This system aims to eliminate fictitious agents in the public service, a problem that has been affecting the country for a long time. According to the Minister of Public Service, Joseph LE, this initiative follows the discovery of over 10,000 ghost workers in the public service. The introduction of this biometric surveillance system is expected to help reduce costs and improve human resource management in Cameroon's public service. The Cameroonian authorities are intensifying their fight against ghost workers with the announcement of a biometric surveillance system, presented by the Minister of Public Service, Joseph LE, during a press conference on February 25, 2025. This initiative follows the discovery of over 10,000 fictitious agents in the public service, a scourge that costs the country around 30 billion CFA francs every year. The project aims to improve administrative transparency and reduce absenteeism by integrating advanced technologies such as facial recognition and fingerprint authentication. This will enable verification of agents' identities upon arrival at work, ensuring that only genuinely employed individuals occupy positions in the public service. Although no launch date has been announced yet, a pilot phase will be implemented in three administrations before a gradual rollout nationwide. This deployment could mark a turning point in human resource management in Cameroon, establishing a more rigorous framework for employee verification.The fight against corruption and inefficiency in the public service is a major challenge for Cameroon's development. In this context, the initiative to set up a biometric surveillance system to eliminate ghost workers could have positive impacts at several levels.This initiative will not only reduce the costs associated with these ghost workers but also contribute to strengthening citizens' trust in their institutions. The results of this operation will therefore be closely monitored by both public officials and the population. Cameroon has already set up several structures to fight corruption, such as the National Anti-Corruption Commission (CONAC), the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), and the Ministerial Anti-Corruption Cells. However, the establishment of a biometric surveillance system is an additional step to strengthen transparency and efficiency in the management of public resources

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