Region of Cameroon. The town is located on the eastern slopes of Mount Cameroon and has a population of 90,088 . Buea was the colonial capital of the German Kamerun from 1901 to 1919,and the capital of the Southern Cameroons from 1949 until 1961...
, Southwest Province, until becoming member of the National Assembly of Cameroon in 2002.
He is based in Akwaya
Akwaya
-References:* * - Thèse de Donation Avele, Université Montesquieu Bordeaux IV * Charles Nanga, , Mémoire ENA....
, which is accessible by a poorly maintained road and foot track from Mamfe
Mamfe
Mamfe is a city and capital of the Manyu department of the Southwest Province in Cameroon. It is located from the border of Nigeria, on the Manyu River. It has a population of 20,300 . It is known as a centre for traditional religion and traditional medicine...
in Cameroon
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon , is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the...
, however it is easier to access from Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
. The area has been subject to unrest due to land and tribal conflict.
In June 2006, along with other deputies, he called on the government to investigate allegations of high level corruption involving one of its ministers, Augustin Frédéric Kodock
Augustin Frédéric Kodock
Augustin Frédéric Kodock was a Cameroonian politician who has been Secretary-General of the Union of the Peoples of Cameroon since 1991. He worked in Cameroon's state administration during the 1960s and then worked at the African Development Bank through the 1970s...
, regarding Kodock's earlier tenure at the head of the Agriculture Ministry.
In November 2007 he indicated his support for a law banning female genital mutilation, which is still practiced by members of the Ejagham tribe in the area he represents as a deputy. He also indicated his support for a law that would ban marriage for children. For women and girls marriage without parental consent is not permitted until 21 in Cameroon, and marriages of girls under 15 years old are not permitted by law, except with presidential permission. However, marriages as young as 8 or 9 years old occur in the north of Cameroon.
In early 2008, Ayah was an outspoken critic of the 2008 changes to the Constitution of Cameroon
Constitution of Cameroon
The Constitution of Cameroon is the supreme law of the Republic of Cameroon. The document consists of a preamble and 13 Parts, each divided into Articles...
, which removed term limits that would have prevented President Paul Biya
Paul Biya
Paul Biya is a Cameroonian politician who has been the President of Cameroon since 6 November 1982. A native of Cameroon's south, Biya rose rapidly as a bureaucrat under President Ahmadou Ahidjo in the 1960s, serving as Secretary-General of the Presidency from 1968 to 1975 and then as Prime...
from standing for re-election in 2011. According to Ayah, the changes were "not democratic", and he said that if the bill was adopted it would "will take us back some 200 years." Despite not being present at the vote in the National Assembly and declaring that he had not made a procuration
Procuration
Procuration is the action of taking care of, hence management, stewardship, agency. The word is applied to the authority or power delegated to a procurator, or agent, as well as to the exercise of such authority expressed frequently by procuration , or shortly per pro., or simply p.p.A common...
for his vote, a vote was reportedly made in his name.
November 2007 he indicated his support for a law banning female genital mutilation, which in the past was practiced by members of the Ejagham tribe. Paul Ayah represents the Akwaya subdivision as a deputy.
On 3rd day of January 2011Ayah Paul resign from the CPDM and now stand for the forth coming presidential elections.
Humanitarian action
Social & Humanitarian action
Over 50 (fifty), essentially through St Valentine (Orphanage), Buea. At least ten among them are graduates from universities.
Head of the following civil society organizations As of June 20, 2008:
- ST Valentine’s Orphanage (website)
-PROPSCameroon
-TOOLS n TOILS: The problems we face as a society often seem limitless but so are the opportunities we have to address them. Philantropy plays a vital role in easing suffering and advancing positive change and the challenge for donors is to give in a way that contributes to lasting solutions….
Our vision for building healthy communities includes nurturing the arts, engaging children in learning, addressing the needs of the vulnerable populations among others. in six years of charitable giving, we have learnt that in order to make the greatest impact in these areas, we must employ a variety of strategies. through direct grants, technical assistance and knowledge dissermination will help build infrastructures, extend their reach and bring effective programmes to scale. These multiple approaches advance our mission of enriching lives and strengthening communities.
We give both financial and in-kind community support to local non-profits. While much of our work is regionally focused, we have a broad vision. Consequently, we remain flexible, paternering with others to meet the great challenges of the day whether on emerging crises such as disease or natural disasters. Using innovative strategies to drive change, we’re proud to help define 21st century philantropy.