The long-awaited tarring of the Ring Road stretch from Ndu through Binka to Nkambe is nearing completion, thanks to funding from the African Development Bank (ADB). As the asphalt nears its final layer, attention is shifting to a crucial but often overlooked aspect of infrastructure: community sensitization.
To ensure the road is fairly used and sustainably maintained, the Cameroon Development Network (CDN), in collaboration with contractor MAG SARL, has launched a series of sensitization campaigns along the route. The initiative emphasizes road safety, public health and sanitation, environmental protection, and the safeguarding of Cameroon’s national road patrimony.
This week, the sensitization team visited Upper Mbot, engaging residents in lively discussions and awareness sessions. Community members were reminded that a road is more than just a physical structure—it is a shared resource that requires collective responsibility. From teaching safe pedestrian practices to highlighting the dangers of improper waste disposal, the campaign underscored how everyday actions can either preserve or undermine the benefits of the Ring Road.
Organizers stressed that sensitization is not a one-off activity but a continuous process. “Engaging communities to understand the importance of what they have is key to sustainability,” a CDN representative noted.
As the Ring Road nears completion, the message is clear: asphalt alone cannot guarantee longevity. It is the awareness, discipline, and cooperation of the communities living adjacent to the road that will keep this vital artery alive for generations to come.
