The second phase of the biometric census, carried out as part of the WURI project (Unique Identification Program for Regional Integration and Inclusion in West Africa), is facing serious difficulties that threaten to jeopardize its success.
Between precarious working conditions, profound disagreements and lack of dialogue, the climate of tension is intensifying. The enumerators, having run out of patience, are now looking to President Faure Gnassingbé for a favorable outcome.
Stated working conditions
Agents involved in this nationwide operation identify a working environment far from acceptable standards. Contracts deemed unfair, inadequate wages, chaotic planning and lack of adequate equipment are among the main grievances. These conditions, described as precarious, have finally aroused the indignation and anger of those involved in the project.
Faced with this difficult context, the enumerators, grouped within a collective, are threatening to launch a strike in the coming hours. Their aim: to denounce a situation they consider untenable and obtain concrete answers to their demands.
Stalled dialogue, disillusioned players
Efforts to establish a dialogue with the heads of the two institutions spearheading the WURI project have so far been in vain. The latter are accused of contempt and indifference, refusing to open negotiations or even to listen to the grievances of the enumerators.
Against this backdrop of total stalemate, the agents' collective turned to an ultimate solution: directly soliciting the intervention of the Head of State.
An appeal to President Faure Gnassingbé
Recognized for his commitment to peace, social cohesion and Togolese youth, President Faure Gnassingbé is now seen as the last resort for breaking the deadlock. The collective hopes that the personal involvement of the Head of State will make it possible to establish a framework for dialogue and provide appropriate responses to their demands.
For these key players in the biometric census, the stakes go beyond their working conditions. It's also a question of guaranteeing the success of an ambitious national project that is set to play a decisive role in regional integration and social inclusion.
A national challenge
The biometric census is an essential pillar for Togo's development, particularly in the areas of governance and economic inclusion. However, current tensions risk affecting the credibility and results of the project, calling for a swift and effective resolution.
The involvement of President Faure Gnassingbé could mark a decisive turning point in this crisis, offering not only a solution for the census takers, but also a strong signal of support for young people and the process of national transformation.
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I can't understand how for such a big project and the difficulties we face in the field we're thanked with 3000f a day, not to mention the fact that we have to eat every day, travel to work and I'm not even talking about saving money yet. It's really an insult to the Togolese youth that we are.
Everything in this article is completely legitimate. His Excellency, come to our rescue. We're on our own in the savannah.
until now we haven't had the rest of our salary for the past month, we haven't yet had the credits to send the statistics, yet they ask us to send the statistics every day... and then they change the old contract for a new one without warning us, even though the affliction had been out for some time... they let us go into the field on the basis of the old contract and then they send us a new contract dated January 14...
we are young people who are looking for something but our own country does not want to see us move forward... how can I shout somewhere that I am proud of my country, how can we young people defend our country in front of others (Benin, Ghana, Gabon etc.)...
I'm ashamed of myself and of my country... if my country treats me this way, how will other countries treat me? Can I still trust my country, Togo?
out of 10 applicants 6 to 7 can leave because of the loan problem, out of 5 kits allocated for a CE we only have 3 and out of the 3 it's 2 kits that work... tell us how we can wait for the objective and they are there to say that we haven't reached the objective set... and threaten us on top of that...
just because you're looking for a job or financial freedom doesn't mean you're not intelligent...
Your Excellency, please intervene on our behalf
The authorities in this country need to understand that enough is enough. We're out of our depth; for the same project in other countries, the agents earned triple what we're being offered here. Am I to understand that the population of Togo is larger than that of Côte d'Ivoire or Benin? our grievances must be taken up with the World Bank.
inseed is unable to manage its own people and modifies the contract on a day-to-day basis.