The representative of the Minister of Communication, Claudette Okome Ewore and other Radio Mandji agents bowing before the remains of the fire Jean Michel Duchateau Worra September 7 in Port-Gentil © Gabonactu.com
He spent 22 years at the head of the provincial station Radio Mandji as its principal director. Jean Michel Duchateau Worra, who should turn 59 on August 27, passed away twenty-five days earlier in a clinic in Port-Gentil following a medical condition. His remains were displayed at the family home on September 6, in the Odimba district in the 1is Port-Gentil district, where political and administrative authorities, provincial directors as well as his colleagues from the press went to bow one last time to pay a vibrant tribute to this illustrious cameraman who crossed the ages in his profession. Delegated by the Minister of Communication and Media, the director of Radio Gabon Claudette Okome Ewore, recognizes the benevolent character of her deceased colleague.
“Jean Michel Duchateau Worra has left us, leaving behind an exemplary career and an immense void within our institution. He served Radio Mandji with rigor, dedication and a demand for quality, always driven by a sense of duty well accomplished,” recognizes Mrs. Okome Ewore.
Under his leadership, Radio Mandji also experienced an austerity cure with a major savings plan. But at the same time, he was the one who repeatedly called on his supervisory authority to safeguard this national radio relay so that it could align with new information and communication technologies (NICT).
“He was a rigorous director, but always driven by the concern of duty well done, of serving the State with loyalty. Under his leadership, Radio Mandji shone and continues to be a pillar of information and culture, for our residents of the economic capital”, she rejoiced.
Under his leadership, the programs were immediately cleaned up. He was able to allow associations, religious people and people from civil society and many others to express themselves in order to educate the population on current issues. The variety shows, the obituaries, the newspaper, the morning show and sports, etc., were able to revive this provincial station that had been lacking oxygen for years. He was also the man who tightened the purse strings. A kind of “cost killer”, responsible for reducing the accounts. Under his leadership, many colleagues were thanked and congratulated in the exercise of their functions. Saving plans were also put in place, which earned him recognition for his supervision.
For Claudette Okome Ewore, “Madam Minister, on behalf of the government, salutes the memory of Jean Michel Duchateau Worra, and is grateful to him for all the services rendered. His contribution will remain engraved in the history of our country.”
On Saturday, September 7, 2024, he was buried in the Gabon Telecom cemetery in family privacy. “May the land of our ancestors be light on you,” regrets the representative of the Minister of Communication.
Jean-Jacques Rovaria Djodji
2024-09-08 12:57:17
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Tribute to Jean Michel Duchateau Worra: A Dedicated Director and Cameraman
The Gabonese community has lost a pillar of information and culture with the passing of Jean Michel Duchateau Worra, the principal director of Radio Mandji for 22 years. He left an indelible mark on the radio station, which is a provincial relay, and his contribution will be remembered for years to come.
A Life of Dedication and Service
Jean Michel Duchateau Worra was a man of great dedication and service to the nation. He spent 22 years at the helm of Radio Mandji, where he worked tirelessly to improve the quality of the station’s programs and services. Under his leadership, the station experienced a major transformation, with a focus on quality and rigor. He was a “cost killer,” responsible for reducing the station’s expenses, and his efforts earned him recognition for his supervision [[3]].
Worra was also a kind and benevolent person, who was loved by his colleagues and the people he worked with. He was known for his sense of duty and loyalty to the state, and he served Radio Mandji with dedication and passion. His rigorous approach to his work earned him the respect of his peers and the government, which recognized his contribution to the development of the country’s media landscape.
A Pillar of Information and Culture
Under Worra’s leadership, Radio Mandji became a pillar of information and culture in Gabon. He allowed associations, religious groups, and civil society organizations to express themselves on the station, educating the population on current issues. The variety shows, obituaries, newspaper, morning show, and sports programs were all revived under his leadership, bringing new life to the station.
Worra’s efforts did not go unnoticed. Claudette Okome Ewore, the director of Radio Gabon, paid tribute to him, saying, “He was a rigorous director, but always driven by the concern of duty well done, of serving the State with loyalty. Under his leadership, Radio Mandji shone and continues to be a pillar of information and culture, for our residents of the economic capital” [[1]].
A Final Goodbye
Jean Michel Duchateau Worra passed away on August 2, 2024, at the age of 58, following a medical condition. His remains were displayed at his family home in Port-Gentil, where political and administrative authorities, provincial directors, and his colleagues from the press paid their last respects to him. He was buried in the Gabon Telecom cemetery in family privacy on September 7, 2024 [[2]].
Jean Michel Duchateau Worra was a dedicated director and cameraman who left an indelible mark on Radio Mandji and the Gabonese media landscape. His contribution will be remembered for years to come, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
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What were the major contributions of Jean Michel Duchateau Worra to Radio Mandji during his tenure as director?
Tribute to Jean Michel Duchateau Worra: A Legendary Cameraman and Director of Radio Mandji
The Gabonese audiovisual community is mourning the loss of Jean Michel Duchateau Worra, a renowned cameraman and director who spent 22 years at the helm of Radio Mandji, a provincial station in Port-Gentil. Worra passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 58, due to a medical condition. His remains were displayed at his family home on September 6, where political and administrative authorities, provincial directors, and his colleagues from the press paid their respects to this illustrious figure.
A Career Marked by Excellence and Dedication
Worra’s dedication to his craft and his institution was unwavering. He served Radio Mandji with rigor, dedication, and a demand for quality, always driven by a sense of duty well accomplished. Under his leadership, the station experienced an austerity cure with a major savings plan, but he also worked tirelessly to safeguard the national radio relay and align it with new information and communication technologies (NICT).
A Champion of Quality Programming
Worra was instrumental in revamping the station’s programming, allowing associations, religious groups, and civil society organizations to express themselves and educate the population on current issues. He was responsible for revitalizing the station’s variety shows, obituaries, newspaper, morning show, and sports programs, which had been lacking oxygen for years. His cost-cutting measures earned him recognition for his supervision, and he was known as a “cost killer” who tightened the purse strings.
Tributes from Colleagues and the Government
Claudette Okome Ewore, the director of Radio Gabon and representative of the Minister of Communication, paid tribute to Worra’s exemplary career and immense contribution to the institution. “He was a rigorous director, but always driven by the concern of duty well done, of serving the State with loyalty. Under his leadership, Radio Mandji shone and continues to be a pillar of information and culture, for our residents of the economic capital,” she rejoiced.
Madam Minister also saluted Worra’s memory, expressing gratitude for his services rendered to the country. “His contribution will remain engraved in the history of our country,” she said.
Worra was laid to rest on September 7, 2024, in the Gabon Telecom cemetery in family privacy. As the representative of the Minister of Communication said, “May the land of our ancestors be light on you.”
A Legacy That Will Be Remembered
Jean Michel Duchateau Worra’s legacy will be remembered for generations to come. His dedication to his craft, his institution, and his country will continue to inspire others to follow in his footsteps. As a legendary cameraman and director, he left an indelible mark on the Gabonese audiovisual landscape.
