Thursday, January 28, 2021

Execution of Public Investment Budget: Misaje Mayor Wins 1st Prize


Sammy Mbgata Nforkemba, mayor of Misaje council received the prize today January 28, 2021 in Bamenda during the Follow Up Committee meeting which is chaired by Hon. Wallang Richard. Misaje council scored an overall best in the implementation and execution of the 2020 Public Investment Budget in that municipality. During this second phase of the Regional Follow-up Committee of Public Investment Budget in the North West Region, Sammy Mbgata Nforkemba, mayor was the man of the moment who was applauded by the Ministry of Plan and Regional Development for his astuteness as a vote holder who.witnessed the award ceremony. 
Speaking to journalists after receiving the award, the mayor of Misaje said the prize was a locomotive that will steam him and his team to achieve more for his municipality. He dedicated the award to those who gave them the trust to vote for them, and supported them from the achabas to the transporters, the contractors, the control engineers etc.  It should be recalled that few years ago, he also received a similar distinction from the National Community Driven Programme, PNDP. 





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Sunday, January 24, 2021

PSS Bafut receives Assistance from Hon Agho Oliver BAMENJU



There was euphoria and fanfare at Presbyterian Secondary School Bafut today January 24, 2021 as Hon. Agho Oliver handed 150 roofing sheets to the school administration. The MP who was flanked by crack team stormed PSS Bafut to personally hand the roofing sheets as part of his efforts to support educational structures that have suffered devastating effects during the ongoing crisis. Addressing teachers and students during the handing over ceremony, Hon. Agho reiterated that education is the key to the world and nobody worth the salt can stay indifferent when children are studying in an inconvenient environment. Harping on the importance of education, Hon. Agho Oliver applauded the school administration for their dexterousness in moulding young minds. On their part, the school administration expressed joy for the timely support and promised that the roofing sheets will be used for the purpose intended. Prospects are high at that the support will go a long way to help in the rehabilitation of the school that has suffered two fire incidents within one year. 
Talking to journalists after the handing over, the MP said "One of our duties is to accompany our population in distress anywhere they find themselves and to ensure that they regain their dormitory and get back to classes, it was important for me to answer the call made by the SDO and the city Mayor of Bamenda"
Earlier on, the SDO for Mezam, Simon Emile Mooh did an on the spot assessment of damage incurred by the school and recommended that the Mayor of Bamenda II will see into the construction of the boys dormitory while the Mayor of Bafut will maintain the girls dormitory. This is so because PSS Bafut is hosted by PHS Mankon. 
An estimated 60 girls and 73 boys are directly affected by the two separate fire incidences. The boys dormitory went up in flames last January 2020 while at weekend, it was the girl's dormitory that was consumed by fire. 




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North West Queen Mothers Intensify Advocacy for Peace



In a melancholic statement, the Queen Mothers of the North West Region have again expressed their indignation for the precarious situation rocking the North West and South West Regions. The Mafors, who matched along the main streets of Bamenda today January 24, 2021 converged at the Bamenda Grandstand to present a statement. In the statement titled "Indignation following the frequent killing of our children in the North West and South West Regions, the Queen Mothers expressed their desire to see life returning to the two Anglophone regions. " We the Mafors of the North West Region are gathered here today to mourn and express our indignation and deep pain and to say NEVER again. We yean for peace. Drop the guns and stop the violence". The Mafors pleaded that as Queen mothers, they know no discrimination. "We are mothers and are bound to protect our offsprings". They decried that their children have been dying in their numbers due to the violence that has rocked the North West and South West Regions sending many youths to their early graves. "Never again should we be comforted for what would have been presented. We plead sincerely with the belligerents to render our two Anglophone regions peaceful as they used to be". 
It should be recalled that this is the third time that Queen Mothers of North West have staged a peaceful match advocating for peace. This advocacy for peace which is an initiative of Mafor Yaah Achidi Achu Judith, General Manager of Camtel has been saluted by many. Impressionists have equally enjoined the initiative for peace. The population have applauded the intensified advocacy for peace in the Anglophone regions. 



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Saturday, January 16, 2021

A Great Man, A Great Life, A Great Burial: The Farewell to Mbeh Wilfred Shey The Great




Mbeh Wilfred Shey was laid to rest today January 16, 2021 with military honours. The retired police inspector and former deputy mayor of the Nkambe's burial equally witnessed the massive presence of militants of the Social Democratic Front where he was current District chairman of the Nkambe Electoral District. Present at the burial was the Representative of the Delegate General for Public Security, Commissioner Fritz, the Mayor of Nkambe council Musa Shey Nfor, SDF District Secretary cum Alternate Senator Sajoh Amidu Yerima and several other prominent dignitaries that were buried by the crowd. 
Addressing mourners the representative of the Delegate General for National Security, late Mbeh Wilfred Shey had a brilliant carreer in the police corpse. And that he worked in the different services with dexterity serving as first chief of Police Post in Mboppi and Camp Yabassi respectively.  Mbeh Wilfred Shey it should be noted retired from the Police force as second grade Inspector. 
The mayor of Nkambe, Musa Shey Nfor on his part described Mbeh Wilfred Shey as a great man and development luminary. The mayor of Nkambe used the ocassion to extend a condolence message to the SDF family, the people of Nkambe and the immediate family. Musa Shey Nfor said Mbeh Wilfred was someone who always negotiated for peace. "Let us not enjoy along party lines but let us bit farewell to our Mayor, Prince, father, brother. And let it be a unifying factor", he concluded.
Amidu Sajoh, SDF District Secretary who doubles as Alternate Senator for Donga Mantung Division said that the man,  Mbeh Wilfred Shey who was fondly called Pa DC was a household name in the Division. He reminded mourners that Pa DC's devoted service to the party earned him an award from The Eye newspaper as the Most Devoted Militant in the year 2013. He went further to say that when Pa DC joined the SDF as retired police inspector, many people thought he was going to act as military man but "you proved them wrong because you blended your military experience and the love to serve your people". Amidu Sajoh revealed that it was Mbeh Wilfred Shey who as deputy mayor introduced the idea of cleanup campaign in Nkambe town. "You fought for social justice...moved on foot to educate your militants to stand for democracy, justice and development. Rest assured Pa DC that the candle you lit will continue to shine until democracy is established" he emphasized. 
When the Cascade was lowered, faces went dark. The sorrows and pains on faces could not separated that a Great Man, A Great Life was taking the final journey of no return. While words can never fully express how much someone means to his people, language can still provide comfort, solace, hope, and even inspiration following the death of a Great Man like Mbeh Wilfred Shey. But pains, grief and mourning  can sometimes speak the words people are unable to express.






 

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Friday, January 15, 2021

Pa Mbeh Wilfred Shey Comes Home: Donga Mantung Has Lost a Great Man



At about 3pm today Nkambe town came to standstill. The main streets from end of tar to the Nkambe grandstand was jam-packed with people. Even the most smoothly faces had twisted lines. It was an invasion of sorrows. Everyone was in the street to welcome home the mortal remains of a greatman, hero and Prince of the Nkambe palace. Jujus flooded the streets and not even the sound of a bird could be heard when he hearse stepped on the tar. 
 Pa Mbeh Wilfred Shey was received by thousands back home. He  passed away on December 7, 2020. He was a great man, husband, father, grandfather, friend, mentor, development lumimary and refined politician. He lived an incredible and admirable life. He was a man of God, a faithful family man, a loyal and trusted friend to many, a wise leader, a compassionate retired police inspector, and the visionary. He will be greatly missed, but will be remembered often, and never forgotten. He leaves the people of Donga Mantung with great memories, and has also built into us lessons and examples that we will carry with us. Thousands turned out today to express their thanks to him for his impact and influence that he leaves with them. Donga Mantung has lost a truly great man. It is so sudden. The deep pains could be seen on the forehead of everyone including the jujus. 



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Thursday, January 14, 2021

Tribute to Pa Mbeh Wilfred Shey: The Hero



Cometh the hour, cometh the man, that’s the only suitable and most fitting tribute I can reserve for the departed likeable hero, Pa Mbeh Wilfred Shey, who exited the game of life on December 7, 2020. Pa Mbeh Wilfred Shey began the journey of no return in Douala today as his former colleagues in the police corpse gave him last homage.  Thousands of mourners also paid him their last respect. 
In fact December 7, 2020 happens to be another sad day for the people of Donga Mantung Division. A melancholic day that I would have loved to see it erased from the calendar, but since Heaven needed a hero, I have no other option than to succumb to the Lord Almighty, for His decision is supreme. He (Lord) gives and takes without asking anyone. With the bitter blows of what life could offer on earth where are told to be passerbys I had to console myself with the biblical thought that heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people. Unlike the journey on earth, we don't need to take anything along for the journey of no return, "For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out" (1 Timothy 6:7).Everything you need had been prepared by Jesus Christ says the Bible: "In my Father's house, are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you..... " (John 14:2). One inescapable question God will surely ask all of us when we get to the other side is,"What have you done with the gift of my Son Jesus Christ when you were on earth?
The Man whom everyone fondly called Daddy or DC, was a retired police inspector, refined politician,  development luminary and a lovely father. I would say in many ways he was a jovial man who never failed to crack a joke whenever the opportunity arose. He was an easygoing man, soft spoken and was affectionately known in all circles. Pa Mbeh Wilfred Shey had an affinity for people from all walks of life, the old, the young were his friends while his enthusiasm and passion for development and social democracy knew no borders.
In fact I had the privilege to enjoy an amicable relationship with him, benefitting from his sage advices. When I got news that he was called up to prepare a better place for all of us, I felt a pinch in my throat. I gave myself a second thought that it was a dream.  At my age tears ran on my face erasing the dust that had settled on my forehead drawing the lines of sadness. Too hard to accept that the sad news was true.  
When I saw images of his removal and police honours from Douala today, I started believing it was true DC has finally taken the journey of no return. Since then I have been uttering incoherently to myself that this can’t be true and I had to pinched myself several times in an effort to drag myself back to reality, in thought that I was still daydreaming. Today, thousands paid their last homage to the departed hero in Douala. The people of Donga Mantung, the SDF family, Wimbum community and his former colleagues gave him the honours as well as his political friends. Here goes a hero, a great man who has left an idelible mark of greatness in the sand of time. 


Life is a journey of the history of what man has accomplished in this world. And of all men I have met along this journey Pa Mbeh Wilfred Shey, was one of the Greatest. This Prince of the Nkambe Palace was the leaders of men. He was a modellers, who served in the police corps and retired with the rank of Police Inspector. He served as deputy of the Nkambe council. 
A refined politician who is currently District chairman of the Nkambe SDF Electoral District a position he held for several years with dexterity. To sum it all, as a politician he was a man who would do extraordinary things in a very common way.  One of the few trusted politician of his generation. Whatsoever the general mass of men contrived to do or to attain when it comes to development initiatives; Pa Mbeh Wilfred Shey was always there. He is one of the few remaining founding fathers of the Warr Cultural and Development Association-WACUDA, founding father of Nkambe Cultural and Development Association-NKACUDA and former Douala Branch President of WImbum Cultural and Development Association-WICUDA and WACUDA respectively. 
Wikipedia tells me that the great man theory is a 19th-century idea according to which history can be largely explained by the impact of great men, or heroes. And Thomas Carlilye states that in this journey of life highly influential and unique individuals who, due to their natural attributes, such as superior intellect, heroic courage, extraordinary leadership abilities or divine inspiration, have a decisive historical effect. These attributes clearly define the Man, the Hero I knew Pa Mbeh Shey Wilfred. 
The longer you knew him, the more you realized how remarkable of a man he was, how remarkable a servant-leader, how devoted to his family, how loyal to his friends, how faithful to God, and how available he was to literally anyone who needed help.  In these days in our society, one of the highest compliments you can give a man is the most simple thing to say and powerful when it’s said in earnest:  “He’s good man.”  “He’s a great man.”  Pa Mbeh Wilfred was my Hero.  
RIP





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Sunday, January 3, 2021

Football for Peace: Euphoria at Finals of Ta Shey Frank Maiden Edition



There was fanfare at the Millennium Field in Nkambe where the finals of the Maiden Edition of Ta Shey Frank under 17/ 15 took place. The euphoria that saluted the two in one football finals was described by football lovers as a milestone. This tournament which started early last year with two packs of sweets (bonbon) as prizes, witness a geometric leap when Ta Shey Franklin Ndzi Nformi decided to add more impetus to it. He then doled out the total sum of FCFA 80.000 for the two categories. 30.000 for under 15 boys and 50.000 for the under 17 categories. This was the motivational aspect and to ensure the smooth running of the tournament, he equally gave two balls, whistles, other logistics.
15 teams registered for the tournament in the two categories ( 8 teams for the under 15 and 8 teams for the under 17.) However, only 2 teams got to the finals of the competition in each category. In the under 17, MBOSCUDA FC entered into a debit with Real, the match ended in favour of Real with Bang Zidane heating the net twice to emerge best scorer with 4 goals while Ibrahim Yaya of MBOSCUDA emerged best player with his fantastic style. Earlier during the day in the under 15 category, the finals between Future Africans of Mansoh  and The Superstrikers of Millennium ended in a goalless draw. The winner was to be decided through penalty kicks. Future Africans carried the day putting four kicks into the net while the Superstrikers lost two on the goalpost. Bawe Joel emerged best scorer with 5 goals while Kong Blaise was best player. 

Ta Shey Franklin Ndzi Nformi: The Man of the Golden Heart 

Addressing the hundreds of youths at yesterday's football for peace finals, Ta Shey Frank as he is fondly called applauded the youths for their adherence to peace, mutual coexistence and how it was demonstrated during the tournaments. He continued by emphasising that nothing is so great than building a culture of peace. He encouraged all the youths to go back to school come Monday January 4, and promised that Football for Peace is an initiative that will continue every year. Ta Shey Franklin Ndzi Nformi actually demonstrated that he is a man with the golden heart. In addition to the logistics, he equally donated two sets of jersys to the finalists. And he raised the raised the amount for each winning teams and even participation. Though everything was voluntary, Ta Shey Frank had to motivate the referees for a job well done.  
One of the speakers, Desaild who oversees youth football in the Division also spoke elaborately on youth football and the ongoing under 17 championship and youth license. Ta Shey Frank promised to enroll some selected youths so as to enable them build a better future. He called on the youths to respect their parents, teachers etc as well as their peers. Peace, he said is a vital tool in community building and as youths they are the ones on whom humanity is built.  Bawe Vincent and Ngebi were also encouraged and applauded for their efforts in harnessing young talents. They have also stood the taste of time for promoting young talents. They are the unsung heroes of youth football











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