Misaje Council Wins FCFA 25 Million PNDP Award

Misaje council in Donga Mantung Division has been distinguished for its outstanding performance in 2019. The mayor of Misaje council, Sammy Mgbata Nforkemba received the award at weekend in a fun-filled ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Yaounde. The event which witnessed the presence of over five cabinet ministers catapulted the most outstanding councils nationwide. Misaje council was recognized as the most progressing in terms of performance. He thanked PNDP for its objectivism to encourage and promote excellence and governance in councils at this time that much is being said about decentralization.

Talking to this reporter after receiving his FCFA 25 million from the hands of Minister Isa Tchiroma, the mayor of Misaje said the award was the hall mark of collective efforts of the council executive, councilors and the staff of the council. He also dedicated the award to the population of his municipality for the collaboration they have given his council to obtain results that would foster development of the municipality. “We have been able to submit our reports in record time, hold council sessions as prescribed by the text and follow up the execution of projects. Misaje council area according to Mayor Sammy Mgbata “is a typical construction site”. He also used the opportunity to express gratitude to Dr. Fuh Calistus for his efforts to foster development in Donga Mantung Division as could be seen through the scholarship funs that has boosted the back to school campaign, stimulated schools to go operational, support the needy with funds and also empowered Parent Teachers Associations financially to recruit teachers where they were lacking.

He enumerated the number of projects that were realized and also ongoing projects, citing the following:

·       The construction of the Kidung-Mbissa road

·       The provision of water supply system in Abeng, Akweto and Misaje town

·       Provision of potable water at Dumbu Ranch

·       Construction of a meat sales slab at Dumbu town

·       The construction of 2 block classroom at GS Dumbu

·       The construction of 2 block classrooms at Bunghe

·       The construction of a veterinary sub delegation in Misaje

·       The construction of the Misaje community Hall

·       The construction of a modern market sheds in Misaje town

·       The construction of 02 classrooms at GBS Misaje

·       The construction of a zoo technical and veterinary center in Misaje town

·       The construction of 02 classrooms at GS Bugeng

·       The construction of a Health Centre at GS Dumbu ranch

·       The establishing of a pasture production center at Kilowe

·       The construction of 02 classrooms at GS Bebekette

·       The construction of market stores in Misaje market

·       The construction of a science block at GBHS Misaje

·       The construction of a community hall at Chunghe

·       Provision of water by gravity at Mfume

·       The construction of a health centre in Chunghe

·       Construction of a block of 2 classrooms at Kamine

·       The construction of 02 classrooms at Korongo-Kamine

·       The award of contract for the road Dumbu-Mayokila-Akweto

Mayor Sammy Mgbata concluded by adding that it is for the above reasons that Misaje council has been given an award by PNDP for governance and accountability.  

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UNDP, AJA Train Community Leaders in Peacebuilding

The five-day workshop brought together 64 community leaders from the five sub divisions that make up Donga Mantung Division. The workshop was organized by African Justice for Peace Association in partnership with the United Nations Development Program. According to Abanda Marcel, Chief Executive Officer of AJA the project is aimed at promoting social and Economic Cohesion in Donga Mantung Division,

Harping on the partnership with UNDP, Abanda Marcel disclosed that the project has established and distributed 100 birth certificates to Internally Displaced Persons and the needy in society. He added that the project is expected to empower citizens and reinforce institutions in order to enhance social cohesion and peacebuilding.

Addressing participants during the opening ceremony, the Divisional Officer for Nkambe Central, Ngida Lawrence Che reminded stakeholders that peace doesn’t necessarily means the absence of war and expressed gratitude to UNDP and AJA for their contribution to peacebuilding in communities. He used the opportunity to call on participants to be ambassadors of peace in their various communities and villages after the training.

Although it is a challenging task but the 64 peacebuilders are expected to be innovative by leaving behind old habits and embrace socialization. This according to the trainers implies that they need to adopt an approach that is very different from the previous ways they were living in their villages or communities. Their  new approach, it should be recalled will consist of establishing good relationships with everyone, learning more about their communities or village’s history, and taking action to deal with conflict as a budding stage.

Participants were told that whenever a problem arises in their community, they should engage in dialogue with an open mind and the real will to listen to others. Only then will they be able to understand each other and build bridges. “Change cannot happen and peace cannot be established if people are unable to communicate with others; to listen to their experiences and views and show empathy, understanding and compassion”. Aristotle says that “it is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it”. Implicitly, the prerequisite for a peacebuilder is to preach and practice tolerance and above all build a culture of tolerance in others. 

During the five days, participants were drilled on topics such as: defining conflicts, perspectives of conflict, observing conflict. Identifying conflict styles, practicing conflict analysis, responding to conflict, nonverbal conflict, characteristics of peacebuilders, peace builder in action, peacebuilders in action etc etc.

Talking to this reporter, the fon of Nkambe, HRH Fon Ibrahim Japfu Nfor, said he has learned new skills in conflict resolutions that will go a way to enable him solve problems whenever the need arises. He thanked UNDP and AJA for empowering them.

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Fon of Nkambe and CEO of AJA

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Misaje Sends Motion of Support and Encouragement to President Biya at 37th Anniversary of his Accession to Power

CAMEROON PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENT (CPDM)
DONGA MANTUNG IV SECTION-MISAJE

Motion of Support and Encouragement

A Motion of Support and Encouragement addressed to H.E Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon and chairman of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement(CPDM) by militants and sympathizers of the Donga Mantung IV Section-Misaje on the occasion of the celebration of the 37th Anniversary of the accession to the supreme magistracy of His Excellency Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon, today November 6th 2019n in Misaje

We the militants and sympathizers of the Donga Mantung IV of the CPDM, celebrating the 37th anniversary of the Accession to the Supreme Magistracy of His Excellency Paul Biya, today November, 6th 2019, in Misaje under the theme: “ALL BEHIND PRESIDENT PAUL BIYA , TO GUARANTEE NATIONAL COHESION AND STRENGTHEN LIVING TOGETHER IN A ONE AND INDIVISIBLE CAMEROON”.
Considering the numerous achievements of the New Government, under the able leadership of H.E Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon;
Considering the tense socio-political climate in the Anglophone regions and other regions in Cameroon;
Considering the emphasis laid on the guarantee of national cohesion and the strengthening of living together in a one and indivisible Cameroon;
Considering the numerous lofty development projects realized in this Section;
Considering the commitments of our compatriots in the recent Major National Dialogue, and its resulting resolutions;
Considering the need to give our unflinching support to the President of the Republic, His Excellency Paul Biya who is ready to effectively use the recommendations of the Major National Dialogue to ensure peace, unity and progress in Cameroon;
Considering the Force of Experience leading Cameroon to the implementation of the Greater Opportunities PROGRAMME;
We the militants and sympathizers of the Donga Mantung IV Section-Misaje;
Express our sincere gratitude and thanks to H.E President Paul Biya, for all the development projects,
Call on H.E President Paul Biya , President of the Republic to consider the resolutions of the Major National Dialogue as soon as possible for the benefit of peace in our one and indivisible Cameroon,
Pledge our total and unconditional support to our great party, the CPDM,
Pray God to give H.E Paul Biya, President of the Republic many more years on earth and at the helm of this great nation Cameroon.
                                                                          Done in Misaje, today 6th November, 2019

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37th Anniversary Celebration in Misaje: CPDM Militants Call on President Biya to Implement Resolutions of Major National Dialogue

There was ecstasy and trumpet blast in Misaje as thousands gathered at the Misaje market square Council to celebrate President Paul Biyas 37th Anniversary as Head of state. In a motion of Support and Encouragement to the head of state, CPDM militants and sympathizers of Donga Mantung IV-Misaje to call on President Biya to consider the resolutions of the Major National Dialogue for the benefit of peace.

We the militants and sympathizers of Donga Mantung IV-Misaje; express our sincere gratitude to H.E President Paul Biya, for all the development projects, call on H.E President Paul Biya, President of the Republic to consider the resolution of the major National Dialogue as soon as possible for the benefit of peace in our one and indivisible Cameroon they stated. Harping on this years All behind President Paul Biya to guarantee national cohesion and strengthening living together in a one and invisible Cameroon CPDM militants emphasized on the need give unflinching support to the head of state who is ready to effectively implement the recommendations of the Major National Dialogue to ensure peace, unity and progress in Cameroon. The euphoria that saluted speaker after speaker was so fascinating. Those who did not have the opportunity to make public speeches expressed themselves in songs and dances. The drumbeats and voices from the ceremonial ground echoed into the hills of Akweto, down to the lowlands of Nkanchi, Chunghe, Bem, Dumbu and valleys of Kameni. Tons of accolades were poured on President Paul Biya for transforming the entire Misaje Sub Division into a vast construction site.
CPDM Section President for Donga Mantung IV Section Tantoh Shey Alfred Nyako in his speech reminded CPDM militants and sympathizers that the anniversary is coming up at the eve of a series of elections which could be announced soon. He used the occasion to call on CPDM militants to remain loyal to the ideals of the party and should not fall prey to political flirts who will lure them to their unfertile desert. I call on you to remain very committed more than ever before. My greatest wish is to see us maintain that same standard and even more during the forthcoming elections. To this I mean the standard of of crushing victories at the polls he continued.
On back school, Tantoh Shey Alfred Nyako also expressed gratitude and thanks to the population of Misaje for sending their children to school. He revealed to the population that during the last CPDM Regional meeting, Misaje was recognized as one of the six sections that remained relatively calm, peaceful and law abiding during the past three years of the Anglophone crisis.
While thanking government for the numerous projects, and like Oliver Twist, Tantoh Shey Alfred Nyako said Misaje has its needy need which he pleads on government to look into them. These needs according to the Section President consist amongst others an appeal for Misaje to be raised to a full Division as a reward for their loyalty to the state and their respect for republican values. He also urged government to reinforce security measures in the section especially as elections are approaching. He also mentioned that abandoned development projects in the Section should be completed, most especially the construction grandstand and electricity project. Besides, he concluded that the Trans African road project be continued up to Nigeria.
Addressing the population, the mayor of Misaje Council Sammy Mgbata Nforkemba said that Misaje remains the bastion of the CPDM in the North West Region and that the marriage between the people of Misaje is that of trust, loyalty and unflinching. He expressed gratitude to President Biya for appointing Dr. Fuh Calistus Gentry as Secretary of State in the Ministry of Mines, Industries and Technological Development. He said if his municipality is celebrating this years anniversary with pump and pageantry it is because of the development they have registered. We are just expressing our thanks to the Head of state for the numerous development projects we have recorded in this municipality, he continued. This municipality is a typical construction site and for your information, Misaje council will be receiving a national award in Yaounde in the days ahead as the most progressing council in the North West Region, Sammy Mgbata added. He also thanked Dr. Fuh Calistus for the scholarship he initiated that boosted the back to school campaign, stimulated schools to go operational, support the needy with funds and also empowered Parent Teachers Associations financially to recruit teachers where they were lacking.
On the projects realized in his municipality this year, the mayor outlined the following projects as key factors of development that will change lives. These projects are:
The construction of the Kidung-Mbissa road
The provision of water supply system in Abeng, Akweto and Misaje town
Provision of potable water at Dumbu Ranch
Construction of a meat sales slab at Dumbu town
The construction of 2 block classroom at GS Dumbu
The construction of 2 block classrooms at Bunghe
The construction of a veterinary sub delegation in Misaje
The construction of the Misaje community Hall
The construction of a modern market sheds in Misaje town
The construction of 02 classrooms at GBS Misaje
The construction of a zoo technical and veterinary center in Misaje town
The construction of 02 classrooms at GS Bugeng
The construction of a Health Centre at GS Dumbu ranch
The establishing of a pasture production center at Kilowe
The construction of 02 classrooms at GS Bebekette
The construction of market stores in Misaje market
The construction of a science block at GBHS Misaje
The construction of a community hall at Chunghe
Provision of water by gravity at Mfume
The construction of a health centre in Chunghe
Construction of a block of 2 classrooms at Kamine
The construction of 02 classrooms at Korongo-Kamine
The award of contract for the road Dumbu-Mayokila-Akweto
Mayor Sammy Mgbata concluded by adding that it is for the above reasons and the fact that Misaje council has instill governance and accountability that Misaje council will receive an award from FEICOM in the days ahead. It should be noted that anniversary celebration took place in Misaje under the auspices of the Divisional Officer for Misaje, Thomas Tchatcha.

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37th Anniversary of President Biya's Accession to Supreme Magistracy: Misaje Calls for Implementation of Resolutions of National Dialogue

There was ecstasy and trumpet blast in Misaje as thousands gathered at the Misaje market square Council to celebrate President Paul Biyas 37th Anniversary as Head of state. In a motion of Support and Encouragement to the head of state, CPDM militants and sympathizers of Donga Mantung IV-Misaje to call on President Biya to consider the resolutions of the Major National Dialogue for the benefit of peace.

We the militants and sympathizers of Donga Mantung IV-Misaje; express our sincere gratitude to H.E President Paul Biya, for all the development projects, call on H.E President Paul Biya, President of the Republic to consider the resolution of the major National Dialogue as soon as possible for the benefit of peace in our one and indivisible Cameroon they stated. Harping on this years All behind President Paul Biya to guarantee national cohesion and strengthening living together in a one and invisible Cameroon CPDM militants emphasized on the need give unflinching support to the head of state who is ready to effectively implement the recommendations of the Major National Dialogue to ensure peace, unity and progress in Cameroon. The euphoria that saluted speaker after speaker was so fascinating. Those who did not have the opportunity to make public speeches expressed themselves in songs and dances. The drumbeats and voices from the ceremonial ground echoed into the hills of Akweto, down to the lowlands of Nkanchi, Chunghe, Bem, Dumbu and valleys of Kameni. Tons of accolades were poured on President Paul Biya for transforming the entire Misaje Sub Division into a vast construction site.
CPDM Section President for Donga Mantung IV Section Tantoh Shey Alfred Nyako in his speech reminded CPDM militants and sympathizers that the anniversary is coming up at the eve of a series of elections which could be announced soon. He used the occasion to call on CPDM militants to remain loyal to the ideals of the party and should not fall prey to political flirts who will lure them to their unfertile desert. I call on you to remain very committed more than ever before. My greatest wish is to see us maintain that same standard and even more during the forthcoming elections. To this I mean the standard of of crushing victories at the polls he continued.
On back school, Tantoh Shey Alfred Nyako also expressed gratitude and thanks to the population of Misaje for sending their children to school. He revealed to the population that during the last CPDM Regional meeting, Misaje was recognized as one of the six sections that remained relatively calm, peaceful and law abiding during the past three years of the Anglophone crisis.
While thanking government for the numerous projects, and like Oliver Twist, Tantoh Shey Alfred Nyako said Misaje has its needy need which he pleads on government to look into them. These needs according to the Section President consist amongst others an appeal for Misaje to be raised to a full Division as a reward for their loyalty to the state and their respect for republican values. He also urged government to reinforce security measures in the section especially as elections are approaching. He also mentioned that abandoned development projects in the Section should be completed, most especially the construction grandstand and electricity project. Besides, he concluded that the Trans African road project be continued up to Nigeria.
Addressing the population, the mayor of Misaje Council Sammy Mgbata Nforkemba said that Misaje remains the bastion of the CPDM in the North West Region and that the marriage between the people of Misaje is that of trust, loyalty and unflinching. He expressed gratitude to President Biya for appointing Dr. Fuh Calistus Gentry as Secretary of State in the Ministry of Mines, Industries and Technological Development. He said if his municipality is celebrating this years anniversary with pump and pageantry it is because of the development they have registered. We are just expressing our thanks to the Head of state for the numerous development projects we have recorded in this municipality, he continued. This municipality is a typical construction site and for your information, Misaje council will be receiving a national award in Yaounde in the days ahead as the most progressing council in the North West Region, Sammy Mgbata added. He also thanked Dr. Fuh Calistus for the scholarship he initiated that boosted the back to school campaign, stimulated schools to go operational, support the needy with funds and also empowered Parent Teachers Associations financially to recruit teachers where they were lacking.
On the projects realized in his municipality this year, the mayor outlined the following projects as key factors of development that will change lives. These projects are:
The construction of the Kidung-Mbissa road
The provision of water supply system in Abeng, Akweto and Misaje town
Provision of potable water at Dumbu Ranch
Construction of a meat sales slab at Dumbu town
The construction of 2 block classroom at GS Dumbu
The construction of 2 block classrooms at Bunghe
The construction of a veterinary sub delegation in Misaje
The construction of the Misaje community Hall
The construction of a modern market sheds in Misaje town
The construction of 02 classrooms at GBS Misaje
The construction of a zoo technical and veterinary center in Misaje town
The construction of 02 classrooms at GS Bugeng
The construction of a Health Centre at GS Dumbu ranch
The establishing of a pasture production center at Kilowe
The construction of 02 classrooms at GS Bebekette
The construction of market stores in Misaje market
The construction of a science block at GBHS Misaje
The construction of a community hall at Chunghe
Provision of water by gravity at Mfume
The construction of a health centre in Chunghe
Construction of a block of 2 classrooms at Kamine
The construction of 02 classrooms at Korongo-Kamine
The award of contract for the road Dumbu-Mayokila-Akweto
Mayor Sammy Mgbata concluded by adding that it is for the above reasons and the fact that Misaje council has instill governance and accountability that Misaje council will receive an award from FEICOM in the days ahead. It should be noted that anniversary celebration took place in Misaje under the auspices of the Divisional Officer for Misaje, Thomas Tchatcha.

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Tribute to Ni Ben Muna, by Ntumfor Nico Halle

When a person exits this sinful world people

concoct, fabricate all kinds of baseless praises in eulogies to placate the reality. This for the most part has been the order of the day.

Yet, a few people deserve genuine accolades for what they offered to humanity when the transited the world.

Ni Ben Muna is one of such few whose eulogies cannot be disputed.

For people who know me I flatter nobody for any reason.

Ni Ben Muna can aptly be described as an emblematic, phenomenal and monumental humanist whose footprints on the sands of time are there for anyone to see and feel.

In the domain of law he was a renowned Colossus. He stood for the Rule of law, Due Process and Fair trial. Justice was his mantra. An international advocate. A rare law scholar of repute. Now that the Lord has called him to eternity he would make a very impressive lawyer in heaven if that were ever possible.

In the area of human rights and liberties he was matchless. He would spare not opportunity to stand up for the oppressed and deprived. He would even risk his life for others. Selfless hero indeed.

Within the spiritual sphere Ni Ben Muna was pragmatic. A thorough Christian without traits of holier than thou. His take on salvation was by God’s grace. He was down to earth, loving. His kindness was inestimable. He was a good person to the extent that I knew.

Not being a practicing politician I cannot pretend to score him politically. All I can say on this front is that he was not only brave, he was courageous and daring.

In the face of this great and irreparably loss I take the liberty to extend my family’s profound condolences to Batonnier Akere Muna, Mr. George Muna, H.E. Ama Tutu Muna ,Ma Rose Muna and the entire Muna family in Cameroon and the diaspora.

May our awesome Father endow all the Munas the grace and faith to withstand such trying moments.

Adieu Grand Grand Frère Bâtonnier Ben Muna.

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