Hon. Agho Oliver Bags Master Degree in Flying Colours

Hon Agho Oliver Bamenju, Member of Parliament, MP, of the Bafut/Tubah Constituency graduating among the top world class citizens from Tohoku University, Japan. Tohoku University is one of the leading Universities  in Japan.  Hon Agho Oliver's graduation flies the flag of Cameroon high in Japan, thus making Cameroonians in general and his constituents in particular proud of his strides.
Hon Agho Oliver was on a Japanese/African Global Leadership  and Sustainable Development Goals scholarship Program.
He won the final selection of the scholarship scheme in 2019 and began studying in the Tohoku University in 2020.
It is worthy to recall that Hon AGHO Oliver is one of the youngest and most pro-active Member of Parliament in Cameroon. His studies in Tohoku University, Japan, focused on Good Governance and Sustainable Development.
Prior to his trip to Japan for further studies, he had been on all fronts in Cameroon and his Constituency where he has been very closed to the people in alleviating poverty and fighting the issue of the scarcity of potable water. In 2021, Hon Agho Oliver attended the Massacusetts Water Youth Summit hosted by Foundation for a Green Future

(Courtesy of The Reporter newspapers)

Thousands Pay Last Homage to Mama Alice Gwei

All roads were today leading to Binka village in Nkambe Central, where thousands gathered to pay their last respect to Mama Mukar Alice Gwei(MAG). From Nkambe District Hospital to the Nkambe Baptist Church, thousands gathered on the streets of Nkambe town to pay their last respect, to a mother, grand mother and the heroin of generosity. From politicians to buyam sellam, truck pushers, okada riders, farmers, traditional rulers, administrators, everyone was there. What a big way to say goodbye to a mother, who was mother of all. Almost everyone had a story to tell about Mama MAG. How she impacted their lives. 
From the preacher, to the mayor of Nkambe, Musa Shey Nfor, Mama Mukar Alice Gwei, lived an exemplary life. 
Militants of Donga Mantung 1, section of the CPDM were present in their numbers to equally pay their last respect to one of the devoted militant. They were led by their leader, Hon. Gerard Ngala who doubles as Member of Parliament for Nkambe Central. 
Thousands came from far and near to join H.E Shey Jones to celebrate the lifetime.of her mother who has left an indelible mark of greatness as the mother of all the children of Donga Mantung Division. 

Landslide Hits Ring road Renders Ndu- Nkambe Road impassable

The state of nature of the stretch of the ring road from Nkambe to Ndu has been rendered impassable. This is so following the heavy down pour of the rains these days. Movement by cars and heavy duty vehicles from Nkambe to other parts of the North West through Ndu have come to a standstill. The landslide occured at Mbot around the Tabenken junction. 
Traveling from Nkambe to Ndu is a nightmare. These days transport fare from Nkambe to Ndu is FCFA
 3000 as compared to FCFA 1,500. For the past months, drivers plying the ring road have expressed disgust over the poor state of the road. Even though the Nkambe council and the drivers union have tried repairing the bad spots, the situation is very pathetic as of now. Years ago, the road was diverted on this very spot but front wheel drive vehicles had difficulties using the new road.  Prospects are high that an immediate solution would remedy the nightmare. 

Caught on Camera at the Yaounde Sports Complex

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Celebrating the Life of Ma Mukar Alice GWEI (MAG)

Celebrating the Life of Ma Mukar Alice GWEI (MAG)

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Thousands Storm Yaounde Sports Complex to Celebrate the Life of Ma Mukar Alice GWEI (MAG)

Thousands have gathered at the Yaounde Sports Complex to celebrate the life of Ma Mukar Alice GWEI (MAG), mother of H.E Shey Jones Yembe. 

Ma Mukar Alice GWEI (MAG) was born in 1940 in Mbaka – BINKA. She was the first child of the traditional ruler of Mbaka - BINKA, FAI Nyakwansah. were she a boy, she would have succeeded her father.

She married her husband Pa Shey Joseph GWEI in 1959, her husband who had just completed primary school in 1955 barely four (4) years after. They were both so young that her father did not approve of the marriage and would only accept the dowry after the birth of their first son. Her father would then name this first son Yembe which means that her husband’s family will see that son but will not have the son because he will belong to her own family. She followed her husband to Nkambe 11 km away from Binka where they both established petty trading with income that the husband had earned as a Population Census Officer and a loan from his own father. She evolved from there to be very enterprising and at some point, she and the husband were the wealthiest in the community before being overthrown by other businesspeople. This she did simultaneously with farm work and being a dedicated housewife and mother.

She had 3 children: Jones Yembe, Aaron Nfor and Rose Muntah. Her husband died in 2007 

and followed by the death of her daughter Rose Muntah in May 2018 and her son Aaron Nfor who died in April 2022. She has 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. It should be noted that apart from her biological off springs like stated above, she was a mother to several children whom she raised and brought up. She was a baptized Baptist Church Christian and a member of the BINJU Baptist Church Nkambe for several years and would later transfer to Nkambe Baptist Church as this was closer to her home. She was a member of the Cameroon Baptist Convention Women’s Union. It should be noted that she offered several thanksgivings for her life especially towards the end in the Nkambe Baptist Church, and always mentioned how important it was to do a thanksgiving while you are alive for your life than for others offering a thanksgiving in your memory when you are gone. And she was so fond of her Pastors and would courageously be telling how she wanted to be buried by the church when she died. She put a lot of emphasis about having friends and the importance of family. It is true that some of herfriends had preceded her, but she has also left a lot of friends and family to mourn her and who will absolutely miss her and her generosity in deeds and words. For record purposes, she belonged to several women’s groups, Njangis (some of which have been taking place in her home for more than 60 years), church groups and earlier in domestic science groups where she interacted with people from different cultural backgrounds and thereby improved tremendously on her cooking skills to become one of the best cooks in town. This can be testified by the several of her friends,the children and their friends, the grand children and their friends who have tasted her food. Anyway, there was food on her table every day and there was no day that someone else did not eat her food. She was very polite, soft spoken and respectful but also very brave, very courageous, very bold and firm, all ingredients that made her to be very honest, full of integrity and ready to face the truth all the time without fear nor favour. It was known that, if she saw a snake in her farm or else, she would follow it and would sometimes hold it by the tail before killing it. Some neighbours would sometimes call her to help them kill a snake when they were afraid, her husband would call her too though! She was also very funny and could throw the best jokes even in difficult circumstances. It was lovable being around her, What a Woman!

Mama was diagnosed with breast cancer at the Yaoundé Reference hospital in 2005 (17 years ago) where they followed with an operation immediately. The cancer will come back several times and since thenthere has been several other operations. In 2016, an American Doctor specialized in Cancer gave her just 6 months to live but by her faith, she would live for another 6 years. On Sunday, the 4th of September 2022, she was feeling very weak and tired and was taken to the Nkambe District Hospital at6pm. The Doctor diagnosed that she was anaemic and immediately asked for blood to be donated and a few minutes thereafter, there were more than enough people to donate blood and after analysis of the blood donated, two donors’ blood group matched that of mama and was safe or void of any diseases.

She immediately received blood transfusion that evening and the next morning Monday 5th September 2022, she was doing extremely well and asked that they make her a video in which she was sending greetings to her only surviving son and reassuring him that everything was okay. Later that evening as they will be giving her the second dose of blood, she became very restless. On Tuesday 6th September 2022, when the nurses were struggling to put her on oxygen after seeing deteriorating situation, she softly and gently asked them not to bother and asked them if she has not tried and need to go and rest. She died that Tuesday 6th September 2022 at 6:30am.

Farewell Ma until we meet again, to part no more.

When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)

Ta Shey Frank Football for Peace Doles out 7 Trophies in One Week

 The 3rd edition of Ta Shey Frank Football for Peace has been played this year in three different localities in Nkambe Central, notably Konchep, Mbot and Nkambe with 32 football teams participating. The community peace building which is an initiative of Franklin Ndzi Nformi, commonly known as Shey Frank has reached out to thousands in villages of Donga Mantung Division using football to preach peacebuilding. 

It is often said that sustainable development doesn't only needs political governance, but needs to find spaces and platforms that bring people together under a common goal. The love people have shown in supporting Ta Shey Frank Football for Peace activities make it a social phenomenon. The Fon of Konchep described his efforts in lighting communities as action that deserves followers, especially as it Engages the youth. He said  values such as fairness and respect can only be inculcated society if they are many of the likes of Ta Shey  Frank  to build a culture of peace. The Fon of Konchep made this great remark a fortnight ago during the football finals which took place under the patronage of the Divisional Officer for Nkambe Central, Ngida Lawrence Che. 

Young Stars, Red Devils Win in Konchep

In Konchep, 14 teams participated in the tournament. 6 in the female category which was baptisted Mafor Yaah Achidi Judith Cup and 8 teams in the male category. In the female category Young Stars trashed King Football Club, 2 goals to 1, to take home the trophy. Pascaline Yaah, the captain of Young Star, said she thought female football was only in the city but was overwhelmed that it has reached their village. She expressed gratitude to the councilor for Konchep, Ntumfon Franklin Ndzi Nformi for encouraging women and building peace. In the male category Red Devils crushed Abdou FC, 1 goal to zero to grasp this year's cup. 

Two Trophies, Lamps Light Mbot 

In Mbot,  Ntumfon Franklin Ndzi Nformi optimized the football finals by donating lamps to the eldest persons in the community. Before handing the lamps to the selected beneficiaries, he said the lighting lamps should bring forth peace for the betterment of society and everyone. In the football pitch and after 90 minutes of play, the Banana Lioness held down Rocky FC, 3 goals to zero to win the first edition of the female cup. In the male category, Young Stars outsmarted Rock FC, 2 goals to zero to take home the trophy. Before leaving Mbot for Nkambe, Ntumfon Franklin Ndzi Nformi called on the population of Mbot to send their kids to school. He prescribed the notion of peace to everyone. 

Le Bamileke FC, Millennium FC, Young Stars.Win U20, U17 and U12 

Last Friday, the euphoria that started in Konchep rounded up in Nkambe with three trophies on the line. A total of 19 teams registered and participated in the three months tournament. In the U-12 category, Young Stars of Ngwayuh defeated BOCOM FC, 3 goals to 1 after post penalty kicks. Momentum started when the encounter between Millennium FC and UNESCO FC. At the final blast of the whistle, Millennium FC matched over UNESCO FC, by trashing them 3 goals to zero. In the U-20 category, Millennium Youth FC suffered humiliating defeat from Le Bamileke FC during penalty shootout. In two days, three football finals were played and three trophies  doled out with cash prizes. 

Message of Peace

For 3 years now, devoted his time in sponsoring the football for peace tournaments in Nkambe. Last year, the football for peace extended from being only played in Nkambe town to Konchep village and this year, Mbot village joined the bandwagon. The spillover impact of the programme is much more than tremendous in communities. What a better way to build peace, and what a wonderful idea of molding a generation void of violence. Regardless of age, gender or ethnicity, football is enjoyed by all; its reach is unrivaled. 

Speaking in Nkambe to journalists after the last trophy was handed, Ntumfon Franklin Ndzi Nformi heartily extended a message of appreciation and thanks to H. E Shey Jones Yembe, Mafor Achidi Judith, Hon. Gerard Ngala and Musa Shey Nfor for their timely support to build the football nursery in Donga Mantung Division. He said that, although, sport promotes universal values that transcend language and culture, "We can use it as a tool to improve the welfare of youths by teaching them the basics of life, such as the importance of peace, education, obidience, teamwork, leadership, humility, tenacity, and determination".  He added that a child who knows the importance of peace will never go astray. He continued that communities can use football to shine a light on social issues and reshape society. 

Musa Shey Nfor Gets Outstanding Success with Mayor's Inclusive Sports for Health Programme

The Nkambe Mayor's Inclusive Sports for Health (MISH) has ended on a positive note with thousands reached during the two long programme. There was fanfare and trumpet blasts at the Nkambe municipal stadium on Saturday September 3, where an estimated 15,000 people gathered to usher in MISH splendid activities. From 9 am, sounds of drumbeats, vuvuzelas and the gongs could be heard echoing on the hills of GBHS Nkambe, down to the valleys of Tabenken, Njap and Bongom before sending back the echoes into the rocky hills of Nwangri, Wat and Chup. Eventhough the event was happening during the heart of the harvest season, the crowd at the Nkambe municipal stadium proved to it that many people had to forgo going to farm to commune with mayor Musa Shey Nfor. 
Those who were previledged to attend the final day of MISH went back home more convinced than when they were going that Musa Shey Nfor, mayor of Nkambe himself is a savvy sassy inclusive innovator. The idea of onboarding horse race, cycling race for people living with disabilities as well as the male and female football tournament was saluted by all and sundry. Sports is unifying factor and has proven beyond reasonable doubts to rekindle hopes. 



Valorising local partnership
One aspect that made the Nkambe Mayor's Inclusive Sports For Health an outstanding success was his ability to valorize local partners in development. In order to boost the health of the population, the programme in collaboration with the Nkambe health district and the CBC health service jointly organize free eye screening and check ups. Hundreds were given medical treatment at absolutely no franc. To Pa Nyanshi, who benefited from the outdoor free medical services, the initiative was so laudable. Besides, the Nkambe council equally used the opportunity to demonstrate it's knack in local fund raising. Cameroon Telecommunication, CAMTEL was also present to grease the programme. Co-sponsoring was visible with H.E Shey Jones Yembe, Hon. Gerard Ngala and Talla Nji Godlove  and more 100 cheerful givers lining up to support the initiative. More so, the mayor also used the tournament to call on each and everyone to send their kids to school. Mayor Musa Shey Nfor also distributed school items to children to make sure that there is 100% school resumption in his council areas



Football Final
The football tournament was the peak of the event with over 30 teams participating. The teams came from Nkambe zone, Njap zone, Tabenken zone and Bih zone. Notwithstanding the fact that there was a football team from Ako sub Division.
On Saturday, Mansoh United that washed-washed Baraki FC in the semi finals clashed with Blue Stars FC that eliminated Formation Sango in the semi finals. This was a clash of the Titans as both teams have walked majestically to the finals eliminating some of the toughest. But since in a football tournament, there is always a loser and a winner, Blue Stars FC defeated Mansoh FC, 2 goals to zero to win the first edition of MISH
(photo credit: Gwei Amos)

Alhilal Wins Minister Fuh Calistus' 5 million Trophy

The football clash between Alhilal of Misaje and Brothers Football Club of Nkanchi was one of the biggest crowd puller of the year. The euphoria and drumbeats from supporters of both teams could be heard echoing into the valleys of Dumbu, Chunghe, and the hills of Bebe and Kibo. After 90 minutes of play, Alhilal of Misaje Hausa quarter trashed Brothers FC of Nkanchi, 2 goals to 1, to take home the trophy. 

The sports tournament that has been running in Misaje SubDivision which was single handedly sponsored by Minister Prof Fuh Calistus to the tune of 5 million FCFA, finally came to a close on Sunday September 4,2022, with ALhilal of Misaje lifting the trophy with a cash prize of 700.000frs in full view of a mammoth cheering crowd. The vision bearer of the just ended tournament who is the sponsor is to ensure that Misaje builds a third Division Team. 

 With 42 selected players from across the length and breath of Misaje Sub Division, the momentum to create a third Division Team has picked up steam. 

The Divisional officer of Misaje, Frutoma Martin who officiated at the finals said Misaje is a place to be thanks to the peace the people enjoy which to him is a pull factor to the many good things happenings in the Subdivision. He lauded the sponsor of the tournament Minister Prof Fuh Calistus for the love he has for his people and working relentlessly to develop the subdivision both in infrastructure and human resource. 

Promoting sports is new gold mine in the country and encouraging a people to harvest from this goldmine which in other words is likened to the national cake is laudable. The first Deputy Mayor of Misaje Gregory Kiloh Ngeh reiterated the need to have every youth on board and that the council shall ensure that the endeavors of the Minister is materialized on the ground. 

On his part the organizing committee chairman Austin Tamfuh said though amateurs in sports business they were able to lay the ground works towards creating a third Division Team in the subdivision.