Ntumfor Barrister Nico Halle and a veritable People's Call

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When renowned French philosopher and foremost thinker, Victor Hugo posited that the greatest most singular source of positive energy was an idea whose time had come, many thought he was just celebrating the transition from Agrarian to industrial revolution, or better still, signalling the inevitable age of the millenials. He could've just as well been capturing the spirit of all those who turned out in Douala last February 25, 2022, to impress on Ntumfor Barrister Nico Halle to begin seeing into it that the beliefs, values and principles he has incarnated throughout his life, and especially within the last 30 years, be officially canalized into an institution.

It couldn't have been any other person than the equally no-nonesense President of the South West House of Chiefs and speaker of truth to power, Chief Atem Ebako, to birth the idea that by diligently and meticulously moving from humble beginnings to becoming a human resource and then smoothly transitioning to human capital, Ntumfor had since become institutional material, comparable to any credible institution around the world. According to Chief Atem Ebako therefore, the time for a Ntumfor Barrister Nico Halle Foundation had come.

A leading North West Fons Union member, Fon Mbahyamsic had, in an earlier exhortation echoed the same concerns, while demonstrating in truimphant detail, and in a typical Denzel Washington style, that Ntumfor is always falling forward and never backwards. Reason-why he would need be seen to be institutionalizing his beliefs, value systems and principles for the rest of the time that God keeps him alive, and more especially, for posterity.

To the Indian Consular Officer to Cameroon, the institutionalization of Ntumfor's ideas, beliefs, values, attitude, behavour and principles, were an urgency, especially as ours was a society where such principles come in sort supply and where youths lack such role models to look up to. Recall Rev. Nditemeh Charlemangne, Executive President of the Cameroon Baptist Convention, CBC, had earlier wished and prayed for every society to have multiple Ntumfors, while Samuel Kledda, Douala metropolitan Archbishop simply prayed God to continue to bless him in his new endeavours.

Government of Cameroon through Littoral Regional Governor had during the occasion opined it was thanks to the principled values that Ntumfor has incarnated over the years that President Biya always assigns him critical state duties, including his appointment to the National Commission for Bilingualism and Multiculturalism.

In what was therefore a veritable people's call, the institutionalization of Ntumfor's long-held values, beliefs, principles and behavour, simply became an idea whose time has come. Afterall, history is legend with influential figures whose value systems, beliefs, and ideas became the bases of the most renowned and life-changing foundations and institutions the world is proud of today.

Come to think of The Carter Centre, the Clinton, Obama, Bill and Milanda Gates, Elizabeth Glaser, Fisher House, TheJimmy Fund, The Fred Hallows, McArthur, The Robert Woods, The Pew Charity Trust and The Starr Foundations. Closer home, the Koffi Annan and Mo Ibrahim Foundations come to mind. A Ntumfor Nico Halle Foundation would do more than adds beauty to the world, given the enormous challenges our society faces and given the enormous Grace God has bestowed on him.

When we come to think of the fact that institutions, according to Samuel P. Huntington, are 'stable, valued and reccurent patterns of behavour', then there's no gainsaying the fact that Ntumfor may only need to formalize himself as an institution, as he had already been functioning as the 'building block of social order'. 

Just like the Rockefeller family foundation is recognized for its patronage of the Arts, while the Kaiser Foundation is closely  associated with public health issues, Ntumfor Barrister Nico Halle had been on all fronts, fighting against societal ills and vices like corruption, embezzlement, mismanagement and moral decadence both in the public sphere and in the Church. Above all, he has been indefatigable in promoting justice, human rights, transparency, accountability, good governance and peace, locally and Internationally. 

In officially canalizing his beliefs, values and principles, Ntumfor would become an institution in much the same way as traditional institutions like the family, religion, peer groups, Economic systems, legal systems, penal systems, language, Mass media, educational institutions, research community, industry and above all, Civil society. 

The institutionalization of the Ntumfor name therefore, may not just be a way to honour a family legacy but a way to pass on its values to future generations.

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Ndinwa Benedict Wins Best Mobile Network Communication Director Award

The Director of Communication of CAMTEL, Benedict Ndinwa was last weekend honoured by The Guardian Post newspaper as the Best Mobile Network Communication Director. Readers of The Guardian Post newspaper voted him massively for his communication skills and savoir-faire which has within a very short period taken Camtel Blue amongst leading product in digital communication. 

The refined journalist, Benedict Ndinwa is celebrated for his astuteness for work. What made him to stand out of the madding crowd of Directors of Communication is his philosophy to life and work. At his young age,  he is addicted to work and blended with the notion that stumbling blocks in life are stepping stones to go to higher heights. And whenever he speaks, he is soft spoken. To him, anything that is worth doing should be done well or not done at all. As Director of Communication, Benedict became a perfectionist that set standards even for himself. In fact he is the type of journalist that has proven his worth even when he was with L'Action newspaper. Apparently, Benedict Ndinwa has the ardor of a bee and the power of a stallion when it comes to accomplishing a job. 

To congratulate him is to get Camet sim card. Oya wuna all buy Camtel sims. Switching to Blue Camtel is the best thing for now

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Franklin Ndzi Nformi aka Ta Shey Frank Honoured by The Guardian Post

The Guardian Post newspaper has honoured one of Donga Mantung Division's dynamic fish farmers for his trappings in the sector. Franklin Ndzi Nformi alias Shey Frank received his award last weekend during a fun filled ceremony

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Franklin Ndzi Nformi is President of the Nkambe Central Fish Farmers Cooperative and a practical demonstration of a good farmer. He is one of the young men in Cameroon who are trying to help drive progress toward reaching the global Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Transforming food systems that contribute in mitigating the ongoing health, climate and biodiversity crises is what is mostly needed to restore the Earth. 

Talk about sustainable Inland fish farming and landscape restoration, the first name that comes to mind is Franklin Ndzi Nformi. Ta Shey Frank as he is fondly called is the President of Nkambe Central Fish Farmers Simplified Cooperative. His being elected President of Fish Farmers was not by error. Anyone who has had the opportunity to visit him in his fish farms surely goes back home more impressed than when he was coming. 

Although his activities as a fish farmers are legendary, few people have a full understanding of just how perfect a farmer he actually is. It’s not about how much money you put in, but how much of yourself you put in. Franklin Ndzi Nformi is a man with a huge, huge gifted art of restoring nature. 

I remember when he told me he was putting in place a standard fish pond and frankly speaking I took it for a joke. Today, Ta Shey Frank is a formidable farmer. He has transformed the area into a veritable greenery with the regeneration of native trees, fruit trees, banana/plantain trees etc.  

Within half an hour at his farms, I was marveled and taken away by what I saw. Six fishponds with the biggest having over 5000 fingerlings of 4 months. 

“I want to make it possible for ordinary people to go to eat fish and at affordable price, just like it’s now possible for me to train more youths to be like me,” he explained in his quiet voice. " I think LIFIDEP has done much to the benefit of fish farmers in Nkambe Central and our dream is to produce fingerlings". 

I was totally speechless and just pumped him with question after question. I am very enthusiastic when it comes to young men engaging in exemplary farming and restoration. He told me that he started as a passion and now fish farming has become veritable source of income. " In our cooperative, we are 50 active members and we have members that only depend on the fish ponds to earn a living including women. Inland fish farming pays" he added. 

From all indications, Shey Frank has followed the trials and triumphs of his remarkable venture to develop a fish venture. From his integrated agroforestry maize farm, he provides green jobs to some youths. Ecotourism could be the next giant leap for Franklin's fish ventures. The two giant bokarous built from natural china bamboo and grass speak by itself .In fact an eldorado in the making 

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Water is Life, Nkambe Applauds Musa Shey Nfor

For the first time since 1997, taps are following in Nkambe town in the month of February. Water scarcity in Nkambe town was such that it was very difficult for taps to flow in the months of January, February and March. But thanks to the workaholic mayor of Nkambe council, Musa Shey Nfor, taps are flowing in the heart of the dry season. When Musa Shey Nfor was elected mayor in February 2020, he promised that his priority will be to restore water. He has not only restored water but has gone as far improving access to potable water. For one week now, taps have been flowing in Nkambe town. Fresh water is necessary for the survival of all living organisms on Earth. Our bodies are made up of about 60% water and we cannot survive more than a few days without it.

Water is a precious substance that meets our physical needs while at the same time being of great spiritual importance to many people. Water is also an integral part of many ecosystems that support us and a myriad of other species. Last week, many couldn't believe that taps were flowing in February. Yet it came to passed that Mayor Musa Shey Nfor has succeeded where many couldn't by giving the population, the precious substance called water. To succeed in providing water, the mayor of Nkambe council started by saving the water sources. He prohibited human activities in and around water sources. He was personally on the field supervising the demarcation of cstchment areas and falling down high water consumption trees like eucalyptus and replacing them. 

With the support of good water engineers, he was able to discover that tapping spring water from Rangong, and adapting a solar pumping system could do the job. Water is pump into the tank using solar system and then distributed by gravity. The system is unique and could serve as source of inspiration to other municipality. Musa Shey Nfor is currently the man of the moment for his savvy sassy skills. Michael Ngwayi says the Nkambe is the most formidable mayor of all times. To Ndapkwi Solace, anyone that gives water, gives life. Children, have been heard chanting songs of praises in honour of the mayor for giving them water. Ngala Harry says he used to leave the house every morning at 4am to fetch water but would never leave the stream before 6am. Everyone has his/her own story to tell about when they sent through to get drinking water. Water is one of our most precious natural resources. Noambe has a fast growing human population, and the expansion of economic activities that comes with it, intensified the pressure on water resources. 

Nfor Musa Shey Receives First Prize for BIP Execution

The Mayor of Nkambe council, Nfor Musa Shey has again stood out of the madding crowd for his trappings in the execution of public investment budget(BIP) in the North West Region. Nfor Musa Shey received the prize in Bamenda on Wednesday February 17, 2022 during follow up committee meeting held in Bamenda. 

The Nkambe council, according to the chairman of the follow up committee, Hon. Wallang Richard, recorded 80% execution far ahead of Nwa council and Tubah council which came in the second and third positions respectively. 

Prospects are high at the Nfor Musa Shey will record a 100% execution this 2022 given his aptitude. In habitants of Nkambe have been appreciating his efforts and innovative ideas aimed at improving access to water through creation of new water schemes, protection of water sources and wetlands recovery. His laudable initiative to restore degraded patches of forests in the municipality have been saluted by everyone 

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Ndu Mayor Unveils Huge Packet of Projects for his Municipality

In an interview granted to the Ndu Community Radio recently, the Lord Mayor for Ndu Council, Abdou Borno Kanfon revealed that his recent hunting expedition to Yaounde has yielded very healthy fruits. He told Ndu Community radio that he has secured fundings from the Council Support Fund For Mutual Assistance (FEICOM) to provide eighty solar panels to electrify the streets of Ndu town, to fence the new Council Chambers and Hall under construction, to equip the Council Chambers upon completion and to purchase a service car for the Ndu Council. He also made public that funding for the clearing of tarred road sides in the municipality have been secured from MINTP.

In this radio outing, the Lord Mayor equally addressed wide range of issues affecting his Municipality.

He touched on insecurity, uncivil behavior of some denizens towards public goods, the disturbing rate of cow theft in Ndu (announcing an impending meeting with stakeholders to discuss the problem), the need to respect Council procedures to connect pipe born water, the necessity to collaborate with established institutions in the face of whatever difficulty to name but these.

The Lord Mayor was very emphatic that lockdowns like ghost towns syphons only the account of the common man, therefore a very ineffective and counterproductive strategy whatever the motives of the perpetrators might be.

He haileded the population for their resilience, encouraged everyone to continue to be law abiding, to shun evil and to work for common good. 

Ndu, the Lord Mayor concluded, is our precious heritage; it can only become what we choose to make of it.

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Ahead of 56th National Youth Day: Youth President Communes With Section President, Mayor

Alhadj Abdou Borno Kanfon, who doubles as the Mayor of Ndu and Section President for Donga Mantung II, Ndu, congratulated the YCPDM President for being innovative idea to commune with local party officials. Alhadji Abdou Borno after receiving New Year wishes from the delegation led by YCPDM President for Donga Mantung II, Ndu.  The mayor used the opportunity to advise the youths of Ndu that being a politician demands alot of endurance and sacrifices. I want you the youths to come closer to me so that we can work together for the betterment of our municipality, he emphasized. He called on the youths to come and do business with the Ndu council. 

Harping on the ongoing crisis, Alhadj Abdou Borno Kanfon, called on the youths of the municipality to adopt of culture of peace. He went further to narrate the story how he had equally served the party as YCPDM President for Donga Mantung I, Nkambe before he moved to Ndu and later became Section President. He reminded the youths the importance and the significance of this years 56th National Youth Day to take place on February with theme: Youth and Voluntary Participation in the Major Challenges of Cameroon. 

On his part, Njobi Theodore Kubi, YCPDM President expressed his wishes and on behalf of the youths to the local party boss. He congratulated the Section President cum Mayor of Ndu , for always thinking about the youths and their welfare. He said as Youth leader, he thought it was vital for the youths to reach out to the party boss so much so that they could commune together and equally chart the way forward to join the pragmatic mayor in his development endeavours. According to Njobi Theodore, the mayor of Ndu, has proven beyond reasonable doubts that he is development and people oriented. He also used the opportunity to call on the youths of Donga Mantung II adopt the culture of peace. It is worth mentioning that Njobi Theodore was elected during the last reorganization of the basic organs of the CPDM. 

Ardo Abdoulahi Hamdou reiterated the fact that youths are the backbone of every nation and the youths of Ndu are very delighted to have a youth as Mayor and Section President. We have been praying day and night for God to grant you more wisdom to do more for the Ndu municipality. God has you at the centre of our hearts. Let the sky and only the sky be your limit. 

The Alternate Member of Parliament for Ndu, Hon. John Ndi Ngala, described AlhadjAbdou Borno as the most practical mayor and politician. He advised the youth President and his executive to follow the footsteps of the Section who has shown prove of endurance.  As youths, you have to look at the Section President as your model because he is the most formidable man of all men working as mayor. Politics is an art that demands alot of patience he concluded. 

Tamfu Jude Tamfu aka central committee urged the visiting youth President and his executive that for them to succeed, they need to work hard and to build their future on social cohesion, peace and understanding. Politics, he added needs discipline and loyalty. 

Other speakers during the New Year wishes visit included Pa Nfor Samuel and Nyako Louis Yungsi. 

At the end of the visit, everyone went home to pray for things to return to normalcy in Ndu

 

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Ahead of 56th National Youth Day: Youth President Communes With Section President

Alhadj Abdou Borno Kanfon, who doubles as the Mayor of Ndu and Section President for Donga Mantung II, Ndu, congratulated the YCPDM President for being innovative idea to commune with local party officials. Alhadji Abdou Borno after receiving New Year wishes from the delegation led by YCPDM President for Donga Mantung II, Ndu.  The mayor used the opportunity to advise the youths of Ndu that being a politician demands alot of endurance and sacrifices. I want you the youths to come closer to me so that we can work together for the betterment of our municipality, he emphasized. He called on the youths to come and do business with the Ndu council. 

Harping on the ongoing crisis, Alhadj Abdou Borno Kanfon, called on the youths of the municipality to adopt of culture of peace. He went further to narrate the story how he had equally served the party as YCPDM President for Donga Mantung I, Nkambe before he moved to Ndu and later became Section President. He reminded the youths the importance and the significance of this years 56th National Youth Day to take place on February with theme: Youth and Voluntary Participation in the Major Challenges of Cameroon. 

On his part, Njobi Theodore Kubi, YCPDM President expressed his wishes and on behalf of the youths to the local party boss. He congratulated the Section President cum Mayor of Ndu , for always thinking about the youths and their welfare. He said as Youth leader, he thought it was vital for the youths to reach out to the party boss so much so that they could commune together and equally chart the way forward to join the pragmatic mayor in his development endeavours. According to Njobi Theodore, the mayor of Ndu, has proven beyond reasonable doubts that he is development and people oriented. He also used the opportunity to call on the youths of Donga Mantung II adopt the culture of peace. It is worth mentioning that Njobi Theodore was elected during the last reorganization of the basic organs of the CPDM. 

Ardo Abdoulahi Hamdou reiterated the fact that youths are the backbone of every nation and the youths of Ndu are very delighted to have a youth as Mayor and Section President. We have been praying day and night for God to grant you more wisdom to do more for the Ndu municipality. God has you at the centre of our hearts. Let the sky and only the sky be your limit. 

The Alternate Member of Parliament for Ndu, Hon. John Ndi Ngala, described AlhadjAbdou Borno as the most practical mayor and politician. He advised the youth President and his executive to follow the footsteps of the Section who has shown prove of endurance.  As youths, you have to look at the Section President as your model because he is the most formidable man of all men working as mayor. Politics is an art that demands alot of patience he concluded. 

Tamfu Jude Tamfu aka central committee urged the visiting youth President and his executive that for them to succeed, they need to work hard and to build their future on social cohesion, peace and understanding. Politics, he added needs discipline and loyalty. 

Other speakers during the New Year wishes visit included Pa Nfor Samuel and Nyako Louis Yungsi. 

At the end of the visit, everyone went home to pray for things to return to normalcy in Ndu

 

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Access to Water: CBC Health Services Extends Water in Ngwayuh-Nkambe

Speaking during the handing over ceremony a forth night ago, the chairman of the local water management committee, Samba Findo expressed gratitude to the CBC Health services and it's funding partner, UNICEF for the timely support. He added that he who gives water, gives life. To Samba Findo, the nightmare that has characterized access to potable water in Ngwayuh quarter in Nkambe is now history. The project which was estimated at over FCFA 2 million was realized with the local community participation contributing less than 5% of the total cost. 

On his part, the representative of the CBC Health Services, Yinkfu Actor, called on the management committee to make sure that the sustainability of the project is ensured. He recommended that water lovely tree species should be planted and a fence constructed around the water tank. He also recommended that cleanliness around the taps should be respected avoid water contamination. On his part, the CBC Pastor of Grace Baptist Church said that water is life and the project is a jewelry which will go a long way to impact lives. 

Prospects are high at that Nkambe council will in the days ahead valorize this project by planting trees. More so, GLFx Nkambe Chapter, an initiative of Global Landscapes Forum has equally promised to donate trees for the local committee to protect the water catchment area. 

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Camtel: Nkambe is Switching to Blue

Since yesterday January 19, 2022, Blue Camtel mobile network was restored in Nkambe. The inhabitants of the town saluted the return of Camtel mobile network with alot of enthusiasm. Some businesses have already emerged with the Blue colours. This is a clear indication that in the fee days there's going to be a mad rush for Camtel sims. Besides, sources from Camtel office in Nkambe have it that sims are available on sale and new subscribers will enjoy free internet services. 

New subscribers have been asked to contact the Nkambe office for sims and other services. Blue Camtel is here, oya!! It's time to go blue. One of the new subscribers has confirmed to this reporter that CAMTEL internet service is very fast and less costly. 

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Nkambe: Blue Camtel Network is Back

Camtel subscribers in Nkambe have started enjoying G3/G4 latest digital technology. This is following the reestablishment of it's mobile network in the Divisional headquarters of Donga Mantung Division. Would-be subscribers in Nkambe have been advised to get their GMS sims at CAMTEL office located around former Express Union office. Prospects are high at that Blue camtel network will in the months ahead cover the entire Donga Mantung.  More to the fact that calls are very cheap to other networks from camtel network, sources say that all GSM and LTE phones are compatible with CAMTEL SIMS.  620 Sims are available in Nkambe and at very cheap prices. A school of thought holds that camtel kiosks should be created to facilitate access to airtime and other blue Camtel products. Today's news has been greeted with alot of enthusiasm by mobile users as many have been expecting 

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Solemnity marks Public Presentation of HRH FON DIVINE NFORMI NFOR

The solemnity that marked the procession and public presentation of the newly enthroned fon of Saah was magnificent. The palace esplanade was jammed to capacity when the "nwarong" announced its appearance. Not even the sound of the bird could be heard, as a lineup of Sheys and Tantohs emerged from the inner palace. Only the gong and members of the nwarong secret society could speak. Third on the line was the Yee-nwarong, and after the Yee-nwarong was the newly enthroned fon. The second on the line raised his voice and said " here is your fon, your ruler". He asked in a high tone " is he your ruler?" And told the people of Saah to response, adding that the nwarong has given them the authorization to response. He asked again. "The man you are seeing here, is he your from"? And the population responded, yes! He continued that the nwarong has said that when there is vacancy in the palace, it is the right of the royal family to aspire, but once one is enthroned, everyone should back paddle. And that the nwarong has said that anyone that dares to look under throne will heat a stone. The nwarong also announced that everyone who has not been able to have a child, will leave the palace blessed with twins. And the nwarong also warned the youth to shy away from thievery and other societal ills.

It took close to 3hours from the Yee-nwarong to move round the palace esplanade. The messages were numerous and before slaughtering the goat at the entrance of the palace, the nwarong warned that it the sacrifice was an oath between the people and them anyone who dares will have his/her self to blame.

Addressing the population few minutes after the solemn outing, HRH Fon Divine Nformi Nfor asked his people to come closer to him. He said if he wronged anyone, he should be forgive and that he has equally forgiven anyone who wronged him knowingly or unknowingly. He extended a hand to the youths of Saah, asking them to join him so that they can develop their village. 

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Ndu: Over 500 Switch to Blue Camtel in One Week

Reports from Ndu town say more than 500 have switched to Camtel 3G/4G technology. The mad rush for Blue Camtel mobile network following the official launching of Blue Camtel in that municipality last December 30, 2021. 

According to reports gathered from reliable sources there is much enthusiasm by the population who say Blue Camtel connection is best as compared to others. Nfor Genesis, one of the new subscribers said when he got the sim card, he immediately started enjoying what he was missing. " I have internet connection right in my room whereas it wasn't the case with other networks, he added. "I have recommended Blue Camtel to my elder brother who is in Douala so that we can communicate frequently" he concluded. To Ishmael, Blue Camtel has come to rescue them from rampant problems. It is worth mentioning that during the official launching of Blue Camtel in Ndu, about 200 new subscribers were registered and in a week the number is closer to a thousand new subscribers. Prospects are high at that in one month more than 2000 new subscribers could be registered. This is so thanks to the efforts deployed by the Ndu Council another in development. 

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Donga Mantung Going Blue with Camtel

Ndu town has already gone Blue with Camtel network and the population is enjoying the latest digital 3G/ 4G mobile technology. Some new subscribers say Blue Camtel offers the affordable facilities such as cheap calls, cheap internet bundles and sms. Shifu Arnoldo confirms that since last December 30, that he bought the Camtel sim, he has been calling to other networks at very cheap rates. To him, Blue Camtel is the best option.."I call my family and friends everyday" he concluded. 

Nkambe, Misaje and Nwa to join the band wagon soon as work is going in Nkambe and feasibility studies have been completed in Misaje and Nwa. If you are in any of these localities, start preparing to switch to Blue Camtel to enjoy latest digital innovations. Blue is the best of the best. 

For your information, Blue is the brand name of CAMTEL’s mobile network and its SIM cards are meant exclusively for mobiles phones that are compatible with 3G/4G technology.

Oya, be the first to enjoy Blue Camtel in Donga Mantung

Un point c’est blue…

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Ndu Council Fetes with Population on New Year

There was fanfare and feasting at Ndu Council on January 1, 2022 as thousands gathered to celebrate New Year. 

Speaking during the occasion, the Lord Mayor for Ndu Council Alhadji Abdou Borno Kanfon expressed gratitude to the population for the massive turnout and also thanked God for the relative peace enjoyed so far in Ndu. 

The Lord Mayor equally thank the Dividional Officer and his entourage as well as the population of Ndu for quality collaboration they've given him over these past two years. He added that such collaboration has contributed enormously towards the return to normalcy in Ndu.

The mayor dull his hat to clergies,  traditional rulers, Imams, religious groups and even the dance groups for the enormous support. What could be said in speeches were said in songs. 

Alhadj Abdou Borno equally enjoined everyone present to continue to be an ambassador of peace in 2022.

He used the opportunity to thank Mafor Yaa Sunday epse Achidi, the General Manager of CAMTEL for her constant support especially the just ended Football and Culture For Peace Program. He affirmed that her has contributed significantly in building peace in Ndu.

The Mayor encouraged anyone who's child is still in the bush to take advantage of the Head of State olive branch and settle for peace.

He advised everyone present to buy and use the Camtel sim card. He took upon himself to be the number one promoter of Camtel in Ndu, a statement that was received with thunderous applause from the population.

On his part, the Divisional Officer for Ndu Subdivision thanked the Mayor and his Deputies for their efforts to instill peace. He added that politics without development is useless. The population of Ndu did the right thing by putting this present team in place, the Divisional Officer said.

He advised those in the bush to quit those bushes and continued that he doesn't need permission to do his job. He frowned at those trying to stifle efforts directed towards the return to normalcy.

The day ended with lots of eating, drinking and dancing. The Lord Mayor and his Deputies danced in unison with the population and this was accompanied by financial motivations. Also present to grace the feasting was the young talented musician Kubison who used the occasion to launch his latest album Cameroon.

New Year 2022 was 'come and see, go and tell' at the Ndu Council.

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Euphoria at CAMTEL Sponsored Sports, Culture For Peace in Ndu

The Ndu Municipality has been vibrating to the rhythm of sports and cultural manifestations since Wednesday 29th December 2021. An initiative of Mayor Abdou Kanfon Borno cosponsored by the Ndu Council and CAMTEL. The primary objective of this tournament is to ease tension within the Ndu Municipality and hasten the return to normalcy. 

Eight football teams and nine cultural dance groups are participating in the tournament. The football teams included the following;

-Value the Gospel FC of Sop

- Pick Up Lions of Kakar

- Ntumbaw Mountain Bullet

- One Spirit of Ntisaw

- FC Milan of Ndu

- Veterans FC of Mbarse

- Maiscam FC of Ndu and

- Mbiyeh FC

Nine cultural dance groups answered present as of Thursday 30th December 2021;

- Njang of the Princesses of Palace Site

- Mindu of Mbuntaseng

- Njuh of Sabongari 

- Njuh of Ndu Fon's Palace

- Ngoumba of Mbarse

- Ngoumba of Ntumbaw

- Mdong of Boyar

- Bollah Fuh dance group and

- Little Kids of Njipluh

And musical presentation by Kubison .

The grand finals is scheduled for Friday 31st December 2021 at 3p.m at the Ndu Municipal Stadium. More cultural manifestations are envisaged to grace the occasion, finals of the Football and Culture For Peace Tournament.

It's important to note that this is not the first time Mme Yah Achidi Judith is stepping in to assist the population of Ndu. She offered substantial financial motivation to teachers of Basic Education in Ndu before the start of the 2020/2021 academic year. This gesture partly contributed to the encouraging number of children who returned to school this particular academic year (600 pupils wrote the FSLC exams in Ndu from almost zero the previous year) despite the hostile sociopolitical environment.

The Director General of Camtel also gave financial support to Ndu communities, working alongside the FLO to secure peace in NDU sub division. This very significant and consistent gestures have continued to boast the morale of those working very hard for peace in Ndu sub division. They've worked so hard in cultivating the culture of peace in Ndu sometimes at the peril of their own lives. The relative peace her support has helped us achieved so far has contributed in no small way in paving the way for the great strides Ndu Council has been able to register.

We look forward to the finals of Football and Culture For Peace Tournament tomorrow Friday 31st with lots of optimism. We remain very grateful to the Director General of Camtel, Mme Yah Achidi Judith for her exceptional generosity to our population and her passion for peace and development in our Municipality. 

Thank you immensely, daughter of the soil. Thanks to your relentless efforts, the ghost Ndu town we inherited in February 2020 is back to life (despite the pockets of resistance to peace). Ndu has stood up for peace, Ndu stands with BLUE.

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Football for Peace: CAMTEL Partners With Ndu Council

The enterprising  Mayor of Ndu Council, Abdou Borno Kanfon has officially launched an end of year football tournament, code named Football for Peace in Ndu town.

At the official kickoff on December 30, Abdou Borno applauded Cameroon Telecommunication General Manager, Mafor  Yah Judith Sunday epse Achidi for the sponsorship. 

Football being a unifying factor, prospects are high at that the spillover impact of the programme will be much more than tremendous in communities. What a better way to build peace, and what a wonderful idea of molding a generation void of violence.

Accordingly, Abdou Borno says football is a game that is played by everyone  regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. To him, the idea of  football for peace is enjoyed by all; because it's reach is unrivaled. More importantly, football promotes universal values that transcend language and culture. "We can use it as a tool to improve the welfare and its people. Through its values, we can teach teamwork, leadership, humility, tenacity, and determination". 

It is therefore very pragmatic for CAMTEL and the Ndu Council to use football to shine a light on social issues, harnessing its influence and reach to draw attention to matters that are impacting society, and building peace, one of the players told us.

However, football  also promotes  and serves as a platform to promote the value of diversity Sustainable development doesn't only needs political governance, it also needs to find spaces and platforms that bring people together under a common goal. The love people show for sporting activities make it a social phenomenon, where the context in which it’s developed determines the behaviours and actions of its followers, especially when it involves youth. Values such as fairness and respect can serve as determining factors to build a culture of peace. Many have understood the power of football in building social cohesion. 

Worthy to note that Ta Shey Frank for close to two years been sponsoring the football for peace tournament in Nkambe. The Camtel and Ndu Council Football for peace tournament is an added value to the importance of peace building initiatives which many have saluted. As Blue Camtel comes to Donga Mantung, expectations are high that it will bridge the digital gap and improve access to digital communication. 

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Dr. Nick Ngwayam Sees Tomorrow on Christmas Day Predicts

Dr Nick Ngwayam: The man who saw tomorrow on Xmas Day

Nostradamus stood the taste of time as the man who saw tomorrow. After Nostradamus left his predictions to marvel the world, another category of modern soothsayers took the stage in church garments. They are the Prophets. They might have been caught by the anointing, which is superb. However, the only good thing about anointing is that it is a very contagious disease. And the most important thing is that tomorrow never ends. Dr. Nick Ngwayam whom I admire very much has made his own predictions. The difference between Dr. Nick Ngwayam and so many others who claim to see tomorrow is very clear. Dr. Nick has not moved to the alter, but made his predictions on Christmas Day yet he remains himself. Take it or leave it, a prediction is a prediction. 

Dr. Nick's predictions

⁩*2022 by Dr Nick Ngwanyam, St Louis*

25 12 21

This shall be a special year in the history of Cameroon. 

A lot shall change for the BETTER. 

*The WAR shall END*. 

West and East Cameroon shall be created.

Two capital cities shall see the light of day  coming with the earth like mushrooms. 

In West Cameroon between  BACHOU and Widikum.

In East Cameroon at Ebebda along the River Sanaga.

These areas shall be mapped out.

Pieces of land shall be given out for next to NOTHING for people who are ready to build immediately  following some master plans.

The Presidency shall rotate between Anglophones and Francophones every 10 years.

Governors and SDOs shall no longer be appointed but elected.

ENAM SHALL BE CLOSED because they have been the source of bad governance which added to the marginalization, have engeneered the war.

 The curriculum for training administrators is very limited in scope and not adapted for the modern Cameroon. 

*They lack skills in development, wealth creation and economic growth. They carry around a huge hammer and everything else in sight is a nail.*

 Corruption in Cameroon Can never be reduced if ENAM is not buried.

WE have to reduce government spending and the money 'rethrived  is directed to STEM EDUCATION, skills transfer, health and agriculture. 

THE CURRENT SCHOOL SYSTEMS in Anglophone and Francophone schools shall be buried in favour of a new school system copied from South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Israel, Japan and Finland.

What we have now as education practiced for the last 60 years is called deceit. I mean a scam.

Grammar schools and technical colleges must fuse into comprehensive colleges. The universities must change to technology.

330 political parties shall crash as the CPDM moves from the extreme Right towards the Centre position forcing the SDF and MRC to adopt major changes as the wind shall be knocked off out of their sails.

Those of the beggarly presidential majority shall just die and disappear.

Only 5 parties shall be left standing.

Hate speech shall disappear when MERIT,excellence and problem solving capacities  become the basis for choosing directors.

If you have been depending on tribal connections and favoritism for bread then it is time to reskill.

Other areas from which money shall be recovered are senate, economic and social council, BILINGUALISM and Living together commission as well as some ministries and organisations that are duplicated with budgets and no results on the ground for years. State cars are a huge waste.

The wars we fight and kill ourselves in are uncalled for.

*I shall explain on TV how bad politics, bad ECONOMICS, bad development and a poor education start and maintain wars, violence and hate speech*. 

The WAR we shall jointly be fighting is to correct these elements so as to eventually get an economic and technology driven independence.  

*How do we solve youth problems?*

How do we put money into the pocket of youths? How do we make them productive and responsible?

The magic starts from January 2022 and Cameroon shall become the best country in Africa beating Rwanda, Ghana, Botswana and Tanzania because our vision shall change.

*I AM THE MAN WHO SAW TOMORROW.*

If you want to insult me, you are welcome. If you want to bless me, God shall be with you. 💕

*Merry Christmas to you and your family.* *Happy New Year if new beginnings 2022* ✝

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Ta Nformi Nganji Joseph Nkfunkoh Goes Home Tomorrow

In Memory of Ta Nformi Nganji Joseph Nkfunkoh 

(1950-2021)

The Serving Leader, A Father and Hero

Ta Nformi Nganji Joseph Nkfunkoh was born on the 12-12-1950 in Bih-village (Donga Mantung Division) to Pa Nkfunkoh and Mami Rebecca Mbong (all of blessed memories). He was the second of four children. He proceeded to Kumba with his uncle late Pa Nko Patrick and began his Primary education where in 1968, he obtained the First School Leaving Certificate in flying colours. At his young age, he decided to return home in order to give back to his community and took up teaching at CBC school Bih as probationary teacher for two years (1968-1970).

In his quest to contribute to nation building, in 1972 he was recruited into the Cameroon Army. After his training, he was posted to Mbanga where he served for two years. In 1974 while still serving in the Cameroon Army, he wrote the recruitment examination into the police and the Gendarmerie. When the results were released, he succeeded in both examinations, but he chose to move into the Police Corps. After undergoing his police training in Mutengene, he graduated as one of the majors in his batch.  In 1975, he was posted to the Yaoundé Central Police Station where he served for about three years. From 1975-1981 he served in the Judicial Police station in Bafoussam, the Bamenda Judicial Police station, Nkambe Public Security and back to Bafoussam.

 

Having served as a police constable from 1974 to 1981, he was admitted into the Police High School in Yaoundé where he graduated with the rank of Police Inspector. Upon graduation from the Police High School, IP Nganji Joseph Nkfunkoh was posted to the Bamenda Judicial Police. He served in Bamenda until in 1987, when he was posted to the Benakuma-Essimbi Police post where he served for about 8 years before being transferred back to Bamenda. 

Being dexterous and super intelligent are the characteristics of IP Nganji during his youthful days. In 1999, he went back again to the Police High School where he graduated as Police Officer. Upon graduation from school as Police Officer, OP Njanji Joseph was transferred to Nwa Police Station in Donga Mantung where he served for two years. 

In 2002, he was appointed Commissioner at the Public Security Wum station, in the Menchum Division where he served till 2006 when he happily retired from the police corps, and he left the police as Commissioner Nganji Joseph Nkfunkoh.  

Back in his Bih village, he was one of the notables given that he is a title holder. Ta Nformi Nganji was an elite, farmer and grazer. He was a lovely father and family head. Throughout his life, from serving his community as a probationary teacher to the military and later the police, Ta Nformi Nganji shall be remembered for his contribution in community development and nation building. 

He was popularly described in Bamenda as " that Nkambe Paa with Country Cap". He leaves behind many children, many grandchildren, family and friends to morn him. Since our father passed away, so much has been expressed by the people of Donga Mantung Division and beyond about his dexterousness. Bih and Moh people are crying and morning their beloved son.  But as they say words and mourning can go only a little way to show the actual depth of the loss of such a Son/brother/cousin/father/Uncle and friends that cuts across social, cultural and religious fabric of our society. He was the epitome of sharing and caring values, Our Role Model. 

Ta Nformi Nganji will begin his journey of no return on December 21, 2021. Wake-keep without corpse at family compound directly opposite Hope Baptist Church, Ndamukong and removal from the Regional Hospital Mortuary at 10am on December 21, while burial will take place on the same day. Given his status as retired police commissioner, the police corps will equally give him honours before burial. 

Funeral Program

Tuesday 21st December 2021

3:00 Pm: Wake-keep without corpse @ the family Compound – Ndamukong (Entrance opposite Hope Baptist Church, Ndamukong)

Wednesday 22nd December 2021

10:00 Am: Removal of corpse from the Bamenda Regional Hospital Mortuary.

10:20 Am: Brief program at the job site. 

11:00 Am: Departure from job site to family Residence @ Ndamukong.

11:30 Am: Arrival of mortal remains at family Residence @ Ndamukong.

12:00 Noon:

Funeral service at Family Residence @ Ndamukong:

Assembly of family, church members and friends at the family residence in Ndamukong

A word of welcome from the family – Mr. Sunday Fredrik Nkfunkoh

Opening Prayers – Worship in Praise – Praise Team – Hope Baptist Church Ndamukong (Pastor Bonaventure)

Biography of the deceased by (Becky Mbong Nganji

Scripture Reading – Pastor Sam Takoh

Exhortation – Senior Pastor, Hope Baptist Church, Ndamukong 

Viewing of corpses

Lowering of Casket (mortal remains) into the grave & Committal 

Filling up the grave, Benediction and Refreshment 

Departure

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UBa Student Who Designed, Built Peanuts Coating Machine Graduates in Flying Colours

Kwe Juzzy Pappus, a student at the College of Technology(COLTECH) in the University of Bamenda has bagged a Bachelor's degree in flying colours. Kwe Juzzy who hails from Nkambe in Donga Mantung Division was one of the major attractions during this year's graduation ceremony given that she was awarded two distinct prizes for being innovative.  During the graduation ceremony, she emerged the overall Best Female student of her batch.  It is worth mentioning that she is one of the first female graduates in the department of Agricultural Engineering of the University of Bamenda to design and build the peanut coating machine which she named it "Juzzy Pappus". Prospects are high at that she could use her enginuity to invent other machines that could help to reduce food waste in order to boost the food chain. 

Innovation they say is mother of invention. Of the hundreds of students who graduated, each and everyone of them had a story. Stories which centered around the core of creativity, innovation, resilience, determination, hardwork and if the government can provide jobs/scholarships for graduates like Kwe Juzzy, that would be a very huge step because most of them have potentials to make significant contributions in agricultural development. Judging from the Peanuts Coating Machine she designed and built, there is no doubt that she has ideas that can help this country in ways we can’t even imagine. More so, the way technology is advancing Cameroon definitely needs to step up by supporting some of these geniuses. So, if the government can provide funding/ scholarships to the likes of Kwe Juzzy in line with the growth of technology, it would certainly be an added impetus for Cameroon to emerge by 2035. 

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People of Ntumbaw Joint to Celebrate the Reign of HRH Fon Ibrahim Jabo Nfor

There was euphoria at the Nkambe Fon's palace as the population of Ntumbaw led by their Fon, HRH Nfor Muhammed, stormed the Nkambe. The descendants of Malinko and Bomnsa of the Wiwarr came in hundreds to celebrate the reign of their brother. Masquerades, dances and all the traditional facets came to Nkambe. It was a come and see, when the Fon and his people arrived the palace esplanade. The fanfare reached it peak when HRH Fon Nfor Muhammed made his entry into the palace, as they were received on arrival by the Nfuh of Nkambe and the masquerade (maboh). The sound of the drum, the singing and the sound of the gong echoed into the hills of Binju, and the farmlands of Njipntuh. At every entry road into the Nkambe palace people could be seen rushing in their numbers not to miss the glimpse of any little dancing steps. The dance group that accompanied the Fon were many, and I even lost count of the number of vehicles and bikes

 

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Congratulations Ndzi Vera: You Deserve it

Hard work and determination are the characteristics that define Ndzi Vera Mankuh.  Yet, even more so, she can now relish the shared feeling of pride in what she has accomplished and the abundant opportunities ahead.

I think that many of those who graduated from the University of Bamenda each has a story to tell, regardless of their chosen area of specialty or feild. Of the hundreds, I happen to know Ndzi Vera, who I believe had to work extremely hard with dogged determination. And I know as she has bagged bachelor degree in law, she has been given the opportunity to enrich the lives of those around her. 

However, if I have anything to tell her, it's just to remind her that as she embarks upon and progress through her career in law, I would urge her to always remember why she chose her respective field and the sacrifices that she endured in order to make it happen: to serve our communities and improve the quality of life. And that she should remain who she is. The young lady born to be duty conscious with compassion, honesty and integrity

Vera! Vera! I salute your exploits for nothing good comes easy. In fact there is every reason for God to bless you on this day, December 16, 2021. This is a one in a life occasion.  It was not easy, but you conquered the challenges and emerged from the madding crowd of students in your faculty. If that isn’t an act of hard work and determination, then my dictionary doesn’t have that word.

 Congratulations!!!!!

Your determination to make it has paid off big and you have crossed yet another mile. May all your dreams come to fruition. I am proud that you have made it this far. Looking forward to see you in black robes presiding or defending.  Once more Congratulations on your graduation.

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