Ardo's Union, SODELCO Tackle Early Marriages, Child Labour, Catapult Baba Danpoullo

Baba Danpoullo in a chat with DO for Belo, Manchang Nicholas

Over 2000 delegates and 74 Ardos attended the joint meeting of Association of Breeders and Farmers-SODELCO and Ardo’s Union at Ndawara in Belo Sub Division on Saturday December 19, 2015. This year’s General Assembly brought in delegates from the ten Regions of Cameroon. Present at the meeting were the Divisional Officer for Belo Sub Division, Machang Nicholas, the Divisional Officer for Bum, the mayor of Belo, Tosam Bernard and the Alhadji Baba Ahmadou Danpoullo cum Special Adviser of the Ardo’s Union and Founder of SODELCO.

 In a strong resolution, delegates at the Ndawara meeting vowed to combat the phenomenon of early and forceful marriages, child labour/trafficking and in order to be part of El Hadj Baba Danpoullo's innovative ideas to change lives positively for the Fulani, grazers and farmers of Cameroon. History was then recorded that the biggest lobbying force grouping Fulani grazers and farmers will henceforth achieve its objectives by empowering youth and women for the betterment of all. In this light, SODELCO and Ardo’s union debunked claims that they are marginalized in Cameroon. Speaker after speaker denounced that the Fulani people are not marginalized. To them, the fact that El Hadj Baba Danpoullo was recently ranked by Forbe Africa Magazine as the richest man Francophone African debunks that they are poor and marginalized. They also rejected claims by another association that the Fulani/Mbororo are indigenous people.

This according to the Chief Executive Officer of SODELCO is not tenable at all. Ardo Sule Bobo said that any other organization that is manipulating opinion on the situation of Mbororo people in Cameroon doing so irrationally. He also decried the prostitution of the title of Ardo given that it is nowadays sold to the highest bidder whereas in the past it was hereditary. He said the Fulani community will continue to support President Biya in the fight against insecurity. He also expressed gratitude the head of state for the continues support.

Those who took the pains to travel to Ndawara to be part of the Joint Annual General Assembly of SODELCO/Ardo’s Union went home more convinced that the future of Fulani youths especially the girl child will henceforth be brighter. Taking into consideration that nowadays, education is perhaps the most important gift a parent, state and governments can offer to the humanity delegates resolved to put youth empowerment at the forefront of its actions. According to the National President of SODELCO, Alhadj Ardo Yougouda Bouba Adamou, education is required in the performance of the most basic public responsibilities, even in farming, grazing and management of homes. Therefore, the education of Fulani youths will be the very foundation on which the association intends to foster sustainable livelihood. This decision was further corroborated by the SODELCO Youth.

The National President Ardo Yougouda said that they have been able to achieve a lot this year giving they also opened training workshops to empower youths. He said women have been given the opportunity to be part of decision making. With the overture of a gender balance approach within SODELCO/Ardo’s Union, there are hopes that life will not be the same with the youths who end up as herdsmen or go out for early marriages/forceful marriages. The issue of early marriages as well as some obnoxious cultural practices that reduce women to be for the kitchen was also discussed.

Addressing the over 2000 man-crowd at Ndawara, the Divisional Officer for Belo Machang Nicolas said congratulated SODELCO/Ardo’s union trappings. He however promised that he will channel the burning issues raised by the Ardo’s/ SODELCO to the appropriate quarters. Education, he emphasized is the principal instrument in awakening the child to cultural values, in preparing him/her for later professional training, and in helping him/her to adjust normally to his/her environment. In these days, according to Machang Nicholas, it is doubtful that any child may reasonably be expected to succeed in life if he/she is denied the opportunity of an education. He called on all the Fulani people to send their children to school because in situation, where the state has undertaken to provide it, is a right which must be made available to all on equal terms. Mr. Machang Nicholas used the occasion to express gratitude to El Hadj Baba Danpoullo and the national chairman of SODELCO Alhadj Ardo Yougouda Bouba for their innovative idea in fostering national integration. He cautioned delegates that the success of any association lies in two key elements. These elements of success according to the Divisional Officer are: competence, honesty and transparency. On the rampant farmer/grazer conflict, congratulated SODELCO for introducing improved pasture, adopting ranching methods and as such SODELCO should remain a powerful tool to promote development given that this year Belo Sub Division did not record any farmer/grazer conflict.

He cautioned the youths and called on them to report any suspected individual to the forces of law and order given the security issues.

On his part the mayor of Belo Council, Tosam Bernard expressed joy and elation at the innovative steps taken by the association. According to Tosam Bernard, the Belo council believes in private corporate partnership that will go a long way to change the lives of communities in the municipality. He congratulated Baba Danpoullo for his ingenuity and contribution in nation building, and creation of jobs.

Abdoulaziz on his part who was General Coordinator of the Annual event said that “the Fulani contributes the greatest share of the revenue given that they always pay jangali taxes. He however added that he was the first to denounce the fact that the Mbororo/Fulani are in a minority. “They are more than 2.5 million Fulani/Mbororo in Cameroon” he added. He sounded optimistic and added youths have been brought in order to ensure continuity. He said with SODELCO/Arod’s Union the future of the Fulani/Mbororo is brighter given that they work with everyone. “Due to the explosion of the population, we will embark on developing improved pastures as well as make sure that the girl child is given the opportunity like any other to go to school”. He said as parents, there is no better future if the youths are left behind in their efforts to build a better future. 

 

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We Need Better Communication, Not Civil War, Obasanjo Tells Pro-Biafra Agitators

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stressed the need for Nigerians to embrace peace and dialogue instead of beating war drums, saying what the nation needs right now is better communication and not to go on another round of civil war.

Reacting to the spate of protests and demonstrations by pro-Biafra agitators in some parts of South-east and Lagos recently, the former president, who is also a civil war veteran, said: “Our differences could only be addressed when issues are discussed instead of going to war.”

He said, “We do not need another civil war. We had fought one before. I was part of it.”

Speaking at the unveiling of a banquet hall in his name built by Executive Vice President, Centre for Policy and Foreign Engagement, Dr. Agbai Eke Agbai, at the burial of his mother, Mama Enyidya Beatrice Agbai, in Abiriba, Abia State, Obasanjo said, “I saw with my eyes. I heard with my ears. I smelled with my nose. What we need is better communication. And I am here to communicate with you.”

He stated further, “What I enjoy most is the cultural diversity. Earlier in the week, I was in Benue State and I enjoyed the cultural dance. Since I arrived here yesterday I have enjoyed the cultural dances. What we need to address is how to reduce unemployment, how to reduce poverty, and how to hold our leaders accountable to their promises.”

Supporters of pro-Biafra groups had staged protests on major streets in Owerri, Onitsha, Port Harcourt and some other major cities in the South-east following the arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who was ordered to be released last week.
Kanu, who operated an illegal radio station- Radio Biafra, had called for a separate state of Biafra.

The demonstrators, comprising members of Movement for the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), chanted pro-Biafra songs and war songs.

The spate of demonstration by the separatist groups was centred on an issue that had again exposed deep and longstanding ethnic fault lines in the country.

A previous unilateral declaration of an independent Republic of Biafra in 1967 led to a brutal civil war that left more than one million dead in nearly three years of fighting.
By Festus Akanbi
 Courtesy of This Day Live

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Latest Gossips from Cameroon…Wondering Whether Father Christmas Will Come..

My country People, happy Sunday to all of you out there. Let God’s abundant blessings reach your homes and hearts at this Xmas. During this period of advent, your Writtam-pen will remain grateful for your continuing support and prayers. Do you know that society is in essence divided into two groups of people – the liars and the lied to? The liars have motivations ranging from the benign (parents presumably) which your Writtam-pen happens to be one and the self- interested. But one group of liars that caught my admiration at this end of year are the politi(thief)cians.

These guys are funny; they always pretend that they can offer heaven when they cannot even give one hell.  Let me be blunt and call this the liar story. I’ve observed evidence that the liar story is true. But people believe different things at different times and in different contexts. When I was writing this piece my little son ran to me and asked when Father Christmas was to visit them. I thought of telling him that there is nothing like Father Christmas and then babbled round and round. The young man left my keyboard happy that Father Christmas was going to bring him something. I don’t know whether there is someone around the corner who can tell us whether Father Christmas existed or not? I am just wondering.

In fact, if you are a physically powerful advocate of the conspiracy story, you may not believe that this is the case – you might think that if I had confessed to have lied, though we all tell the same lies to our kids at Christmas. The funniest thing is that when my daughter appears in from of me, she instead gave me Father Christmas’ telephone number. “Daddy please! Do not forget to call him oo”.

You writtam-pen is not a science student, but worried that there is one thing science can’t do. That is tell us what stand to take on science as a come within reach of to truth. Some scientists and philosophers of science will deny this and say that of course science tells us how we should approach our lives and the rest of reality. Obviously, science tells us that we should do it scientifically. But when they’re saying that, they’re not doing science – they’re doing science journalism, or maybe science advocacy. OMG

County people, the week ended with the Members of Parliament and the Senators packing their bags back home after spending a month in Ngola battling over their allowances but your Writtam-pen is aware that some MPs continue to frustrate people with lies. Others have switched off their phones as soon as their allowances were paid while others just disappeared into the quarters in Ngola to drink their lies in beer. I know when of them who pledged FCFA 25.000 since August and has been unable to comply to his promise. Chaiii!

I told you that Popoul is a very smart fellow. The man has again sent the Sparrow hawk on roofs waiting to make new catches at Xmas. I hear frail looking Mbapes Bapes, the arrogant Mebe Ngo and others have been on hot seats. It’s a pity. I think Popoul should do same to all those guys who have been suspected of having pocketed our gombo so that they can sit up. Popoul has finally discovered a panacea, a psyche-test of honesty.     

Do you know that Cameroon behaves like a jungle? In the jungle life is short, uncertain and the fruits thereof are uncertain given that everyone is suspicious of everyone. Many people including your Writtam-pen have been questioning whether it is not a government policy to allow things to go wrong? Our CAMIARCO has been in a state of comma for long. I am sure it may soon kick the pocket as some costumers have gone on hunger strike. What a jungle-like country with passengers sleeping at airports? Passengers who were stranded in Paris have been weeping.

Talking about life in the jungle, have you ever heard of a jungle where the woman is the king? I hear the GM of CAMTEL is currently having hard times with the Minister of Post and Telecommunication, Likeng Li Minnette. Fantastic, isn’t it? Have heard about the missing GM of the Cameroon Port Authority? I hear a new GM has been appointed. The Board chairman I am sure is a superman. The man has seen many come and go, while he is still there.

Do you know that the Fulanis are becoming an alternative to creating and solving their own problems? Listen to Waai condemning another you cannot imagine. MBOSCUDA versus SODELCO/Ardos Union is like fire and petrol.

Kai walai, can you imagine that beautiful journalism and Journalese practices have reached its crescendo in Bamenda?  Those who took the pains to travel to the hills of Ndawara this Saturday to join Baba Danpoullo in celebrating his Forbe ranking as were not only taken aback by the state of nature of the road but by the way journalese-ism has chopped the profession. (Details of the Ndawara trip up next)

 



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Meet Ndi Julius Yunwe: The Pragmatic Business Man

Ndi Julius Yunwe

In life they say a right person he/she who make things happen. These categories of people are those with independent minds, workaholics and those who like what they do. They have self-esteem and would do extra-ordinary things in a very common way. “It doesn’t matter how many times you fail. It doesn’t matter how many times you almost get it right. No one is going to know or care about your failures, and neither should you. All you have to do is learn from them and those around you because all that matters in business is that you get it right once. Then everyone can tell you how lucky you are.”  Says Mark Cuban, Chairman of AXS TV, Owner of Landmark Theaters.

 Dignity, wise men have opined does not consist in possessing honours but in deserving them. This is to say that if you are by any stroke of historical accident, bestowed with honours that are unjustifiable; it makes no sense; for it is equivalent to putting a golden ring on the nose of a pig.

In a nutshell, Ndi Julius Yunwe aka Grand Julio is an exemplary young business man based in Bamenda. His peers say he is a business man par excellence not because he is a successful motor spare part trader but because he genuinely deserves such dignity and honour for being an exemplary young man in business. He has found success in creating his own opportunities. In doing so, he has grown from a small shop owner to a bona fide business mogul.

He is an able Abbot fit to be a symbol of whosoever on this planet called earth without any complex due to his high sense of contractual obligation and dedication in business.  This is so because this young man has been able to make buying and selling of motor spare parts an enviable business.  

Meet Grand Julio in his shop the Bamenda Old Treasury Street for business chat and you will understand that you have met a genius. He has such a character that is rare to see young men reasons why he is succeeding. Commentators have often likened his business skill to that of Donald Trump.  Being elite of Mbum land Julius knows without being told that the price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination to win or lose, as well as applying the best of ourselves to the task at hand.

As a business man who has trained scores of young men, Grand Julio is the emblem of the new generation as all hopes are usually in him as he would make sure that he scrutinizes every little thing. As a young man, he has succeeded where many failed woefully, given that he is also a football promoter. However that is not our interest for now. Our interest is that he is not a young man to pigeon-hole with when it comes to respecting business contracts, time and quality services.

Grand Julio

Ndi Julius is a multi-talented young business man. He is like Farfre in The Mayor of Casterbrigde given that every little thing he touches prospers. This apparently explains why many youths admire him and calls him, “The Role Model” because he advises his peers and even elders in business edeavours.

Because of his judiciousness, unassuming nature, God fearing and straight forwardness, Julius is often described as somebody who loves his profession to an extent that he drinks business, eats business and dreams business.

But being a workaholic by nature Julius knocked on doors and established relationships with young man and women in the Diaspora who are willing to hire cars, buy new ones for their families etc. He was again trusted from clienteles all over Cameroon that you would hardly find him idling. He is trying to develop an entrepreneurial mind frame for kids, so they will consider starting successful for-profit businesses that are the key to the continued growth of Cameroon.

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Five Pro-Biafran Agitators Killed in Onitsha

Pro-Biafran agitators who were delighted with the release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, took to the streets to express their joy but the moment of jubilation turned sour.

The wild jubilation by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Onitsha, Anambra State, over the decision of a Federal High Court in Abuja to unconditionally release the Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, turned soar yesterday, when soldiers attached to the 302 Artillery Regiment in the commercial town allegedly shot at them, killing five instantly and injuring 25 others.
According to ThisDay, the soldiers erroneously thought the IPOB supporters had trooped out to protest against the detention of their leader, Kanu, not knowing that they were celebrating his release.
The incident happened at the Onitsha end of the River Niger Bridge and immediately caused panic among motorists and commuters who scampered for safety as tension pervaded the city.
It was gathered that the IPOB members had on hearing the court’s ruling ordering Kanu’s release, trooped out in their numbers and converged around the statue of the late Biafran leader, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumewu Ojukwu.
They were singing and jubilating preparatory to a procession but were stopped by policemen and soldiers who were around the area.  Trouble for the IPOB members, an eyewitness who identified himself as Jimmy Okechukwu, said started when the IPOB members were accosted by the soldiers and asked to stop their march towards the bridge, an order the group allegedly defied.  An argument, he said, ensued between the soldiers and the group which later degenerated into violence.
At this point, the soldiers, he said, started shooting sporadically to scare the swarming crowd of IPOB members, but unfortunately, they shot at five of them who died on the spot with about 25 others wounded.  During the shooting, people ran for their lives but some IPOB members who mustered the courage threw pebbles at the soldiers who retaliated by shooting at the defenseless people.
ThisDay reports that the Chairman of the Fundamental Rights League International (FRLI), Mr. Mike Umezulike, while reacting to the incident, said that the procession by IPOB members was peaceful and wondered why the soldiers shot at harmless people.

When contacted, the divisional police officer in charge of the area, Mr. Rabiu Garba, said he was not in town, though he was told of the procession.

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MTN Drags Nigerian Communication Commission to Court

Africa's telecommunications giant, MTN, is set for a legal showdown with the Nigerian Communications Commission over the fine slammed on the firm which was recently reduced to N780bn.

 

 

The mobile giant, on Thursday, December 17, said it will not pay the N780 billion fine imposed on it by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over subscriber identity module (SIM) card fraud.

The company said It will rather challenge the authority of the regulator in court. MTN said it had sought legal advice and would challenge the fine and the manner of its imposition which it argued went beyond the constitutional powers of the regulator. The deadline for the payment was set for December 31.

 But the NCC said it was yet to receive MTN’s court papers. Its Director, Public Affairs, Tony Ojobo, wondered why the volte face after MTN had admitted committing the crime and pleading for leniency in a letter to the commission.

 A statement issued by MTN Group Corporate Affairs reads: “Further to the SENS announcement issued by the company on 4 December 2015, shareholders are advised that all factors having a bearing on the matter have been thoroughly and carefully considered, including a review of the circumstances leading to the fine and the subsequent letters received from the NCC.

 “MTN Nigeria acting on legal advice has resolved that the manner of the imposition of the fine and the quantum thereof is not in accordance with the NCC’s powers under the Nigerian Communications Act and therefore there are valid grounds upon which to challenge the fine.

 “Accordingly MTN has followed due process and has instructed its lawyers to proceed with an action in the Federal High Court in Lagos seeking the appropriate reliefs.

 “MTN is advised that in the current circumstances in line with the lis pendens rule (pending legal action) the parties are enjoined to restrain from taking further action until the matter is finally determined. This is consistent with previous judicial decisions in Nigeria.

 “Notwithstanding this action, the company will continue to engage with the Nigerian authorities to try and ensure an amicable resolution in the best interests of the company, its stakeholders and the Nigerian authorities.”

 NCC imposed a fine of N1,4trillion on MTN for “criminally harbouring” some 5.2million pre-registered SIMs on its network.

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Scientists Develop Super Condoms That Kill HIV Virusl, Boosts Sexual Pleasure

The new hydrogel-based condom

A team of scientists in America have invented a new type of condom that is capable of killing the HIV virus while enhancing pleasure.

A new hydrogel-based condom that contains antioxidants has been invented by a team of Indian-American scientists at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center.

 

It was gathered that not only does it contain plant-based antioxidants, which kills the HIV-virus in case of condom breakage but it also uses antioxidants to enhance pleasure.

 Experts say it is the new big player to join the fight against AIDS

 "We are not only making a novel material for condoms to prevent the HIV infection, but we are also aiming to eradicate this infection if possible. Supercondom could help fight against HIV infection and may as well prevent unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. If we succeed, it will revolutionize the HIV prevention initiative"

 Choudhury, the lead researcher and assistant professor at the Texas A&M Health Science Center's Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, said the researchers hope to test the condom within the next six months and then get it released for general usage.

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Woman to Marry Two Men

A very weird account of romance has taken place in Africa with two men striking a mutual agreement to marry the same woman and have kids together.

 Against all odds Slyvester Mwendwa and Elijah Kimani of Mombasa County in Kenya have decided to marry the love their lives, Joyce Wambui.
When Mwendwa, 26 and Kimani discovered they were in love with the same woman, they struck an unusual deal that allows both men to live with Joyce and raise all the children she bears together.
David Okwembah of BBC reports that the marriage will only be accepted if they can prove polyandry is an accepted cultural practice in Kenya. Sadly, no tribe in Kenya accepts polyandry.
When contacted by BBC Focus on Africa, Mwendwa stated that he understands that his marriage might not be legal, but because he loves Joyce he would rather go into a contract with Kimani so as to avoid any conflict.
Daily Nation reports that a community police officer, Adhalah Abdulrahman confirmed that he saw the two men fighting over the woman in Mombasa county. Joyce is reportedly a widow with twins who didn’t want to leave any of the two men.
“We discussed everything and they agreed that even if the woman gives birth they will raise the child as their own since they have been taking care of the woman’s children together and paying her rent equally,” Abdulrahman said.
Two husbands mean double dowry right? Joyce parents have already been informed and plans to pay Joyce dowry is already being made.

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House of Reps Kicks Off Probe Into Obasanjo's Administration

Following the pledge of the President Buhari-led administration to curb corruption in the nation, the Senate has kicked off probe into the administration of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. 

The House of Representatives has commenced investigations into how a $5m grant given to the Lake Chad Basin Commission during the administration of former president Olusegun Obasanjo was spent.

 The House on Thursday, December 17, noted that the money was meant to carry out study on how to direct rivers to the lake but nothing came out of it, Punch reports.

 Mr Ahmed Abu, a member of the House, said the office of the auditor-general of the federation released a report in October that showed that the fund was not utilized.

 Abu explained that Nigeria and neighbouring countries were to contribute to the commission’s annual budget but that Nigeria has been funding it.

 “The House is aware that the percentage contribution towards the commission’s annual budget is 40 per cent by Nigeria; 18 per cent by Libya; 20 per cent by Cameroon; seven per cent by Niger; 11 per cent by Chad and four per cent by Central African Republic," he said.

 “The House is informed that the sum of $5m was released by the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to the commission for feasibility studies on how to divert rivers from the Central African Republic to Lake Chad, which was drying up, in addition to funding the Lake Chad Basin Commission’s annual budget through the funding formula, to which Nigeria contributes 40 per cent.”

 The House pointed out that the absence of the $5m in the report was an example of how huge amounts of money were put into projects without adequate monitoring to find out how the fund was used.

 “The House regrets that transaction of this magnitude paid for with tax payers’ money has not been given the due attention it deserves by way of follow-up,” Abu added.

 Yakubu Dogara, the speaker of the House, has also directed the committee to begin investigation and report within eight weeks.

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Samba Winifred Elected 1st Deputy Mayor of Nkambe Council

Madame Winifred Samba being installed by SDO

As speculated, Madame Samba Winifred Murkwi is the 1^st Deputy Mayor of the Nkambe council in the Donga Mantung Division of the Northwest Region. After being endorsed by local party officials, her ambition to enter late Shey Emmanuel’s shoes was validated today December 18, 2015 by 28 councilors. She was voted during an extraordinary session that brought together councilors of the Nkambe council.  

Madame Samba stood unchallenged given that the candidature of John Nforgwei could not be validated due to the intrigues orchestrated by the so-called party hierarchy. Though John Nforgwei was nominated by the fon of Wat, HRH Fon Ngorake Valentine sources say no one seconded the nomination yet 8 councilors reportedly voted against the candidature of Madame Samba while two others casted empty ballots. Indications are rife at that if the process wasn’t flawed, John Nforgwei would have emerged given his capability. But since politics is all about interest and majority of the councilors thought Tabenken should be compensated, they also thought is wise to voted for Madame Samba Murkwi who hails from Tabenken and had the blessing of local party hierarchy. More so, Madame Samba Winifred is the mother in-law to Donga Mantung II Section President, Abdou Borno. She is therefore the second female deputy mayor in the five man team led by Ngabir Paul Bantar, the Mayor of Nkambe council.

Nominated by Musa Shey Nfor and seconded by Emmanuel Sayani, Madame Samba’s nomination by implication already casted doubts whether Mbu warr councilors had formed a common front.

Madame Samba Winifred

Councilor John Nforgwei: Victim of political intrigues?

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Orange Cameroon Donates Multimedia Equipment to Bamenda II Council

The handing over ceremony took place at the esplanade of the Bamenda II Sub Divisional Council today December 18, 2015 in the presence of Chairman Ni John Fru Ndi and the Di visional Officer for Bamenda II.

The multimedia equipment worth FCFA 10 million donated by Orange Cameroon is as the result of the champions’ league of the 2015 Orange Football club championship won by Atua-Azire Football club. The equipment handed to the mayor of Bamenda II Council Balick Awah Fidelis were made up of 10 desktop computers, 10 tables and chairs, an Orange Flybox, an internet connector of 1 Megabyte per month for a period of 12 months.

Balick Awah Fidelis said that when he got the letter informing him that his municipality has won that equipment worth FCFA 10 million, he almost took it for joke given that if “the winner of the Cameroon cup gets FCFA 10 million, how can a local cup organized be worth FCFA 10 million”. He continued that what he thought to be a dream started concretizing when they crushed Bafut in the final on August 15, 2015 to emerge champion in the North West Region. “Today I now have faith in Orange Cameroon, and do urge you all here present to have faith in Orange Cameroon” According to Balick Awah Fidelis, “Orange Cameroon is good, faithful and a trustworthy partner”. He used the opportunity to plead on the population of Bamenda II council area to encourage their children, friends and loved ones to trust orange for it never fails. He expressed gratitude to the General Manager of Orange Cameroon for the timely support which according to the mayor of Bamenda II will improve access to information in the municipality, reduce underemployment and create jobs.

Before handing the equipment to the beneficiary, the regional Chief of Orange Cameroon for North West and South West congratulated the Bamenda II Council adding that the idea is to encourage the youths as well as football. He said Orange Cameroon has reached over 90% of Cameroonians and that Orange Cameroon in its corporate social responsibility shall continue to support development initiatives. After Bamenda, Orange Cameroon is expected to carryout similar donation in Douala and Yaounde.

 

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