CPDM 38th Anniversary in Nkambe: NW Governor Guest of Honour

There was ecstasy and fanfare at the Nkambe Multipurpose all as North West Governor joins thousands of CPDM militants and sympathizers to celebrate it's 38 years of continued existence. Before the arrival of the August guest at the community hall, the sound of the drums, could he heard echoing into the hills of Binju, Kungi and Binshua and the lowlands of Njap and Tabenken. The euphoria was total when Lele Lafrique Adolphe, North West Governor arrived the ceremonial ground. Upon arrival, he was received by SDO for Donga Mantung Division, Mayor of Nkambe council and CPDM local party officials. The massive presence of over 15.000 people was a clear indicator that the CPDM is social gathering in Nkambe. 

The 38th Anniversary of the CPDM was celebrated in the Dong Mantung I (Nkambe) under the theme: “Rejocing, gathering and mobilizing behind the National President Paul Biya, in full awareness of the challenges and future electoral stakes” This theme, according to the mayor of Nkambe council, Musa Shey Nfor is a clarion call for the preservation and consolidation of the values of peace and stability which is a prerequisite for economic growth and sustainable development. A path which Nkambe has chosen which yielding alot of fruits in terms of development projects. He said the CPDM has achieved so much ranging from the provision of water in Nkambe town, construction of multipurpose hall, health centers, youth and women empowerment centers, opening of roads etc, the list is long. 

Speaking on behalf of the Section President, Tata Godlove Fai reiterated the general need of the people of Donga Mantung Division, which is the creation of the Far North West Region. This has been the desire of the entire population and that of Donga Mantung I Section, Nkambe led by Hon. Gerard Ngala, MP for Donga Mantung Centre. March 24th, 2023 was historic in Nkambe as activities marking the 38th anniversary celebration of the Cameroon People Democratic Movement in the Donga Mantung I section-Nkambe, brought together dance groups from Tabenken, Wat, Binka etc. More than 60 dance groups took to the stage to express gratitude to President Biya and North West Governor. Those who didn't have the opportunity to make speeches, had to express themselves in songs. The celebrations in Nkambe was more than a cultural fiesta as the dancing extended late into night fall. At the end of the day, a Motion of Thanks and Appreciation was issued thank President Paul Biya for upgrading the Nkambe district hospital to Regional Hospital Annex, the numerous development projects and more importantly, the much awaited desired Far North West region

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CPDM 38th Anniversary in Misaje: Thousands Join Party to Count Blessings

The celebrations started with a unity march by thousands of youths to express gratitude and thanks to the head of State and Chairman of the CPDM. The celebration that took place at the Misaje market square brought together militants and sympathizers of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement-CPDM from all the villages in Misaje sub Division. Led by the Donga Mantung IV Section YCPDM Executives, they were received at the ceremonial ground by the Section President, Ali Tukur and Kinlo Gregory, 1st Deputy mayor for Misaje council.

In his welcome speech, the CPDM Section President, Ali Tukur said 38 years have come and gone and the party remains even more stronger in Misaje sub Division. " The party is not only but has recorded many achievements". Amongst these achievements he cited the ongong construction and equipping of health centres, the planting of concrete poles to extend electricity, construction of classrooms in primary and secondary schools, construction of modern market sheds, supply of pipe borne water to several villages, assistance to the needy etc, etc. Harping on the theme of the 38th anniversary, Ali Tukur reminded militants that the theme them to be more than ever before rally behind the wise man-President Paul Biya who is the engine behind all the peace and progress in Cameroon. On the last senatorial elections, he congratulated the municipal and regional councilors for giving the CPDM a big win. He used the opportunity to call on the CPDM militants and sympathizers to be peace loving, generous, friendly and tolerant. "Fellow militants of the great party, the success of this celebration s thanks to the generous support of a good number of you. I wish to make special mention of the following, H.E. Prof.Fuh Calistus Gentry for his usual high sense of organization and heavy financial support, the CPDM permanent Divisional Delegation of Donga Mantung Division, The North West elite". 

Motion of Support to H.E President Paul Biya

In a motion of support and encouragement addressed to President Paul Biya militants of Donga Mantung IV Section reechoed the necessity for peace given that in an atmosphere of stale familiarity development is not sustainable. “We the militants and sympathizers of the Donga Mantung IV Section, assembled to celebrate the 38th anniversary f the party unanimously decided to file a motion of Support to H.E. President Paul Biya. 

-Considering the continuous fight waged against insecurity, especially the perpetrators of the crisis in the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon;

-Considering he fact that development has always been an integral part of the policies of the National New Deal Government;

-Considering the successful organization of the 17th March, 2023 of CEMAC ordinary summit by H.E. President Paul Biya, chairman of the CPDM;

-Considering the success of the CPDM party in the last senatorial elections in Donga Mantung Division and at the national level which consolidates the control of the Senate by our great party the CPDM. With the considerations above in mind, we, standing as one man declares as below:

-Pledge our unalloyed support to the CPDM party, the chairman and promise to vote overwhelmingly for our party in upcoming elections;

-Express our sincere gratitude to the Head of State for maintaining ur son, H.E. Prof. Fuh Calistus Gentry in Government and appeal that he be raised to a full-fledged minister;

-Remain indebted to the National New Deal Government for the visible development projects in Misaje sub Division and Cameroon at large;

-Pray God to give him all what it takes to succeed in the fight against insecurity in Cameroon.

Done in Misaje today the 24th March, 20231

Bastion of the CPDM

Kinlo Gregory, 1st Deputh Mayor of Misaje on his part described Misaje as the bastion of the CPDM not only in Donga Mantung Division but in the North West Region. In the domain of development projects, the deputy mayor cited the construction of a new grandstand worth FCFA 77 million, the powering of Akweto, Chunghe-Mfume-Nkanchi as government has provided solar panels to electrify those villages, the extension of the electrification project to Dumbu with concrete poles, the Bansobi and Dumbu water projects, the construction of market sheds at Akweto, Kibalaki and Chakoh. In the domain of road infrastructure, he announced the opening of the road from Misaje to Nigeria which according to him will give back to Dumbu town the economic livewire of Misaje its rightful. He also reiterated the fact that with decentralization, the council will be able for foster development endeavours in the municipality

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CPDM 38th Anniversary in Misaje: Misaje Remains Bastion in NW

The celebrations started with a unity march by thousands of youths to express gratitude and thanks to the head of State and Chairman of the CPDM. The celebration that took place at the Misaje market square brought together militants and sympathizers of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement-CPDM from all the villages in Misaje sub Division. Led by the Donga Mantung IV Section YCPDM Executives, they were received at the ceremonial ground by the Section President, Ali Tukur and Kinlo Gregory, 1st Deputy mayor for Misaje council.

In his welcome speech, the CPDM Section President, Ali Tukur said 38 years have come and gone and the party remains even more stronger in Misaje sub Division. " The party is not only but has recorded many achievements". Amongst these achievements he cited the ongong construction and equipping of health centres, the planting of concrete poles to extend electricity, construction of classrooms in primary and secondary schools, construction of modern market sheds, supply of pipe borne water to several villages, assistance to the needy etc, etc. Harping on the theme of the 38th anniversary, Ali Tukur reminded militants that the theme them to be more than ever before rally behind the wise man-President Paul Biya who is the engine behind all the peace and progress in Cameroon. On the last senatorial elections, he congratulated the municipal and regional councilors for giving the CPDM a big win. He used the opportunity to call on the CPDM militants and sympathizers to be peace loving, generous, friendly and tolerant. "Fellow militants of the great party, the success of this celebration s thanks to the generous support of a good number of you. I wish to make special mention of the following, H.E. Prof.Fuh Calistus Gentry for his usual high sense of organization and heavy financial support, the CPDM permanent Divisional Delegation of Donga Mantung Division, The North West elite". 

Motion of Support to H.E President Paul Biya

In a motion of support and encouragement addressed to President Paul Biya militants of Donga Mantung IV Section reechoed the necessity for peace given that in an atmosphere of stale familiarity development is not sustainable. “We the militants and sympathizers of the Donga Mantung IV Section, assembled to celebrate the 38th anniversary f the party unanimously decided to file a motion of Support to H.E. President Paul Biya. 

-Considering the continuous fight waged against insecurity, especially the perpetrators of the crisis in the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon;

-Considering he fact that development has always been an integral part of the policies of the National New Deal Government;

-Considering the successful organization of the 17th March, 2023 of CEMAC ordinary summit by H.E. President Paul Biya, chairman of the CPDM;

-Considering the success of the CPDM party in the last senatorial elections in Donga Mantung Division and at the national level which consolidates the control of the Senate by our great party the CPDM. With the considerations above in mind, we, standing as one man declares as below:

-Pledge our unalloyed support to the CPDM party, the chairman and promise to vote overwhelmingly for our party in upcoming elections;

-Express our sincere gratitude to the Head of State for maintaining ur son, H.E. Prof. Fuh Calistus Gentry in Government and appeal that he be raised to a full-fledged minister;

-Remain indebted to the National New Deal Government for the visible development projects in Misaje sub Division and Cameroon at large;

-Pray God to give him all what it takes to succeed in the fight against insecurity in Cameroon.

Done in Misaje today the 24th March, 20231

Bastion of the CPDM

Kinlo Gregory, 1st Deputh Mayor of Misaje on his part described Misaje as the bastion of the CPDM not only in Donga Mantung Division but in the North West Region. In the domain of development projects, the deputy mayor cited the construction of a new grandstand worth FCFA 77 million, the powering of Akweto, Chunghe-Mfume-Nkanchi as government has provided solar panels to electrify those villages, the extension of the electrification project to Dumbu with concrete poles, the Bansobi and Dumbu water projects, the construction of market sheds at Akweto, Kibalaki and Chakoh. In the domain of road infrastructure, he announced the opening of the road from Misaje to Nigeria which according to him will give back to Dumbu town the economic livewire of Misaje its rightful. He also reiterated the fact that with decentralization, the council will be able for foster development endeavours in the municipality

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MIDENO 2023 Farming Season Launched in Nkambe

North West Governor, Lele Lafrique Adolphe has launched the 2023 farming season in Nkambe, headquarters of Donga Mantung Division where he personally handed input support to dynamic farmer's groups, cooperative and organizations.  Before performing the symbolic handing over, Governor Lele Lafrique Adolphe applauded Donga Mantung farmers for working hard during this crisis period to sustain the food value chain. He expressed gratitude the North West Development Authority, MIDENO for accompanying farmers in the region with inputs and Technical support. He called on the beneficiaries of the support to make proper use of the inputs. To the North West Governor, the soil has never decieves. Harping on the future of agriculture in Donga Mantung Division, he reminded farmers that it is time for every farmer to become agrientrepreneurs, "we need to scale up.production" given that Donga Mantung is  blessed with several production basins. In responding to the wonderful speech presented by Musa Shey Nfor, Mayor of Nkambe, the Governor said "I am here to see, hear and report". He confirmed and congratulated guys population of Donga Mantung for standing for Republican values and peace. " The head of state is aware" he added. He said it's thanks to peace that work will soon start on the ring road, the tarring of Ntaba hill- Kakar, as well as the Nkambe district hospital that has been upgraded to Regional Hospital Annex and recent transfer of specialized medics. The Governor congratulated the security forces, administration, and all the living forces for maintaining peace in Donga Mantung Division and reiterated that government will continue to do more to foster development in the entire division given that no tangible development can take when there is disorder. " We just witnessed the decoration of the SDO for the peace, this is enough evidence that the father of the nation is monitoring". On the issue of the Far North West region, he said it is an issue that could only be handled by the constitution. 

He applauded the mayor of Nkambe for the numerous development projects and the numerous awards. To the Governor, the visit he took to numerous projects realized by the Nkambe council with funding from GP DERUDEP, FEICOM, Presidential Plan for Reconstruction of North West and South West is tangible evidence of the development strived of Nkambe council. 

On the other hand the Director General of MIDENO, Cletus Matoya expressed thanks to the farmers for the massive turnout. He said for the four years now farming seasons were launched in Mezam, and this year it's Donga Mantung was chosen because agriculture is the livewire of the division. Cletus Matoya said for the 42 years of existence of MIDENO it has been consistent in accompanying Donga Mantung in achieving it's Sustainable Development goals. He highhligted some of the major achiievements of the 03 gigantic projects which have rounded up, GP DERUDEP 1& 2, LIFIDEP etc. Some of the projects including provision of water schemes, construction of community halls, opening of farms to market roads, construction of classrooms, cattle dips, cattle crushes, provision improved seeds to farmers and trainings as well as distribution of fruit trees to farmers to use in restoring degraded farmlands. 

Musa Shey Nfor, Mayor of Nkambe council on his part expressed thanks and appreciation to North West Governor for having choose Donga Mantung and Nkambe in particular for the 3 in 1 tour. He extended thanks to MIDENO on behalf of the 04 other municipalities for the continuous support and like Oliver Twist, he said Donga Mantung Division needs more. Musa Shey Nfor used the opportunity to thank President Paul Biya for appointing sons and daughters of Donga Mantung Division in high offices. He continued that one of the needy need and desire expressed by the population. This desire he said is the creation of the Far North West region with it's headquarters in Nkambe. While enumerating some of the needs of the population of Donga Mantung Division, he reminded the Governor that of all the needs, the priority of all the priorities is the need to upgrade Donga Mantung Division into region. He elaborated that instead of spending 14 hours to get to Nkambe, with the creation of the Far North West region, the distant will be reduced to 4 hours. 

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Minister Atanga Nji Hands Government Support to Buea Flood Victims

Atanga Nji Paul, Minister of Territorial Administration has handed Presidential humanitarian relief material to victims of flash-floods that swept through Buea on Saturday March 18, 2023 killing two persons and destroying properties and houses. Atanga Nji Paul visited the flooded area and later handed support items to the victim in Buea on March 21, 2023. Truck loads of basic items were shared to victims. 

The humanitarian relief material consisted of mattresses, blankets, desks for schools, bags of rice, vegetable oil, sardine, buckets and toiletries.

Accompanied by the Governor of the South West Region, administrative, municipal authorities,  politicians, religious and traditional leaders, Atanga Nji Paul toured the affected areas and sensitised the local population to refrain from building in risky areas, especially swampy areas and water ways.

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H.E Shey Jones Yembe is a Servant Leader

One of America's most influential 18th century writer and social critic, John Gardner wrote that “Leaders have a significant role in creating the state of mind that is the society. According to Gardener, leaders can serve as symbols of the moral unity of the society. They  express the values that hold society together. And most importantly, they conceive and articulate goals that lift people out of their petty preoccupations, carry them to where they build society , and unite them in the pursuit of objectives worthy of their best efforts”. John Gardner might have been writing about his 18th century Europe, but the issues he raised then are as urgent today as they were then. Issues of leadership, moral unity, values and principles, and above all, development are as poignant in today’s society as they were in the 18th century. This category of leaders are known as servant leaders. 

Book makers say a servant-leader is servant first given that he/she begins with the natural feeling to serve a community or a people. It was  Robert K. Greenleaf who first discussed the philosophy in an essay called “The Servant as Leader,” which was first published in 1970. Greenleaf was of the opinion that servant leaders  provide the type of support that allows other people to learn and grow through inclusive leadership. 

One leaders whose conscious choice has  brought the population of Donga Mantung Division to aspire to lead, is H.E Shey Jones Yembe. The truth is that whenever I hear the phrase "servant leadership, the first person that comes to mind is Shey Jones Yembe. He is, to say the least one of the greatest statesmen in the history of Donga Mantung Division, yet, by all accounts, he is a servant leader and a man who embraces simplicity. On March 12, 2023, he made a statement that captured the admiration of everyone. He said the CPDM is Social Gathering in Donga Mantung Division, and that we have gone passed the level of doing politics for politics. "Politics is for development", he reminded everyone.Humility is one of the hallmarks of H.E. Shey Jones Yembe. And some of us have had to get the first impression through a handshake! Servant leaders are described as people who have a sense of stewardship over the people and they are responsible for. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines "stewardship" as, "the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care."Servant leaders don't care about the credit. They care about making things better. Renowned leadership researchers Hodgson and White believe that the best form of leadership is one that finds the perfect balance between behaviors, needs, and context. H.E Shey Jones Yembe falls within this category of leaders. " I am going to ask everybody from Donga Mantung that wherever you were before, the CPDM's door is open. There is democracy in the CPDM that will permit everyone to find his/her feet. We not considering the CPDM as a political party, we consider the CPDM as a social gathering of sons and daughter of Donga Mantung Division".  This is exemplary leadership, this statement does not only portrays his leadership qualities but one can be able to evaluate the need to follow his words and call.  In summary, if the contingency theory suggests that great leadership is a combination simplicity, service to others and community, Shey Jones Yembe's position as Permanent Coordinator of the CPDM for Donga Mantung Division is a well-deserved position. 

CPDM is Social Gathering in Donga Mantung -H.E Shey Jones Yembe

The Divisional Coordinator of the CPDM for Donga Mantung Division, H.E Shey Jones Yembe has declared that in Donga Mantung, the CPDM is a social gathering of all it's sons and daughters. H.E Shey Jones Yembe made the statement today March 12, 2023 as the CPDM crushed the SDF at the Senatorial poll with a bashing score of 170 votes against zero. The Divisional Coordinator called on all and sundry to join the new leaf for development. "We are not doing politics for politics, we are doing politics for development. And so, we can say we on a good footing. I am going to ask everybody from Donga Mantung that wherever you were before, the CPDM's door is open", he continued. He added that there is democracy in the CPDM that will permit everyone to find his/her feet. "We not considering the CPDM as a political party, we consider the CPDM as a social gathering of sons and daughter of Donga Mantung Division". 

Harping on the conduct of the elections, Shey Jones Yembe said the party is very satisfy with the level of participation of the various stakeholders in the process. "You can see that out of 180 voters we expected at the polls, 171 were present". He continued by adding that those who could not participate were either sick or held back for one reason or other. 

Statistics show that the total number of registered voters stood at 180 voters, the number of voters who participated in the voting was 171. The CPDM got 170 votes, there was 01 invalid vote. While waiting for the official declaration of the results, CPDM scored 100% as against 0% for the SDF in the vote cast and 95% participatory. 

The elections took place in Nkambe in a calm atmosphere. Polling stations open the doors at exactly 8am and by 12noon the 171 voters had finished performing their civil rights. Pending official proclamation by the Constitutional council, vote counts at polling stations have plebicited Ngafeeson Emmanuel Bantar, candidate for the ruling CPDM winner. However, SDF candidate, Bunyui Emmanuel didn't even showed up in Nkambe to campaign for votes. His social media campaign has not yield any dividends

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Nwa Council Adopts 2022 Administrative, Management and Store Accountant's Account

 

Councilor of Nwa council have unanimously adopted the Administrative, Management and Store Accountant's Account for 2022. The session took place at the Nkambe Community Hall on March 10,2022 under the under the supervisory of the Senior Divisional Officer for Donga Mantung Division, Dr. Simon Nkwenti Doh. Addressing councilors during the session, the mayor of Nwa council, Meyong Lawrence disclosed that the 2022 total expenditures stood at FCFA 132.659.200..

Harping on the major realizatiom of Nwa council for 2022, Meyong Lawrence cited the construction of Lih health center, the construction of bridge at Munya on Rom.road, concreting of the bad spots on the Sabongari-Nwa road, the opening of the Nwa Gom road up to kih, the rehabilitation of two classrooms, the construction of a bridge over river mabong, the construction portable water scheme in Nwa town, the payment of pensioners and many others.

To Menyong Lawrence 2023 will be another year for the Nwa council to reach higher heights. On development prospects, the mayor revealed that  several studies have been carried out which gives him high hopes that in the coming days the entire Nwa subdivision will be disenclave through the border kits program. Meyong Lawrence also used the opportunity to announce that FEICOM recently approved the funds for the construction of a municipal Hotel at the Sabongari. 

He however lamented  the state of insecurity that reigns in the subdivision. Thus, mayor Menyong Lawrence pleaded with the administration and the powers that be for the reinforcement of security in what he termed, "distant, porous border subdivision" .He called on all the councilors to be ambassadors of peace for life to return to normalcy in Nwa council area 

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Hon. Kalak is a Good Man

Being good is a concept that deals with the most practical theory. Yet it is the theory of relativity. Some people like to say that what could be good for them need not be good for everybody and vice-versa. However, one man, one name stands to defeat this notion that there is no ideal definition of a truly good person. Hon. Kalak Flavius Boteh, Divisional Coordinator of Peace and Development Initiative for Donga Mantung (PDI) of the North West Regional Assembly. ThisRegional Councilor who hails from Nwa is good-at-all-times. Even though a politician, he is honest, truthful and accessible. He is a teacher of profession. Yet his character traits are different from other teachers given that he is a cheerful giver. If you have never had the opportunity to meet a good man, come closer to Hon. Kalak to discover his character traits of a good man. 

Essentially, according to the Great Man Theory, people in elected positions like Hon. Kalak deserve to lead because of characteristics granted to them at birth, which ultimately help them to become serving leaders for their communities. Naturally servant leaders have a set of personal qualities that made them effective leaders. Even today, the belief that truly great leaders are born is common. Plato one of the greatest philosophers believed that a man could only become good by knowing the truth, and he could not know the truth without being good.  On the other hand, Aristotle had a different theory regarding the goodness of man. According to Aristotle, a good man is the norm and the measure of ethical truth.  Pertaining to Aristotle's definitions, I will therefore contextualize by adding that one doesnt need to meet someone severally to understand he/she is a good man. So! Is Hon, Kalak Flavius Boteh. 

Peace and development have often been described as continuing where God stopped at creation. This means that the developer is an envoy of the Almighty Himself because he (the developer) manifests Gods image which he is, through service to his community and mankind as a whole. To be a developer, the first quality is to be good natured and selfless. The celebrated English writer, Henry Fielding, observes that good people sacrifice for others not because it is their duty but because it is their nature to do that. What Fielding simply means is that truly good people do what they do because they have the goodwill and not out of compulsion. Hon. Kalak Flavius is an incomparable agent of peace and development. 

Developer Recognized by His People

It was the Saviour Jesus Christ who said a prophet is not recognized in his home town. Christ made this remark after people in his native Nazareth failed to appreciate the miracles he performed healing them. Christ spoke in a particular context. However, like most universally accepted principles, there are usually exceptions. Hon. Kalak is one of such few exceptions. The people of Donga Mantung were quick to realize his development potentials when he was appointed Divisional Coordinator of PDI, CDI and HILA. This they did despite the fact that there were far older people. To say that he didnt disappoint them or that he did well is to understate the fact: he is excelling. 

Humility they say is the greatest attribute of a great man, according to Thomas a Kempis, author of the much approved book, Imitations of Christ. The author, drawing inspiration from the humility of Christ (washing the feet of his apostles) Christ was in effect teaching us that leadership is service. In fact, to minister means to serve. Unfortunately, in our Cameroonian and even African context it is the reverse. Hon. Kalak is very far from being a haughty office holder. He is humble, accessibly, always wears a smile and kind. He thus abides by the advice Be kind to those you meet on your way up because you will meet them again on your way down. Kindness does not however denote philanthropy or giving lavishly. It simply means having a spirit of sharing, a spirit of goodwill. Not only shall no one is left behind, its time for Donga Mantung to move together with the proverbial slogan: U na Mi, Mi Na U, Wi be Wi

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Nkambe Regional Hospital Annex: Donga Mantung Shows Gratitude, Appeals for Creation of Far North West Savannah Region

Donga Mantung people have expressed gratitude and thanks to President Paul Biya for upgrading the Nkambe District hospital to Regional Hospital Annex. The event took place at the Nkambe grandstand with over 20.000 people in attendance on March 10, 2022. The thank you event was organized by Hon. Gerard Ngala, an illustrious son who doubles as Member of Parliament for Nkambe. He was flanked by Hon. Naomi Ngando, MP for Ndu, Hon. Abe Michael, MP for Ako/Misaje and Hon. Adamu, MP for Nwa. Also present were the five mayors of Donga Mantung Division and municipal/ regional councilors. 

Those who didn't have the opportunity to express themselves in speeches, demonstrated their appreciation by singing and dancing. In expressing gratitude to President Paul Biya, the Member of Parliament for Nkambe said Donga Mantung's preparedness to take measures to safeguard and plan ways to ensure the perfect functioning of the hospital is marked by its ability to brace peace. It was against this backdrop that Hon. Gerard Ngala pleaded for the creation of the Far North West region/ Savannah region with headquarters in Nkambe. To Hon. Gerard Ngala, health is Wealth, and bringing health facilities closer to the population is giving them wealth. He recalled the stress people used to go through to get to the regional hospital in Bamenda or mission hospitals in Kumbo. He added that "Donga Mantung is an island of peace and when you make your choice, you assume the prices that come with it. Donga Mantung has chosen the path of Dialogue, Peace, respect of state institutions and we expect that in return the state could do more to us. That is why while thanking the head of state for the regional hospital, we are equally appealing for the creation of Far North West Savannah Region". 

Prominent at the Nkambe Grandstand to witness the official handing over of medical equipment to the Nkambe regional hospital annex was the Senior Divisional Officer for Donga Mantung, Dr. Simon Nkwenti Doh. Talking to journalists after the grandiose event, the SDO expressed his joy to the population who spontaneously came out to manifest their happiness to the seasonal gift from President Paul Biya. " The population have come from all the subdivisions, Ako, Misaje, Ndu, Nwa and Nkambe and even from the neighboring divisions because of the services the Regional Hospital will render to the population. We are here to celebrate". The SDO continued by adding that the population of Donga Mantung Division also turned massively to parcel to the Head of State, their old request for the creation of new administrative units. "When you see old mothers, fathers, women and youths who have travelled from far and near to come and express this wish, it is because it is a capital wish. They want this new unit created inorder to speed development". 

Earlier, while welcoming the population of Donga Mantung to the thank you event, Musa Shey Nfor, mayor of Nkambe said he was overwhelmed by the gift from government. He applauded government for the timely support that will go a long way to impact lives in the Division and beyond

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Ndu Council: 2022 Administrative, Management and Store Accountant's Account Adopted

The 2022 Administrative, Management and Store Accountant's Account for Ndu Council has been adopted. The exercise took place in the presence of the Senior Divisional Officer for Donga Mantung, Dr. Simon Nkwenti Doh. 

Statistics show that the 2022 Administrative, Management and Store Accountant's Account for Ndu has registered a geometric improvement both in income and expenditures. Even the number of projects so far realized have impressed observers. The projects executed ranged from opening and rehabilitation of farms to market roads, bridges, health centers, classrooms, construction of cattle dips, crouches and  drinkers etc. The below statistics speak for themselves, 

* Brought forward: 48.985.444 fcfa. 

* Venue:588.950.003 fca 

* Total Revenue:  635.935.447 fcfa, representing 67.36% in revenue execution rate. 

*Expenditure: 609.119.628 fcfa up from 569418016352 fcfa.

 569418016352 FRS cfa.

Speaking during the session, Abdou Borno Kanfon, mayor of Ndu said the council has made great strives and prospects of life gaining back normalcy in his municipality is very high. He said in 2022, Ndu Council realize over 20 impactful projects which ranked his council on 2nd position in the region for the execution of Public Investment Budget

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Pan African Organization Empowers North West Councils on Fundraising

The workshop on fundraising for local initiatives for mayors was organized by the Union of Cities and Councils-UCCC North West in partnership with Pan African Organization for Research and Protection of Vioence on Women and Children. Speaking during the training workshop, the Coordinator of Pan African Organization for Research and Protection of Violence on Women and Children, Dr. Ndonwie Peter who facilitated the training in Fundraising and project proposal writing said the course aimed at enabling mayors and councils development officers to determine and prioritize projects and plans needed by the Municipality. He said with decentralization in the offing, there is the need for municipal councils in the North West region to have sufficient skills in project planning as well as the competence to be able to build relations with the donor community.

The two days free training included among others, the preparation and development of action plans for the project execution and the follow up of a set of necessary procedures which will help in attracting the donor community. In developing the said tools for training Dr. Nfonwie Peter recounted that the need for such a training emanated from a social media comment from one of the mayors, who made a pertinent comment to the fact that he submitted  project of 10 billion to FEICOM but was granted 100 million francs. Dr. Ndonwie Peter saw in the social media post the need to empower councils. At the end of the two days training, participants were able to develop  project plans and proposal according to the donor's needs and requirements. It is worth mentioning that Dr. Ndonwie Peter, took care of his flight from Ghana to Cameroon in order to  provide North West Councils with skills that will guarantee a better performance for councils at local levels.

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Meet Senator Regina Mundi, The Career Politician

Regina Mundi

Regina Mundi is the lone female Member of the Politbureau of the ruling CPDM from the North West Region of Cameroon and Member of the Senate. The fact that she is a Member of the Upper House and Polibureau member of the CPDM is a clear testimony that determination and devotion are the corner stone to success. As a matter of truth, she is a stanch militant whose continues preaching about the goodies of the CPDM and its chairman Paul Biya has changed the political landscape in the North West Region. While there are CPDM militants who are oppositions at night and CPDM during the day, Ma Mundi as she is commonly known is CPDM for 24 hours on 24, 7 days of the week and 12 months in the year. Her commitment to President Biya’s political ideologies and the CPDM is not sheer fanaticism. It is for this reason that during the 50^th anniversary of the Armed Forces in Bamenda, Regina Mundi was catapulted and recognized. She was decorated by the Head of State President Paul Biya. This graduate of Trinity College-USA has entered history books in varied names, such as the first female to be appointed cultural and social affairs adviser to the then Governor of the North West Province. She was the first woman to occupy the position of secretary in the then CNU party and it was through her efforts that she created the first women group in Mezam. Politically, she has risen from a central committee member to polibureau member.  

While many CPDM militants only pay lip service to the ruling party and its national chairman, Ma Mundi has remained CPDM from the day of its insertion to date. In the early 90s when Bamenda was likened to Bagdad, Ma Mundi was the only female politician who could publicly identify herself as a militant of the CPDM. Even when her house was destroyed against the backdrop of post-electoral violence, she was still committed to the ideals of the CPDM. What is interesting about politics in the North West Region of Cameroon is the fact that there are many people with different political views; yet, Regina Mundi has stood the taste of time as the most convincing female politician. Ever since she entered into active politics, she had never told a lie. In fact she is widely appreciated as a rare specie of politician that is very hard to come-by nowadays. She has always told the population whenever she has the opportunity to make a statement that even though some people may sympathize with the opposition; they know that the opposition has nothing to offer. Being a female politician in the fief of the leading opposition in Cameroon was an uphill task that she gradually transformed into assets. If you have never met a convincing politician, meet her in the field and you will agree with me that she has the God given charm that attracts people

Like someone once said, a single vote for the CPDM in the Northwest Region is worth a thousand votes down the center region, that is why she never gave up until the CPDM was able to win  councils and Parliamentary seats. She once told this reporter that real change is coming and the moment has come for her to celebrate that transformation. And here she is senator. Politics is a game of interest, “you scratch my back, I scratch your back, because politics na njangi” says Rt. Hon. Senator Achidi Achu former Prime Minister. This statement of late Rt. Hon. Senator Achidi Achu is so realistic that nobody in his/her right senses can discard it. When the SDF was launched in 1990 nobody saw this definition and its relevance. Today, the scales have fallen off the eyes of many Northwesteners. Ma Mundi is one of those realistic individuals and a permanent pillar on which President Paul Biya and the CPDM party has continuously leaned on in the North West Region. Ma Mundi is therefore a career politician

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Prof. Uphie Melo: Epitome of Hardwork

She is the Vice Chancellor of the UNIVERSITY of Ngoundere since June 2017. She is member of the academic of science and PhD holder in Metallurgical Engineering. 

Prof. Uphie Melo Chinje is a frontline researcher, like other result oriented researchers, she is heading a university where she is transforming theory into practice. She was appointed to that position by President Paul Biya for her hard work, education background and qualifications and not by a financial controller. 

When she was at MIPROMALO, moving research results from the laboratory into the field of production was one of her major achievements. In the past, accusations have been more compounded by the fact that research results never go beyond the laboratory. Reasons being that majority of the research results never tie with local realities because most of the researchers prefer to think globally and act globally. Welcome Prof. Uphie Melo Chinje who is a mark departure from the madding crowd because she thinks globally and act locally. As a woman she has shown proof of being a systematically thought out of the box. As a researcher and a woman for that matter, she has always been worried why there are practical problems to be solved in society and researchers spend time in abstract things. She is one of those rare researchers who believe in the value of work. Far from being an academic exercise, she is of the school of thought of Beacon who saw research and the acquisition of knowledge as planned work. Knowing that everything in the world is purchased by labour, Prof. Uphie Melo Chinje put herself to education and learning that would make her useful in the field of work. And being a God fearing person, her inspiration has often come from Genesis 1:28 which states that: “replenish and subdue it”.  It is therefore a noble sentiment that she has not only replenished the earth but has been subduing it.

As General Manager of the Local Material Production Authority-MIPROMALO, she has been redefining the use of the earth especially it soil. Through her meritorious research work, she demonstrated that local materials are more resistant and she succeeded in putting local construction materials at the front stage in Cameron. That is how she is transforming President Biya’s greater ambition program.

While others in her position will certainly wear arrogance and snobbishness, she remains down to earth and accommodative. Back in her Constituency, Prof. Uphie Melo initiated and established the Creative Women Center, which is a model in empowering the rural woman. Yet Prof. Melo still goes beyond that to make work the divine with humanity as she believes God makes Himself in all the things. Her successes in politics, development work, research and empowerment has earned her countless awards and merits. She is therefore one of those celebrities that Cameroonians continue to admire during the Month of the woman and look up to as a role model. Meet her in the field discussing politics and you understand she is perfect.

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Meet Hajara Danjuma , An Exceptional Woman in Leadership

Madame Hajara Danjuma is an educationist and a perfect one.  She is the First Deputy Mayor of the Nkambe Council. Her being elected as First Deputy Mayor was not an error but by merit. When judged from her trappings during the last mandate, she is already entering into records as a development luminary and career politician. Though purely from Muslim background, she is worth celebrating for braving the odds to stand tall from the madding crowd. She is very soft spoken, down to earth, serviceable  and rich in expedient in politics of the CPDM. Though trained educationist, Hajara Danjuma's success in politics continue to act as a spur to women who intend to take leadership positions through politics. 

Happy women's day Madame Deputy Mayor

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Meet Ma Ngwang Mercy Mbong, The Pictgram of a Business Woman

Among the Wimbum women of Donga Mantung, the norm of the industrious woman has been reconstituted historically. Ma Ngwang Mercy Mbong aka Hon. Mercy Mbong is a role model entrepreneur. She has validated women’s esteemed place in Mbumland by her great knack in business. Her rise to prominence in business is a mark departure that hard and decent work pays huge dividends. From the production of corn beer(shaa), she has been able to put up a business empire which is appreciated by everyone. Today, she is celebrated as a refined contractor and owner of a business complex. Recently, she was honoured with the title of Ma Ngwang in the Nkambe Fondom.  

Being a successful business woman, like Mercy Mbong means that she was capable of creating her own narrative. It means she has been strong enough to make her own decisions wisely, to be free and to break the status quo that people have set up for women. Her success story is worth celebrating. Happy Women's day Ma Ngwang Mercy Mbong

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Meet Yaah Patience Tamfu: The Exemplary Female Politian

She is CPDM Section President in the United States. Her trappings as a career politician speak volumes. In fact, to have risen above the artificial barriers to be elected Section President in Uncle Sam's country is a feat. If there is any area in Cameroon where the Beijing platform can be assessed, it is in her participation in political and economic sphere which was former a no go one for the woman. This woman has shown that women in leadership could mean a lot to Cameroon. Ever since this daughter of the great statesman, late Hon. SN Tamfu became the sparkling flicker, the ever first woman to strengthen the CPDM party in the United State of America. She has become a symbol that women in leadership position could mean a lot to Cameroon. Hitherto considered a no go zone for women, Yaah Patience Tamfu has not only dismantled the male barriers constructed round politics but has more importantly serve as a woman emancipator. Where two or three are gathered to talk development, Patience Tamfu is always present. Though living in the USA, her contributions to development initiatives in Mbum land are surplus. Congrats Ma Yaah and Happy Women's Day. 

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Women's Day Role Model: Meet Mafor Judith Yah Epse Achidi GM of CAMTEL

Mafor Yaah Judith Sunday ’épouse Achidi is the General Manager of CAMTEL. Before she became CAMTEL boss, Mafor Yaah Judith Sunday epouse Achidi has accumulated over 25 years experience in governance and entrepreneurship development. She is one of the most formidable woman of all the women in leadership position. Her astuteness at the helm of Camtel is very positive as she is set to make Camtel leader of mobile network in Cameroon, with Blue CAMTEL. The Blue Camtel product has already registered hundreds of thousands of new subscribers. 

Mafor Yaah Judith it should be noted has served CAMTEL in various capacities ranging from regional director for Littoral, South West, North West and Center regions respectively. Before her  appointment, she was Commercial Director. She holds a degree in business administration and Master Degree in Banking and Finance.

Mafor Yaah Achidi Achu Judith Yaah Sunde as she is commonly called is a woman of additional qualities. This is a woman who unlike others is busy round the clock. As a seasoned administrator, she believes like Immanuel Kant that “the more we are busy, the more we feel we are alive and contributing for the welfare of others”. Her educational background coupled with her devotion to be perfect has made her to transform the principle of education for work into the principle of education through work. Reasons why she puts  she had always put the local communities especially youthsand women ahead in all her actions as she believes that by empowering the rural women and youths she would be an avenue par excellence to change lives through work.

As a Christian, she believes like Martin Luther King that “working is praying”. One prelate once said that every human natured person is made up of the human and the divine and that when the divine overrides, the human one becomes closer to God. Yet, Mafor Achidi Achu Judith goes beyond that by making work the divine with the human as a pairs.

Some years ago she defeated all speculations when she donated a football trophy worth a million FCFA for youths in Donga Mantung Division to celebrate the 50 Anniversary of Cameroon’s independence. The event ended in grand style with over 20.000 man crowds at the finals. Her contribution to the welfare of rural women and youths caught the admiration of Donga Mantung Fons and she was coroneted Senior Ma-Yaah of Donga Mantung division. The second edition of the tournament took place at Ndu last year with over 24 football teams taking part. In a bit to promote the football nursery of Donga Mantung Division, Mafor Yaah Achidi Achu has proven that what a man can do, a woman can do it better. Her largesse to rural women of Nkambe Central has been out numbered ranging from farm inputs to maize seeds and others.

Her devotion for work and down to earth nature ignited fons of the North West who coroneted her with the title of “Mafor”

Accompanying rural women through support has been her line of action in fostering women empowerment. What makes her dissimilar from others is that she does uncommon things in a very common manner. 

While working for Camtel, she had proven that she is duty conscious. In the Littoral and South West regions where she served as Regional Director of CAMTEL, she left an indelible mark of greatness that speaks positively and confirms the aptitude of women in leadership positions. In the Southwest Region she succeeded in putting in place the optic fiber. In the North West, she is also noted to have transformed the entire service into a bee hive of activities. Putting CAMTEL to the forefront by putting in place new installations at Jakiri, Wum, Nkambe and Oku as well as the terminal optical fibre at the University of Bamenda before her workaholic nature moved her to the head office in Yaounde where she is Director of Urban Development at CAMTEL. Notwithstanding, Mafor Achidi Achu Judith Yaah Sunde is also a great supporter of the CPDM. In the political arena her presence in Donga Mantung Division is often described as a booster to youths and the woman folk. If you have never met a cheese full of prominence, get closer to Senior Ma Yaah Mafor Achidi Achu Judith to rediscover her role as a woman emancipator. She has been at the forefront of women advocacy for peace in the North West and South West region.  He desire to see peace returning to the North West and South West Regions has ignited hopes. 

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