Metafrique Steel remains closed in Douala after five deaths
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Actu Cameroun and Alwihda Info
Cameroonian minister Fuh Calistus Gentry has kept Metafrique Steel in Douala closed after the 2 November accident, which killed five people and seriously injured 12. An administrative and technical investigation is to establish responsibility, while authorities meeting on 4 November called for stronger safety standards, Actu Cameroun reports. Alwihda Info details the mobilisation of administrations, security forces and companies in the metallurgical sector.
The 4 November meeting in Douala brought together the governor of the Littoral region, the prefect of Wouri, the attorney general, the mayor of Douala, representatives of the Regional Council and the defence and security forces, as well as sectoral administrations and the companies FOKOU, ACERO, Metafrique Steel and Prometal, according to Alwihda Info. Dr Pierre Moueleu presented a talk on preventing occupational risks, compliance with standards and securing industrial facilities.
Fuh Calistus Gentry called for victims to be cared for, the protection of workers and the application of sanctions in cases where breaches of safety instructions were established, Actu Cameroun reported. The minister also called on industrialists to use iron ore enriched to 60-64% to produce billets from iron concentrate, with technical and financial support from the state, Alwihda Info said.
