Officier public coutumier, entre humilité et adaptation

In Nengone, the marriage calendar established by the chieftaincies schedules celebrations from June to October 31st. For those with customary civil status, no union can be administratively validated without the intervention of a customary public officer (OPC). To illustrate the role of these public officials, who report to the Directorate of Customary Affairs, we followed the customary public officer of Nengone between a wedding site and his office in Tadine. Find replays of your favorite programs at www.caledonia.nc. Copyright © CALEDONIA 2025