Discours de Eric Aimé NIAT aux Obsèques de S.E.M Marcel NIAT NJIFENJI

The full written text of the speech delivered by Éric Aimé Niat (Mayor of Bangangté and son of the deceased) at the official funeral of his father, H.E. Marcel Niat Njifenji, on May 16, 2026, in Bangangté, has not been published as a complete written transcript through official channels or major media outlets. However, the family's remarks and the tributes paid during the official ceremony at the Bangangté municipal stadium highlighted several key points: The main themes of the family and official tributes: Gratitude towards the presidential couple: A major emphasis was placed on the Niat family's profound gratitude to President Paul Biya and First Lady Chantal Biya for their unwavering support of the deceased throughout his illness and for organizing his official funeral. The immense work of development: The speeches praised Marcel Niat Njifenji's career as a builder, notably his historic role in the electrification of Cameroon at the head of Sonel (formerly EDC) and his unwavering commitment to the development of his home department, Ndé. The legacy of a statesman and a patriarch: The speech celebrated the memory of a protective father, a respected traditional chief, and a faithful churchman, leaving a huge void both politically and socially.