Musa Shey Nfor Elected Mayor

Musa Shey Nfor: The man of the moment

Musa Shey is the new mayor of Nkambe Council in Donga Mantung Division. He was elected on February 18, 2020 during an elective session. He replaces Ngabir Paul Bantar who has served in the same capacity since 2013. However, commentators say Musa Shey Nfor is the right person in the right place. He is a man who knack for prosperity could only be compared to the famous character, Farfre in the Mayor of Casterbright. Musa Shey Nfor is a development luminary. His trappings at the helm of any structure where he held an elective position have been excellent. His passion for agricultural infrastructure, makes him a lavender at this point that much is being talked about decentralization. He is the man of the moment and has the thoroughness that is very rare to find nowadays as he mixes and mingles with everyone. A man of the people many call him. 

Worthy to note that given that present development challenges of the municipality, during the session, the entire executive was renewed by over 90%. Madame Ajara Danjuma, formerly 4th Deputy mayor was elected 1st deputy mayor. She is the only old broom that was rewarded and moved up to the ladder for her dexterity to serve. Ngala Mbaya Tanyu was elected 2nd Deputy, Yembe Chrysantus Nsah came in as 3rd Deputy while Nformi Elvis Kwa was also elected 4th deputy mayor.

Ajara

Ngala Mbaya

Yembe Chrysantus

Nformi Elvis 

Coming up: Development Challenges that Awaits Musa Shey Nfor

Minister Fuh Calistus Calls on Misaje population to Vote Massively for CPDM

As campaigns closes today mid night, CPDM campaign President for Donga Mantung has called on Voters in the division to vote massively for his party lists in the entire Division. Reechoing the reasons why CPDM lists should be voted Minister Fuh Calistus Gentry said the CPDM is a veritable development partner. He said he is happy that the people of Misaje adhered to his call for peace. Addressing CPDM militants and sympathizers, Dr. Fuh Calistus reminded the population of Misaje that they are into real business with the CPDM. Harping on the development priorities of the entire sub division he said he also took time to visit several construction projects like the construction of 100 sheds at the Misaje market, the construction of health facilities etc. He thanked the population for their mark of patriotism and for believing that only dialogue can solve a problem not violence. To Dr. Fuh Calistus Gentry, Misaje will continue to strive as the bastion of the CPDM.

Fuh Calistus Ends Peaceful Tour of All Villages of Misaje

Dr. Fuh Calistus Gentry Secretary of State in the Ministry of Mines,Industries and Technological Development, who is also CPDM Divisional Campaign President to Donga Mantung division and Municipal Campaign President to Misaje has ended a tour of all 12 villages of Misaje sub division. Minister Fuh Calistus took the village to village and quarter to quarter tour in the Donga Mantung IV SECTION of the CPDM in Misaje, to talk to the people on the importance of peace. He also used the ocassion to ask the people to vote CPDM to sustain the peace. He talked elaborately on decentralization and the Special Status offer to the population of NW/SW regions. He said dialogue is a process and that CPDM opts for dialogue not violence. 

The first lap started on Tuesday 3rd February, 2020 at Pimba in Akweto village where he was helariously received by the mbororo Community led by their traditional leader, Ardo Yougouda Bouba Adamou, Ardo of Akweto. The Campaign caravan continued to Bakinchine-Akweto where the MILITANTS and SYMPATHIZERS declared a zero vote for ANDP in their village.

The caravan left Akweto to Bansobi where the anxious MILITANTS gave him a befitting welcome. 

Next down the slopes was Kamine and Mbissa village where the Bessa people are poised for 100% victory in favour of CPDM.

Wednesday 4th Feb was reserved for consultations and evaluations at the Minister's Misaje residence. 

On Wednesday 5th Feb it began at the Misaje New Market Construction site were the minister was vissibly satisfied with the works.

He proceeded to the MISAJE MULTIPURPOSE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT CENTRE where he was also very satisfied with the newly constructed structure to take care of youth activities in the sub division.

The caravan took a speedy drive to Kibbo, passing through Nkanchi, Chunghe and Nfume villages.

While in Kibbo the people where so happy to have him in their midst. 

From Kibbo the caravan stopped at nfume, Chunghe, nkanchi and then returned to Misaje town

Minister Fuh Calistus Turns Tables in Misaje as Hundreds Decamp from ANDP, SDF to Join CPDM

There was fanfare and ecstasy in Donga Mantung V as over 300 former ANDP and SDF Militants decamped to join the ruling CPDM ahead of February 9, Municipal/Legislative Elections. The massive decamped was during the Thank-you ceremony organized by H.E Dr. Fuh Calistus Gentry, to express gratitude to the people of Misaje Sub Division for respecting his advice to remain peace loving, avoiding secessionist activities and thus sparing the lives of people most especially the youths. An estimated 15. 000 man crowd attended the groundbreaking event.  Pundits says the event entered the annals of history as highest crowd puller in recent years. Present at the ceremonial ground to grease the event was the Senior Divisional Officer for Donga Mantung Division. His presence was already an indicator that the two in one event was to be grandiose.
Addressing the population of Misaje, the Lord Mayor of Misaje Council, Sammy Mbgata Nforkemba, used the occasion to present the achievements of his council in five years. He frowned at illusionists and called on the population to give a deaf ear to those who want to deceive them.  Sammy Mbgata added that the marriage between the CPDM and Misaje people is marriage that is endless and urged on the population not to be deceived by the power hungry Nkenda Simon of the ANDP.
The mayor’s presentation was further greased by the numerous speakers. Speaker after speaker echoed need for militants to be highly committed to the great CPDM party for meaningful development to come to Misaje through the presence of H.E Dr. Fuh Calistus Gentry, Secretary of State MINMIDT in Yaounde.
There was euphoria and trumpet blast when H.E Dr Fuh Calistus Gentry mounted the rostrum amidst thunderous claps and drumbeats. When Fuh Calistus moves to the microphone, Misaje motor park was dead silent except the sound of a bird that was echoing from a nearby bush. He thanked the population for being exemplary Patriots. He cautioned them on the need to stay clear from secessionist activities.
With slot of humour he drilled the population of the 32  Sub Sections of the CPDM that make up to a real moments of happiness and joy. Before presenting the catalog of projects Misaje, Minister Fuh Calistus also highlighted the numerous projects already executed. He made mentioned of the fact that Misaje is connected to the national grit by electricity, the transforming of Misaje into a road junction with the ongoing project linking Nigeria through Bissaula. Dr. Fuh Calistus also mentioned the solar energy projects, the construction of rural roads, health facilities, schools, market sheds etc. He also presented  the huge projects package ranging from the roads, and many as in the project log book of the state. Another high moment during this ceremony is when more than 300 militants from the dead opposition SDF decamped to CPDM. Some who decamped from ANDP said they don’t want to be part of a loosing team. To some of the militants Dr. Fuh Calistus has proved to them that he has the development of Misaje at heart. The occasion witnessed the presence of close to 100 Dance groups within Misaje Sub Division all in the CPDM Party loins.
At the end of the ceremony, CPDM militants issued a highly worded motion of support and encouragement  addressed to the Head of State was presented calling on him to speed up the effective implementation of the decentralization process for locals to start enjoying the national cake.  The ceremony ended at 6pm with no incident record as feasting and campaign euphoria continued in various groups such as: Nchaney Zone, Bessa Zone, Dumbu/Bebe Zone, Muslim Community and the inhabitants of Misaje town. Each zone hard a cow and other complements for reception.

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Misaje Council Wins FCFA 25 Million PNDP Award

Misaje council in Donga Mantung Division has been distinguished for its outstanding performance in 2019. The mayor of Misaje council, Sammy Mgbata Nforkemba received the award at weekend in a fun-filled ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Yaounde. The event which witnessed the presence of over five cabinet ministers catapulted the most outstanding councils nationwide. Misaje council was recognized as the most progressing in terms of performance. He thanked PNDP for its objectivism to encourage and promote excellence and governance in councils at this time that much is being said about decentralization.

Talking to this reporter after receiving his FCFA 25 million from the hands of Minister Isa Tchiroma, the mayor of Misaje said the award was the hall mark of collective efforts of the council executive, councilors and the staff of the council. He also dedicated the award to the population of his municipality for the collaboration they have given his council to obtain results that would foster development of the municipality. “We have been able to submit our reports in record time, hold council sessions as prescribed by the text and follow up the execution of projects. Misaje council area according to Mayor Sammy Mgbata “is a typical construction site”. He also used the opportunity to express gratitude to Dr. Fuh Calistus for his efforts to foster development in Donga Mantung Division as could be seen through the scholarship funs that has boosted the back to school campaign, stimulated schools to go operational, support the needy with funds and also empowered Parent Teachers Associations financially to recruit teachers where they were lacking.

He enumerated the number of projects that were realized and also ongoing projects, citing the following:

·       The construction of the Kidung-Mbissa road

·       The provision of water supply system in Abeng, Akweto and Misaje town

·       Provision of potable water at Dumbu Ranch

·       Construction of a meat sales slab at Dumbu town

·       The construction of 2 block classroom at GS Dumbu

·       The construction of 2 block classrooms at Bunghe

·       The construction of a veterinary sub delegation in Misaje

·       The construction of the Misaje community Hall

·       The construction of a modern market sheds in Misaje town

·       The construction of 02 classrooms at GBS Misaje

·       The construction of a zoo technical and veterinary center in Misaje town

·       The construction of 02 classrooms at GS Bugeng

·       The construction of a Health Centre at GS Dumbu ranch

·       The establishing of a pasture production center at Kilowe

·       The construction of 02 classrooms at GS Bebekette

·       The construction of market stores in Misaje market

·       The construction of a science block at GBHS Misaje

·       The construction of a community hall at Chunghe

·       Provision of water by gravity at Mfume

·       The construction of a health centre in Chunghe

·       Construction of a block of 2 classrooms at Kamine

·       The construction of 02 classrooms at Korongo-Kamine

·       The award of contract for the road Dumbu-Mayokila-Akweto

Mayor Sammy Mgbata concluded by adding that it is for the above reasons that Misaje council has been given an award by PNDP for governance and accountability.  

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UNDP, AJA Train Community Leaders in Peacebuilding

The five-day workshop brought together 64 community leaders from the five sub divisions that make up Donga Mantung Division. The workshop was organized by African Justice for Peace Association in partnership with the United Nations Development Program. According to Abanda Marcel, Chief Executive Officer of AJA the project is aimed at promoting social and Economic Cohesion in Donga Mantung Division,

Harping on the partnership with UNDP, Abanda Marcel disclosed that the project has established and distributed 100 birth certificates to Internally Displaced Persons and the needy in society. He added that the project is expected to empower citizens and reinforce institutions in order to enhance social cohesion and peacebuilding.

Addressing participants during the opening ceremony, the Divisional Officer for Nkambe Central, Ngida Lawrence Che reminded stakeholders that peace doesn’t necessarily means the absence of war and expressed gratitude to UNDP and AJA for their contribution to peacebuilding in communities. He used the opportunity to call on participants to be ambassadors of peace in their various communities and villages after the training.

Although it is a challenging task but the 64 peacebuilders are expected to be innovative by leaving behind old habits and embrace socialization. This according to the trainers implies that they need to adopt an approach that is very different from the previous ways they were living in their villages or communities. Their  new approach, it should be recalled will consist of establishing good relationships with everyone, learning more about their communities or village’s history, and taking action to deal with conflict as a budding stage.

Participants were told that whenever a problem arises in their community, they should engage in dialogue with an open mind and the real will to listen to others. Only then will they be able to understand each other and build bridges. “Change cannot happen and peace cannot be established if people are unable to communicate with others; to listen to their experiences and views and show empathy, understanding and compassion”. Aristotle says that “it is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it”. Implicitly, the prerequisite for a peacebuilder is to preach and practice tolerance and above all build a culture of tolerance in others. 

During the five days, participants were drilled on topics such as: defining conflicts, perspectives of conflict, observing conflict. Identifying conflict styles, practicing conflict analysis, responding to conflict, nonverbal conflict, characteristics of peacebuilders, peace builder in action, peacebuilders in action etc etc.

Talking to this reporter, the fon of Nkambe, HRH Fon Ibrahim Japfu Nfor, said he has learned new skills in conflict resolutions that will go a way to enable him solve problems whenever the need arises. He thanked UNDP and AJA for empowering them.

DO for Nkambe Central

Fon of Nkambe and CEO of AJA

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Misaje Sends Motion of Support and Encouragement to President Biya at 37th Anniversary of his Accession to Power

CAMEROON PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENT (CPDM)
DONGA MANTUNG IV SECTION-MISAJE

Motion of Support and Encouragement

A Motion of Support and Encouragement addressed to H.E Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon and chairman of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement(CPDM) by militants and sympathizers of the Donga Mantung IV Section-Misaje on the occasion of the celebration of the 37th Anniversary of the accession to the supreme magistracy of His Excellency Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon, today November 6th 2019n in Misaje

We the militants and sympathizers of the Donga Mantung IV of the CPDM, celebrating the 37th anniversary of the Accession to the Supreme Magistracy of His Excellency Paul Biya, today November, 6th 2019, in Misaje under the theme: “ALL BEHIND PRESIDENT PAUL BIYA , TO GUARANTEE NATIONAL COHESION AND STRENGTHEN LIVING TOGETHER IN A ONE AND INDIVISIBLE CAMEROON”.
Considering the numerous achievements of the New Government, under the able leadership of H.E Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon;
Considering the tense socio-political climate in the Anglophone regions and other regions in Cameroon;
Considering the emphasis laid on the guarantee of national cohesion and the strengthening of living together in a one and indivisible Cameroon;
Considering the numerous lofty development projects realized in this Section;
Considering the commitments of our compatriots in the recent Major National Dialogue, and its resulting resolutions;
Considering the need to give our unflinching support to the President of the Republic, His Excellency Paul Biya who is ready to effectively use the recommendations of the Major National Dialogue to ensure peace, unity and progress in Cameroon;
Considering the Force of Experience leading Cameroon to the implementation of the Greater Opportunities PROGRAMME;
We the militants and sympathizers of the Donga Mantung IV Section-Misaje;
Express our sincere gratitude and thanks to H.E President Paul Biya, for all the development projects,
Call on H.E President Paul Biya , President of the Republic to consider the resolutions of the Major National Dialogue as soon as possible for the benefit of peace in our one and indivisible Cameroon,
Pledge our total and unconditional support to our great party, the CPDM,
Pray God to give H.E Paul Biya, President of the Republic many more years on earth and at the helm of this great nation Cameroon.
                                                                          Done in Misaje, today 6th November, 2019

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37th Anniversary Celebration in Misaje: CPDM Militants Call on President Biya to Implement Resolutions of Major National Dialogue

There was ecstasy and trumpet blast in Misaje as thousands gathered at the Misaje market square Council to celebrate President Paul Biyas 37th Anniversary as Head of state. In a motion of Support and Encouragement to the head of state, CPDM militants and sympathizers of Donga Mantung IV-Misaje to call on President Biya to consider the resolutions of the Major National Dialogue for the benefit of peace.

We the militants and sympathizers of Donga Mantung IV-Misaje; express our sincere gratitude to H.E President Paul Biya, for all the development projects, call on H.E President Paul Biya, President of the Republic to consider the resolution of the major National Dialogue as soon as possible for the benefit of peace in our one and indivisible Cameroon they stated. Harping on this years All behind President Paul Biya to guarantee national cohesion and strengthening living together in a one and invisible Cameroon CPDM militants emphasized on the need give unflinching support to the head of state who is ready to effectively implement the recommendations of the Major National Dialogue to ensure peace, unity and progress in Cameroon. The euphoria that saluted speaker after speaker was so fascinating. Those who did not have the opportunity to make public speeches expressed themselves in songs and dances. The drumbeats and voices from the ceremonial ground echoed into the hills of Akweto, down to the lowlands of Nkanchi, Chunghe, Bem, Dumbu and valleys of Kameni. Tons of accolades were poured on President Paul Biya for transforming the entire Misaje Sub Division into a vast construction site.
CPDM Section President for Donga Mantung IV Section Tantoh Shey Alfred Nyako in his speech reminded CPDM militants and sympathizers that the anniversary is coming up at the eve of a series of elections which could be announced soon. He used the occasion to call on CPDM militants to remain loyal to the ideals of the party and should not fall prey to political flirts who will lure them to their unfertile desert. I call on you to remain very committed more than ever before. My greatest wish is to see us maintain that same standard and even more during the forthcoming elections. To this I mean the standard of of crushing victories at the polls he continued.
On back school, Tantoh Shey Alfred Nyako also expressed gratitude and thanks to the population of Misaje for sending their children to school. He revealed to the population that during the last CPDM Regional meeting, Misaje was recognized as one of the six sections that remained relatively calm, peaceful and law abiding during the past three years of the Anglophone crisis.
While thanking government for the numerous projects, and like Oliver Twist, Tantoh Shey Alfred Nyako said Misaje has its needy need which he pleads on government to look into them. These needs according to the Section President consist amongst others an appeal for Misaje to be raised to a full Division as a reward for their loyalty to the state and their respect for republican values. He also urged government to reinforce security measures in the section especially as elections are approaching. He also mentioned that abandoned development projects in the Section should be completed, most especially the construction grandstand and electricity project. Besides, he concluded that the Trans African road project be continued up to Nigeria.
Addressing the population, the mayor of Misaje Council Sammy Mgbata Nforkemba said that Misaje remains the bastion of the CPDM in the North West Region and that the marriage between the people of Misaje is that of trust, loyalty and unflinching. He expressed gratitude to President Biya for appointing Dr. Fuh Calistus Gentry as Secretary of State in the Ministry of Mines, Industries and Technological Development. He said if his municipality is celebrating this years anniversary with pump and pageantry it is because of the development they have registered. We are just expressing our thanks to the Head of state for the numerous development projects we have recorded in this municipality, he continued. This municipality is a typical construction site and for your information, Misaje council will be receiving a national award in Yaounde in the days ahead as the most progressing council in the North West Region, Sammy Mgbata added. He also thanked Dr. Fuh Calistus for the scholarship he initiated that boosted the back to school campaign, stimulated schools to go operational, support the needy with funds and also empowered Parent Teachers Associations financially to recruit teachers where they were lacking.
On the projects realized in his municipality this year, the mayor outlined the following projects as key factors of development that will change lives. These projects are:
The construction of the Kidung-Mbissa road
The provision of water supply system in Abeng, Akweto and Misaje town
Provision of potable water at Dumbu Ranch
Construction of a meat sales slab at Dumbu town
The construction of 2 block classroom at GS Dumbu
The construction of 2 block classrooms at Bunghe
The construction of a veterinary sub delegation in Misaje
The construction of the Misaje community Hall
The construction of a modern market sheds in Misaje town
The construction of 02 classrooms at GBS Misaje
The construction of a zoo technical and veterinary center in Misaje town
The construction of 02 classrooms at GS Bugeng
The construction of a Health Centre at GS Dumbu ranch
The establishing of a pasture production center at Kilowe
The construction of 02 classrooms at GS Bebekette
The construction of market stores in Misaje market
The construction of a science block at GBHS Misaje
The construction of a community hall at Chunghe
Provision of water by gravity at Mfume
The construction of a health centre in Chunghe
Construction of a block of 2 classrooms at Kamine
The construction of 02 classrooms at Korongo-Kamine
The award of contract for the road Dumbu-Mayokila-Akweto
Mayor Sammy Mgbata concluded by adding that it is for the above reasons and the fact that Misaje council has instill governance and accountability that Misaje council will receive an award from FEICOM in the days ahead. It should be noted that anniversary celebration took place in Misaje under the auspices of the Divisional Officer for Misaje, Thomas Tchatcha.

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37th Anniversary of President Biya's Accession to Supreme Magistracy: Misaje Calls for Implementation of Resolutions of National Dialogue

There was ecstasy and trumpet blast in Misaje as thousands gathered at the Misaje market square Council to celebrate President Paul Biyas 37th Anniversary as Head of state. In a motion of Support and Encouragement to the head of state, CPDM militants and sympathizers of Donga Mantung IV-Misaje to call on President Biya to consider the resolutions of the Major National Dialogue for the benefit of peace.

We the militants and sympathizers of Donga Mantung IV-Misaje; express our sincere gratitude to H.E President Paul Biya, for all the development projects, call on H.E President Paul Biya, President of the Republic to consider the resolution of the major National Dialogue as soon as possible for the benefit of peace in our one and indivisible Cameroon they stated. Harping on this years All behind President Paul Biya to guarantee national cohesion and strengthening living together in a one and invisible Cameroon CPDM militants emphasized on the need give unflinching support to the head of state who is ready to effectively implement the recommendations of the Major National Dialogue to ensure peace, unity and progress in Cameroon. The euphoria that saluted speaker after speaker was so fascinating. Those who did not have the opportunity to make public speeches expressed themselves in songs and dances. The drumbeats and voices from the ceremonial ground echoed into the hills of Akweto, down to the lowlands of Nkanchi, Chunghe, Bem, Dumbu and valleys of Kameni. Tons of accolades were poured on President Paul Biya for transforming the entire Misaje Sub Division into a vast construction site.
CPDM Section President for Donga Mantung IV Section Tantoh Shey Alfred Nyako in his speech reminded CPDM militants and sympathizers that the anniversary is coming up at the eve of a series of elections which could be announced soon. He used the occasion to call on CPDM militants to remain loyal to the ideals of the party and should not fall prey to political flirts who will lure them to their unfertile desert. I call on you to remain very committed more than ever before. My greatest wish is to see us maintain that same standard and even more during the forthcoming elections. To this I mean the standard of of crushing victories at the polls he continued.
On back school, Tantoh Shey Alfred Nyako also expressed gratitude and thanks to the population of Misaje for sending their children to school. He revealed to the population that during the last CPDM Regional meeting, Misaje was recognized as one of the six sections that remained relatively calm, peaceful and law abiding during the past three years of the Anglophone crisis.
While thanking government for the numerous projects, and like Oliver Twist, Tantoh Shey Alfred Nyako said Misaje has its needy need which he pleads on government to look into them. These needs according to the Section President consist amongst others an appeal for Misaje to be raised to a full Division as a reward for their loyalty to the state and their respect for republican values. He also urged government to reinforce security measures in the section especially as elections are approaching. He also mentioned that abandoned development projects in the Section should be completed, most especially the construction grandstand and electricity project. Besides, he concluded that the Trans African road project be continued up to Nigeria.
Addressing the population, the mayor of Misaje Council Sammy Mgbata Nforkemba said that Misaje remains the bastion of the CPDM in the North West Region and that the marriage between the people of Misaje is that of trust, loyalty and unflinching. He expressed gratitude to President Biya for appointing Dr. Fuh Calistus Gentry as Secretary of State in the Ministry of Mines, Industries and Technological Development. He said if his municipality is celebrating this years anniversary with pump and pageantry it is because of the development they have registered. We are just expressing our thanks to the Head of state for the numerous development projects we have recorded in this municipality, he continued. This municipality is a typical construction site and for your information, Misaje council will be receiving a national award in Yaounde in the days ahead as the most progressing council in the North West Region, Sammy Mgbata added. He also thanked Dr. Fuh Calistus for the scholarship he initiated that boosted the back to school campaign, stimulated schools to go operational, support the needy with funds and also empowered Parent Teachers Associations financially to recruit teachers where they were lacking.
On the projects realized in his municipality this year, the mayor outlined the following projects as key factors of development that will change lives. These projects are:
The construction of the Kidung-Mbissa road
The provision of water supply system in Abeng, Akweto and Misaje town
Provision of potable water at Dumbu Ranch
Construction of a meat sales slab at Dumbu town
The construction of 2 block classroom at GS Dumbu
The construction of 2 block classrooms at Bunghe
The construction of a veterinary sub delegation in Misaje
The construction of the Misaje community Hall
The construction of a modern market sheds in Misaje town
The construction of 02 classrooms at GBS Misaje
The construction of a zoo technical and veterinary center in Misaje town
The construction of 02 classrooms at GS Bugeng
The construction of a Health Centre at GS Dumbu ranch
The establishing of a pasture production center at Kilowe
The construction of 02 classrooms at GS Bebekette
The construction of market stores in Misaje market
The construction of a science block at GBHS Misaje
The construction of a community hall at Chunghe
Provision of water by gravity at Mfume
The construction of a health centre in Chunghe
Construction of a block of 2 classrooms at Kamine
The construction of 02 classrooms at Korongo-Kamine
The award of contract for the road Dumbu-Mayokila-Akweto
Mayor Sammy Mgbata concluded by adding that it is for the above reasons and the fact that Misaje council has instill governance and accountability that Misaje council will receive an award from FEICOM in the days ahead. It should be noted that anniversary celebration took place in Misaje under the auspices of the Divisional Officer for Misaje, Thomas Tchatcha.

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Tribute to Ni Ben Muna, by Ntumfor Nico Halle

When a person exits this sinful world people

concoct, fabricate all kinds of baseless praises in eulogies to placate the reality. This for the most part has been the order of the day.

Yet, a few people deserve genuine accolades for what they offered to humanity when the transited the world.

Ni Ben Muna is one of such few whose eulogies cannot be disputed.

For people who know me I flatter nobody for any reason.

Ni Ben Muna can aptly be described as an emblematic, phenomenal and monumental humanist whose footprints on the sands of time are there for anyone to see and feel.

In the domain of law he was a renowned Colossus. He stood for the Rule of law, Due Process and Fair trial. Justice was his mantra. An international advocate. A rare law scholar of repute. Now that the Lord has called him to eternity he would make a very impressive lawyer in heaven if that were ever possible.

In the area of human rights and liberties he was matchless. He would spare not opportunity to stand up for the oppressed and deprived. He would even risk his life for others. Selfless hero indeed.

Within the spiritual sphere Ni Ben Muna was pragmatic. A thorough Christian without traits of holier than thou. His take on salvation was by God’s grace. He was down to earth, loving. His kindness was inestimable. He was a good person to the extent that I knew.

Not being a practicing politician I cannot pretend to score him politically. All I can say on this front is that he was not only brave, he was courageous and daring.

In the face of this great and irreparably loss I take the liberty to extend my family’s profound condolences to Batonnier Akere Muna, Mr. George Muna, H.E. Ama Tutu Muna ,Ma Rose Muna and the entire Muna family in Cameroon and the diaspora.

May our awesome Father endow all the Munas the grace and faith to withstand such trying moments.

Adieu Grand Grand Frère Bâtonnier Ben Muna.

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Of Rural Women Building Resilience to Face Climate Crisis

The international day of the rural women is commemorated every October 15^th as way to recognize their efforts towards humanity. Just with a hoe, these women and girls continue to make significant contributions in ensuring the sustainability of rural households, communities, towns and cities.  UN Women however recognizes that these “women account for a substantial proportion of the agricultural labour force, including informal work, and perform the bulk of unpaid care and domestic work within families and households in rural areas. They make significant contributions to agricultural production, food security and nutrition, land and natural resource management, and building climate resilience”. Yet they continue to live in abject poverty and misery. The paradox is that the UN also recognizes that these women produce about 80% of the food in Asia and Sub Saharan Africa, serving as breadbasket to2.5 billion people.

Un Secretary General-Antonio Guterres describes the rural women "as early adopters of new agricultural techniques, first responders in crises and entrepreneurs of green energy, rural women are a powerful force that can drive global progress”.

One of the biggest threats the world is facing today is the phenomenon of climate change. As humanity is on bended knees in the face of this global quagmire, the UN has decided that this year’s theme should reflect the role and contribution by the rural women and girls. The theme: Building Resilience to face climate crisis. Literally, this is great recognition given that the rural woman is the custodian of nature and her surrounding yet she owns absolutely nothing. Imagine that a woman who passes 6 out of 7 days of the week in the farm doesn’t even own a tree and not to talk of land. For example, she take a pear to the farm, eats, sows the seed and when it germinates, she takes care and when it starts producing, that tree becomes the property of the husband who goes to the farm three times in a year ( to clear, assist in planting crops like maize and to assist in carrying the harvest home). If the rural woman can plant and own trees, the fight against climate change will be an easy ride but if she still suffers from the male artificial barriers, the world will remain vulnerable to climate change. The time is now.

If not there is no doubt that these women will keep adapting to the changes in climate like a toad placed in a heating gar that keeps adapting to the changing temperature without any support.

Climate change adaption needs to move from conference hall, symposiums and seminar halls into the field where the most resilient actors are. If the UN can make it in such a way that every rural woman and girl plants just a tree each, take care to ensure that it survives, the fight against climate change will be very successful one and less stressful. 

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