Decorations awarded to CCAA top managers
Published: Tuesday, 16 September 2025 19:50
The Minister of Transport, Mr Jean Ernest MASSENA NGALLE BIBEHE, presided over the formal ceremony to award decorations granted on an exceptional basis to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the directors, the Chief Executive Officer and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA), on Monday, 15 September 2025, in Douala, in the presence of the Governor of the Littoral Region, the Prefect of the Wouri Department, the Mayor of the city, numerous local administrative officials and several guests.
A total of ten individuals were honoured by the Grand Chancery of National Orders, receiving medals in the Order of Valour and the Cameroonian Order of Merit. These exceptional awards were presented in a well-attended and festive hall in the city of Douala.
For the Order of Valour, the Commander Grade was awarded to Dr. NGOLLE III Patrice, the Chairman of the Board. The rank of Officer of the Order of Valour was awarded respectively to Mrs. ASOUMOU KOKI Paule, the Director General, to Mrs. Youta Valérie (née ONGOLO ZOGO), a Board Member, and to Mr. Ndilassi Innocent, a CCAA Board Member. Mr. ALLABIRA MAMDOU and Mr. KAZI PALIA Josué, both CCAA Board Members, received the rank of Knight of the Order of Valour.
In the Cameroonian Order of Merit, the Knight Medal was presented to Mrs. NGOUABE Géneviève, Mr. MANDA Raphael, Mr. Longo Ruben Ludovic, and Mr. DIM Clément, all of whom are Board Members.
According to the Minister of Transport, these medals are "an illustration of the high appreciation by the Highest Authorities of the Republic for the significant strides made in Cameroon's civil aviation sector." They are thus a reward for the remarkable contribution of these members of the Board and the Directorate General to numerous major civil aviation projects undertaken by the CCAA in recent years.
Indeed, thanks to their management, expertise, and constant support, the CCAA has successfully constructed the Training School, the Search and Rescue Centre, Emergency Operations Centres, and acquired numerous state-of-the-art equipment to guarantee the security and safety of Cameroonian airspace. These numerous successes and advancements have now positioned the CCAA among the major players in civil aviation in Africa and worldwide, as evidenced by the commendable scores recorded during the latest ICAO audit.
The Minister of Transport seized this occasion to congratulate the recipients, encouraging them to maintain the balance and serenity that prevails within the CCAA management team.
These additional accolades sufficiently contribute to enhancing the attractiveness of our airport platforms with the ultimate goal of making Cameroon the central hub for exchanges in Central Africa.
Translation: MKG/ARO-PRU
