Cameroon Journalists Trade Union, CJTU NW Elects First Female President: Ruth Che Wachong

New CJTU President, Comrade Ruth Che Wachong By Ngum Seraphine Ruth Che Wachong has been elected as the new President of the Cameroon Journalists Trade Union (CJTU NW). The election took place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the conference room of the North West Branch office of the Cameroon Human Rights Commission. Che Wachong’s list was unopposed during the Elective General Assembly, reflecting the trust members have in her leadership. She makes history as the first female journalist to lead the trade union. L-R Comrade Nji Ignatius, CJTU President Emeritus, and Ruth Che Wachong, CJTU President Elect Taking over from Comrade Nji Ignatius, who served for a two-year term within a four-year mandate, Che Wachong emphasized the importance of membership, stating that it is one of the greatest strengths of any trade union. "We will work towards registering as many members as possible. Many have left for various reasons, and we are targeting both old and new members so t...