The family allowances, paid to workers by the National Social Insurance Fund and the Ministry of Finance, has been increased to 2800 FCFA for each dependent child per month as of January 1, 2016, President Biya endorsed.

The président of the Republic also stated in Article 2 that “this decree replaces Decree No. 85/1096 of 2 August 1985”.

This decree falls seven days after the resolution taken on January 14 after a meeting of the National Consultative Labour Commission held in Yaoundé. That day after the debates, the government decided that the rate of family allowances paid to workers in Cameroon should change from 1800 to 2800 FCFA FCFA. An increase of 1,000 FCFA.

According to jetcamer. Com, some unionists are already demanding more, precisely an increase of 6,000 FCFA, saying the amount of 1,000 FCFA is insignificant.