Ndu town April 9, 2023
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Ndu: Thousands Attend Finals of Ta Shey Frank Football Tournament for Peace
Over 2000-man crowd showed up at the CBC FIeld in Ndu on Sunday April 9, 2023 to be witnesses of the finals of the first edition of Ta Shey Frank Football Tournament for Peace in Ndu sub Division. The 2 in 1 football finals brought together fans, supporters of two football categories the (U13) and the senior category. There was fanfare, euphoria and drumbeats as from 2pm, as the sounds of the drums and songs by the various fan clubs echoed into the lowlands of Ntumbaw, Mbacourt, Njiptooh, and Seh O Ndooh. The euphoria was total as people could be seen rushing from all other villages not to miss an second of the actions. The grand match of the day was between Mbarse FC versus Bafana Bafana FC. The football final was described by local authorities as the highest crowd pulling event ever witnessed in the municipality.
Before giving the official kickoff of the finals the Divisional Officer for Ndu Sub Division, Adamu Shuaibu Ibrahim* expressed gratitude to Ntumfon Franklin Ndzi Nformi alias Ta Shey Frank for the wonderful initiative to build peace. He used the opportunity to call on the elite of Ndu sub Division to emulate the example of Shey Frank. To the population the Divisional Officer said they should rejoice that in fairplay and peace and continued that where two or more are gathered in Ndu sub Division to talk development and or peace he would never space his efforts to present.
On his part the sponsor and initiator of Ta Shey Frank Football Tournament for Peace, Ntumfon Franklin Ndzi Nformi congratulated all the 16 teams that participated in the tournament for their sign of maturity and discipline. He also showered praises on the organizing committee for the astute job through out the tournament and the huge mobilization. To the population of Ndu sub Division he said football tournament for peace as the name implies is intended to build a community of love, tolerance and peace and not violence. He called on all and sundry to love their neighbors and added that football for peace tournament is apolitical, it focuses on building a community that cherish peace and fair play. He told the population of Ndu that a similar tournament is going on in Mbuwarr zone with 6 villages participating, and another is also taking place in Bih zone.
On the other hand the Sub Delegate for Sports for Ndu, said he was very impressed the mammoth crowd. He congratulated the finalists and said they should be exemplary in the field of play and show love that will spillover into the villages.
At the end of the day, Mbarse FC crushed Bafana Bafana FC by 4-3 in.penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Mbarse FC is therefore the winner of the first edition of Ta Shey Frank Football tournament for Peace in Ndu sub Division.
In reaction to the massive turnout, Donga Mantung SDO, Dr. Nkwenti said " that is excellent Tah Ntumfor . You make us proud most of the time with your sensitive touches on the populations. By taking the tournament to Ndu, you were in a sense sending out a very loud message not only to the populations of this entry and exit command unit which has been held captive by aggressive neighbours,but you are also giving a hot message to Donga Mantung as a whole".
Friday, April 7, 2023
Ndu Council Shares Weeks-Old Chicks, Cassava Cuttings to Farmers
As part of its activities to encourage sustainable food system in its municipality, Ndu council in Donga Mantung has distributed 6000 chicks to poultry farmers. Beneficiaries also received feed , drugs and other poultry materials which will enable them to successfully carryout their activities. Over 200 farmers received the support.
Besides, the council also shared 10,000 of improved cassava cuttings to farmers of Ndu sub division and other sub divisions of Donga Mantung Division. The cassava cuttings were donated to the council by Dr Nick Ngwanyam, a prominent elite of the municipality. Before the distribution of the cuttings, the mayor of Council used the opportunity to call on all mayors of the Division as well as traditional rulers to urge their elites at home at the diaspora to copy the good examples of Dr. Nick Ngwanyam. Mayor Abdou Borno Kanfon reiterated that the grammar they speak every day cannot change lives in our communities. He was categorical that the fastest way to go industrial is to go agricultural and not through language prowess.
He reechoed the fact that last year, Dr. Nick supported farmers with yam sets, wheat seeds, sun flower seeds, pantaloon fowls, Oat and barley seeds imported from Britain. Harping on how elites in the diaspora can contribute enormously in building an equitable food systems, he concluded that "the elite in the diaspora should stop speaking grammar" which isn't going to help the communities. He expressed gratitude to all development partners for the timely support that will go a long way to impact lives in his municipality
Monday, April 3, 2023
Donga Mantung Fons Union: HRH Fon Njofor Maurice is New President
Donga Mantung Fons Union, one of the biggest lobbying force in the North West Region has been restructured. The restructuring took place last March 29, 2023 at the Nkambe community hall. During the process a new executive led by HRH Fon Njofor Maurice of Chup was elected to oversee the activities of the union. Addressing over 40 Fons who were present at the elective general assembly, the newly elected President of DOMAFU HRH Fon Njofor Maurice congratulated his peers for the confidence trusted in him. He said the union will work in collaboration with the administration and all other living forces of the Division to promote peace, sustainable development and mutual coexistence. Prospects are high at that Donga Mantung Fons Union will make significant contribution in consolidating peace building and the growth of the Division. The new executive under the leadership of HRH Fon Njofor is made up of the following KEY POSTS:
*PRESIDENT ; HRH FON NJOFOR MAURICE OF CHUP/NKAMBE CENTRAL
*SECRETARY GENERAL: FON CHEMO EBECHUE/AKO
*TREASURER;THE FON OF NTEM/NWA
* FINANCIAL SECRETARY: THE FON OF NKANCHI/MISAJE
* EXECUTIVE SECRETARY: THE FON NTUNDIP/NDU
What You Need to Know About HRH Fon Njofor Maurice , President of DOMAFU
HRH Fon Njofor Maurice Ndi Ngiri 2, President of DOMAFU is the ruler of Chup village and a veritable leader per excellence. It was G.K Chesterson, the great scholar who once wrote that each time the world was in trouble the demand went up for practical men. HRH Fon Njofor Maurice is a practical man at the helm of Donga Mantung Fons Union. After a careful assessment of the potentials of those who passed round as leaders in those challenging times, Gardner was forced to come up with what he considered qualities of a good leader. In doing this, he had no bias or no particular individual in mind. His postulations on a good leader corresponded with what yet another greater leader of all times, Martin Luther King said. HRH Fon Maurice Njofor Nfor is a senior tax inspector. He is a graduate from the National Sc0hool of Adminidtration and Magistracy, ENAM. Cycle A .With a maitrise public law and a Master2 in Business Administration from UD.Therefore, falls within the ranks of Martin Luther's description of leadership. “A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus”. Martin Luther King was simply overwhelmed by the quality of leaders around him and.saw in most leaders the individuals who rather than mold consensus in times of conflict went searching for consensus. His worries soon found expression in Dan Marino Sr’s reflections that “Leadership, I think you must have that, particularly when a team’s on the field, they look to you. In critical situations, they look into your eyes to see if you’re there. If you’re not there, they start quitting”. Most of our leaders have fallen into this category. Our societies, talk less of Donga Mantung Division has had such leadership. They have functioned as if leadership was a technical or an intellectual exercise where one plus one was three, as the Nigerian singers put fondly. Donga Mantung Division, has had its fair share of such leadership which had the zeal to build society but handicapped by the fact that they fight among themselves and allow the stranger to reap the harvest. Donga Mantung fons, it has been said, have had everything that an association worth its name has, yet all these opportunities have been thwarted by in-fighting. HRH Fon Maurice Njofor Nfor has brought hope and is expected to put to use his leadership and rich education background
Sunday, March 26, 2023
CPDM 38th Anniversary in Nkambe: NW Governor Guest of Honour
There was ecstasy and fanfare at the Nkambe Multipurpose all as North West Governor joins thousands of CPDM militants and sympathizers to celebrate it's 38 years of continued existence. Before the arrival of the August guest at the community hall, the sound of the drums, could he heard echoing into the hills of Binju, Kungi and Binshua and the lowlands of Njap and Tabenken. The euphoria was total when Lele Lafrique Adolphe, North West Governor arrived the ceremonial ground. Upon arrival, he was received by SDO for Donga Mantung Division, Mayor of Nkambe council and CPDM local party officials. The massive presence of over 15.000 people was a clear indicator that the CPDM is social gathering in Nkambe.
The 38th Anniversary of the CPDM was celebrated in the Dong Mantung I (Nkambe) under the theme: “Rejocing, gathering and mobilizing behind the National President Paul Biya, in full awareness of the challenges and future electoral stakes” This theme, according to the mayor of Nkambe council, Musa Shey Nfor is a clarion call for the preservation and consolidation of the values of peace and stability which is a prerequisite for economic growth and sustainable development. A path which Nkambe has chosen which yielding alot of fruits in terms of development projects. He said the CPDM has achieved so much ranging from the provision of water in Nkambe town, construction of multipurpose hall, health centers, youth and women empowerment centers, opening of roads etc, the list is long.
Speaking on behalf of the Section President, Tata Godlove Fai reiterated the general need of the people of Donga Mantung Division, which is the creation of the Far North West Region. This has been the desire of the entire population and that of Donga Mantung I Section, Nkambe led by Hon. Gerard Ngala, MP for Donga Mantung Centre. March 24th, 2023 was historic in Nkambe as activities marking the 38th anniversary celebration of the Cameroon People Democratic Movement in the Donga Mantung I section-Nkambe, brought together dance groups from Tabenken, Wat, Binka etc. More than 60 dance groups took to the stage to express gratitude to President Biya and North West Governor. Those who didn't have the opportunity to make speeches, had to express themselves in songs. The celebrations in Nkambe was more than a cultural fiesta as the dancing extended late into night fall. At the end of the day, a Motion of Thanks and Appreciation was issued thank President Paul Biya for upgrading the Nkambe district hospital to Regional Hospital Annex, the numerous development projects and more importantly, the much awaited desired Far North West region
CPDM 38th Anniversary in Misaje: Thousands Join Party to Count Blessings
The celebrations started with a unity march by thousands of youths to express gratitude and thanks to the head of State and Chairman of the CPDM. The celebration that took place at the Misaje market square brought together militants and sympathizers of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement-CPDM from all the villages in Misaje sub Division. Led by the Donga Mantung IV Section YCPDM Executives, they were received at the ceremonial ground by the Section President, Ali Tukur and Kinlo Gregory, 1st Deputy mayor for Misaje council.
In his welcome speech, the CPDM Section President, Ali Tukur said 38 years have come and gone and the party remains even more stronger in Misaje sub Division. " The party is not only but has recorded many achievements". Amongst these achievements he cited the ongong construction and equipping of health centres, the planting of concrete poles to extend electricity, construction of classrooms in primary and secondary schools, construction of modern market sheds, supply of pipe borne water to several villages, assistance to the needy etc, etc. Harping on the theme of the 38th anniversary, Ali Tukur reminded militants that the theme them to be more than ever before rally behind the wise man-President Paul Biya who is the engine behind all the peace and progress in Cameroon. On the last senatorial elections, he congratulated the municipal and regional councilors for giving the CPDM a big win. He used the opportunity to call on the CPDM militants and sympathizers to be peace loving, generous, friendly and tolerant. "Fellow militants of the great party, the success of this celebration s thanks to the generous support of a good number of you. I wish to make special mention of the following, H.E. Prof.Fuh Calistus Gentry for his usual high sense of organization and heavy financial support, the CPDM permanent Divisional Delegation of Donga Mantung Division, The North West elite".
Motion of Support to H.E President Paul Biya
In a motion of support and encouragement addressed to President Paul Biya militants of Donga Mantung IV Section reechoed the necessity for peace given that in an atmosphere of stale familiarity development is not sustainable. “We the militants and sympathizers of the Donga Mantung IV Section, assembled to celebrate the 38th anniversary f the party unanimously decided to file a motion of Support to H.E. President Paul Biya.
-Considering the continuous fight waged against insecurity, especially the perpetrators of the crisis in the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon;
-Considering he fact that development has always been an integral part of the policies of the National New Deal Government;
-Considering the successful organization of the 17th March, 2023 of CEMAC ordinary summit by H.E. President Paul Biya, chairman of the CPDM;
-Considering the success of the CPDM party in the last senatorial elections in Donga Mantung Division and at the national level which consolidates the control of the Senate by our great party the CPDM. With the considerations above in mind, we, standing as one man declares as below:
-Pledge our unalloyed support to the CPDM party, the chairman and promise to vote overwhelmingly for our party in upcoming elections;
-Express our sincere gratitude to the Head of State for maintaining ur son, H.E. Prof. Fuh Calistus Gentry in Government and appeal that he be raised to a full-fledged minister;
-Remain indebted to the National New Deal Government for the visible development projects in Misaje sub Division and Cameroon at large;
-Pray God to give him all what it takes to succeed in the fight against insecurity in Cameroon.
Done in Misaje today the 24th March, 20231
Bastion of the CPDM
Kinlo Gregory, 1st Deputh Mayor of Misaje on his part described Misaje as the bastion of the CPDM not only in Donga Mantung Division but in the North West Region. In the domain of development projects, the deputy mayor cited the construction of a new grandstand worth FCFA 77 million, the powering of Akweto, Chunghe-Mfume-Nkanchi as government has provided solar panels to electrify those villages, the extension of the electrification project to Dumbu with concrete poles, the Bansobi and Dumbu water projects, the construction of market sheds at Akweto, Kibalaki and Chakoh. In the domain of road infrastructure, he announced the opening of the road from Misaje to Nigeria which according to him will give back to Dumbu town the economic livewire of Misaje its rightful. He also reiterated the fact that with decentralization, the council will be able for foster development endeavours in the municipality
CPDM 38th Anniversary in Misaje: Misaje Remains Bastion in NW
The celebrations started with a unity march by thousands of youths to express gratitude and thanks to the head of State and Chairman of the CPDM. The celebration that took place at the Misaje market square brought together militants and sympathizers of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement-CPDM from all the villages in Misaje sub Division. Led by the Donga Mantung IV Section YCPDM Executives, they were received at the ceremonial ground by the Section President, Ali Tukur and Kinlo Gregory, 1st Deputy mayor for Misaje council.
In his welcome speech, the CPDM Section President, Ali Tukur said 38 years have come and gone and the party remains even more stronger in Misaje sub Division. " The party is not only but has recorded many achievements". Amongst these achievements he cited the ongong construction and equipping of health centres, the planting of concrete poles to extend electricity, construction of classrooms in primary and secondary schools, construction of modern market sheds, supply of pipe borne water to several villages, assistance to the needy etc, etc. Harping on the theme of the 38th anniversary, Ali Tukur reminded militants that the theme them to be more than ever before rally behind the wise man-President Paul Biya who is the engine behind all the peace and progress in Cameroon. On the last senatorial elections, he congratulated the municipal and regional councilors for giving the CPDM a big win. He used the opportunity to call on the CPDM militants and sympathizers to be peace loving, generous, friendly and tolerant. "Fellow militants of the great party, the success of this celebration s thanks to the generous support of a good number of you. I wish to make special mention of the following, H.E. Prof.Fuh Calistus Gentry for his usual high sense of organization and heavy financial support, the CPDM permanent Divisional Delegation of Donga Mantung Division, The North West elite".
Motion of Support to H.E President Paul Biya
In a motion of support and encouragement addressed to President Paul Biya militants of Donga Mantung IV Section reechoed the necessity for peace given that in an atmosphere of stale familiarity development is not sustainable. “We the militants and sympathizers of the Donga Mantung IV Section, assembled to celebrate the 38th anniversary f the party unanimously decided to file a motion of Support to H.E. President Paul Biya.
-Considering the continuous fight waged against insecurity, especially the perpetrators of the crisis in the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon;
-Considering he fact that development has always been an integral part of the policies of the National New Deal Government;
-Considering the successful organization of the 17th March, 2023 of CEMAC ordinary summit by H.E. President Paul Biya, chairman of the CPDM;
-Considering the success of the CPDM party in the last senatorial elections in Donga Mantung Division and at the national level which consolidates the control of the Senate by our great party the CPDM. With the considerations above in mind, we, standing as one man declares as below:
-Pledge our unalloyed support to the CPDM party, the chairman and promise to vote overwhelmingly for our party in upcoming elections;
-Express our sincere gratitude to the Head of State for maintaining ur son, H.E. Prof. Fuh Calistus Gentry in Government and appeal that he be raised to a full-fledged minister;
-Remain indebted to the National New Deal Government for the visible development projects in Misaje sub Division and Cameroon at large;
-Pray God to give him all what it takes to succeed in the fight against insecurity in Cameroon.
Done in Misaje today the 24th March, 20231
Bastion of the CPDM
Kinlo Gregory, 1st Deputh Mayor of Misaje on his part described Misaje as the bastion of the CPDM not only in Donga Mantung Division but in the North West Region. In the domain of development projects, the deputy mayor cited the construction of a new grandstand worth FCFA 77 million, the powering of Akweto, Chunghe-Mfume-Nkanchi as government has provided solar panels to electrify those villages, the extension of the electrification project to Dumbu with concrete poles, the Bansobi and Dumbu water projects, the construction of market sheds at Akweto, Kibalaki and Chakoh. In the domain of road infrastructure, he announced the opening of the road from Misaje to Nigeria which according to him will give back to Dumbu town the economic livewire of Misaje its rightful. He also reiterated the fact that with decentralization, the council will be able for foster development endeavours in the municipality
Friday, March 24, 2023
MIDENO 2023 Farming Season Launched in Nkambe
North West Governor, Lele Lafrique Adolphe has launched the 2023 farming season in Nkambe, headquarters of Donga Mantung Division where he personally handed input support to dynamic farmer's groups, cooperative and organizations. Before performing the symbolic handing over, Governor Lele Lafrique Adolphe applauded Donga Mantung farmers for working hard during this crisis period to sustain the food value chain. He expressed gratitude the North West Development Authority, MIDENO for accompanying farmers in the region with inputs and Technical support. He called on the beneficiaries of the support to make proper use of the inputs. To the North West Governor, the soil has never decieves. Harping on the future of agriculture in Donga Mantung Division, he reminded farmers that it is time for every farmer to become agrientrepreneurs, "we need to scale up.production" given that Donga Mantung is blessed with several production basins. In responding to the wonderful speech presented by Musa Shey Nfor, Mayor of Nkambe, the Governor said "I am here to see, hear and report". He confirmed and congratulated guys population of Donga Mantung for standing for Republican values and peace. " The head of state is aware" he added. He said it's thanks to peace that work will soon start on the ring road, the tarring of Ntaba hill- Kakar, as well as the Nkambe district hospital that has been upgraded to Regional Hospital Annex and recent transfer of specialized medics. The Governor congratulated the security forces, administration, and all the living forces for maintaining peace in Donga Mantung Division and reiterated that government will continue to do more to foster development in the entire division given that no tangible development can take when there is disorder. " We just witnessed the decoration of the SDO for the peace, this is enough evidence that the father of the nation is monitoring". On the issue of the Far North West region, he said it is an issue that could only be handled by the constitution.
He applauded the mayor of Nkambe for the numerous development projects and the numerous awards. To the Governor, the visit he took to numerous projects realized by the Nkambe council with funding from GP DERUDEP, FEICOM, Presidential Plan for Reconstruction of North West and South West is tangible evidence of the development strived of Nkambe council.
On the other hand the Director General of MIDENO, Cletus Matoya expressed thanks to the farmers for the massive turnout. He said for the four years now farming seasons were launched in Mezam, and this year it's Donga Mantung was chosen because agriculture is the livewire of the division. Cletus Matoya said for the 42 years of existence of MIDENO it has been consistent in accompanying Donga Mantung in achieving it's Sustainable Development goals. He highhligted some of the major achiievements of the 03 gigantic projects which have rounded up, GP DERUDEP 1& 2, LIFIDEP etc. Some of the projects including provision of water schemes, construction of community halls, opening of farms to market roads, construction of classrooms, cattle dips, cattle crushes, provision improved seeds to farmers and trainings as well as distribution of fruit trees to farmers to use in restoring degraded farmlands.
Musa Shey Nfor, Mayor of Nkambe council on his part expressed thanks and appreciation to North West Governor for having choose Donga Mantung and Nkambe in particular for the 3 in 1 tour. He extended thanks to MIDENO on behalf of the 04 other municipalities for the continuous support and like Oliver Twist, he said Donga Mantung Division needs more. Musa Shey Nfor used the opportunity to thank President Paul Biya for appointing sons and daughters of Donga Mantung Division in high offices. He continued that one of the needy need and desire expressed by the population. This desire he said is the creation of the Far North West region with it's headquarters in Nkambe. While enumerating some of the needs of the population of Donga Mantung Division, he reminded the Governor that of all the needs, the priority of all the priorities is the need to upgrade Donga Mantung Division into region. He elaborated that instead of spending 14 hours to get to Nkambe, with the creation of the Far North West region, the distant will be reduced to 4 hours.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Minister Atanga Nji Hands Government Support to Buea Flood Victims
Atanga Nji Paul, Minister of Territorial Administration has handed Presidential humanitarian relief material to victims of flash-floods that swept through Buea on Saturday March 18, 2023 killing two persons and destroying properties and houses. Atanga Nji Paul visited the flooded area and later handed support items to the victim in Buea on March 21, 2023. Truck loads of basic items were shared to victims.
The humanitarian relief material consisted of mattresses, blankets, desks for schools, bags of rice, vegetable oil, sardine, buckets and toiletries.
Accompanied by the Governor of the South West Region, administrative, municipal authorities, politicians, religious and traditional leaders, Atanga Nji Paul toured the affected areas and sensitised the local population to refrain from building in risky areas, especially swampy areas and water ways.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
H.E Shey Jones Yembe is a Servant Leader
One of America's most influential 18th century writer and social critic, John Gardner wrote that “Leaders have a significant role in creating the state of mind that is the society. According to Gardener, leaders can serve as symbols of the moral unity of the society. They express the values that hold society together. And most importantly, they conceive and articulate goals that lift people out of their petty preoccupations, carry them to where they build society , and unite them in the pursuit of objectives worthy of their best efforts”. John Gardner might have been writing about his 18th century Europe, but the issues he raised then are as urgent today as they were then. Issues of leadership, moral unity, values and principles, and above all, development are as poignant in today’s society as they were in the 18th century. This category of leaders are known as servant leaders.
Book makers say a servant-leader is servant first given that he/she begins with the natural feeling to serve a community or a people. It was Robert K. Greenleaf who first discussed the philosophy in an essay called “The Servant as Leader,” which was first published in 1970. Greenleaf was of the opinion that servant leaders provide the type of support that allows other people to learn and grow through inclusive leadership.
One leaders whose conscious choice has brought the population of Donga Mantung Division to aspire to lead, is H.E Shey Jones Yembe. The truth is that whenever I hear the phrase "servant leadership, the first person that comes to mind is Shey Jones Yembe. He is, to say the least one of the greatest statesmen in the history of Donga Mantung Division, yet, by all accounts, he is a servant leader and a man who embraces simplicity. On March 12, 2023, he made a statement that captured the admiration of everyone. He said the CPDM is Social Gathering in Donga Mantung Division, and that we have gone passed the level of doing politics for politics. "Politics is for development", he reminded everyone.Humility is one of the hallmarks of H.E. Shey Jones Yembe. And some of us have had to get the first impression through a handshake! Servant leaders are described as people who have a sense of stewardship over the people and they are responsible for. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines "stewardship" as, "the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care."Servant leaders don't care about the credit. They care about making things better. Renowned leadership researchers Hodgson and White believe that the best form of leadership is one that finds the perfect balance between behaviors, needs, and context. H.E Shey Jones Yembe falls within this category of leaders. " I am going to ask everybody from Donga Mantung that wherever you were before, the CPDM's door is open. There is democracy in the CPDM that will permit everyone to find his/her feet. We not considering the CPDM as a political party, we consider the CPDM as a social gathering of sons and daughter of Donga Mantung Division". This is exemplary leadership, this statement does not only portrays his leadership qualities but one can be able to evaluate the need to follow his words and call. In summary, if the contingency theory suggests that great leadership is a combination simplicity, service to others and community, Shey Jones Yembe's position as Permanent Coordinator of the CPDM for Donga Mantung Division is a well-deserved position.
Sunday, March 12, 2023
CPDM is Social Gathering in Donga Mantung -H.E Shey Jones Yembe
The Divisional Coordinator of the CPDM for Donga Mantung Division, H.E Shey Jones Yembe has declared that in Donga Mantung, the CPDM is a social gathering of all it's sons and daughters. H.E Shey Jones Yembe made the statement today March 12, 2023 as the CPDM crushed the SDF at the Senatorial poll with a bashing score of 170 votes against zero. The Divisional Coordinator called on all and sundry to join the new leaf for development. "We are not doing politics for politics, we are doing politics for development. And so, we can say we on a good footing. I am going to ask everybody from Donga Mantung that wherever you were before, the CPDM's door is open", he continued. He added that there is democracy in the CPDM that will permit everyone to find his/her feet. "We not considering the CPDM as a political party, we consider the CPDM as a social gathering of sons and daughter of Donga Mantung Division".
Harping on the conduct of the elections, Shey Jones Yembe said the party is very satisfy with the level of participation of the various stakeholders in the process. "You can see that out of 180 voters we expected at the polls, 171 were present". He continued by adding that those who could not participate were either sick or held back for one reason or other.
Statistics show that the total number of registered voters stood at 180 voters, the number of voters who participated in the voting was 171. The CPDM got 170 votes, there was 01 invalid vote. While waiting for the official declaration of the results, CPDM scored 100% as against 0% for the SDF in the vote cast and 95% participatory.
The elections took place in Nkambe in a calm atmosphere. Polling stations open the doors at exactly 8am and by 12noon the 171 voters had finished performing their civil rights. Pending official proclamation by the Constitutional council, vote counts at polling stations have plebicited Ngafeeson Emmanuel Bantar, candidate for the ruling CPDM winner. However, SDF candidate, Bunyui Emmanuel didn't even showed up in Nkambe to campaign for votes. His social media campaign has not yield any dividends
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Nwa Council Adopts 2022 Administrative, Management and Store Accountant's Account
Councilor of Nwa council have unanimously adopted the Administrative, Management and Store Accountant's Account for 2022. The session took place at the Nkambe Community Hall on March 10,2022 under the under the supervisory of the Senior Divisional Officer for Donga Mantung Division, Dr. Simon Nkwenti Doh. Addressing councilors during the session, the mayor of Nwa council, Meyong Lawrence disclosed that the 2022 total expenditures stood at FCFA 132.659.200..
Harping on the major realizatiom of Nwa council for 2022, Meyong Lawrence cited the construction of Lih health center, the construction of bridge at Munya on Rom.road, concreting of the bad spots on the Sabongari-Nwa road, the opening of the Nwa Gom road up to kih, the rehabilitation of two classrooms, the construction of a bridge over river mabong, the construction portable water scheme in Nwa town, the payment of pensioners and many others.
To Menyong Lawrence 2023 will be another year for the Nwa council to reach higher heights. On development prospects, the mayor revealed that several studies have been carried out which gives him high hopes that in the coming days the entire Nwa subdivision will be disenclave through the border kits program. Meyong Lawrence also used the opportunity to announce that FEICOM recently approved the funds for the construction of a municipal Hotel at the Sabongari.
He however lamented the state of insecurity that reigns in the subdivision. Thus, mayor Menyong Lawrence pleaded with the administration and the powers that be for the reinforcement of security in what he termed, "distant, porous border subdivision" .He called on all the councilors to be ambassadors of peace for life to return to normalcy in Nwa council area
Hon. Kalak is a Good Man
Being good is a concept that deals with the most practical theory. Yet it is the theory of relativity. Some people like to say that what could be good for them need not be good for everybody and vice-versa. However, one man, one name stands to defeat this notion that there is no ideal definition of a truly good person. Hon. Kalak Flavius Boteh, Divisional Coordinator of Peace and Development Initiative for Donga Mantung (PDI) of the North West Regional Assembly. ThisRegional Councilor who hails from Nwa is good-at-all-times. Even though a politician, he is honest, truthful and accessible. He is a teacher of profession. Yet his character traits are different from other teachers given that he is a cheerful giver. If you have never had the opportunity to meet a good man, come closer to Hon. Kalak to discover his character traits of a good man.
Essentially, according to the Great Man Theory, people in elected positions like Hon. Kalak deserve to lead because of characteristics granted to them at birth, which ultimately help them to become serving leaders for their communities. Naturally servant leaders have a set of personal qualities that made them effective leaders. Even today, the belief that truly great leaders are born is common. Plato one of the greatest philosophers believed that a man could only become good by knowing the truth, and he could not know the truth without being good. On the other hand, Aristotle had a different theory regarding the goodness of man. According to Aristotle, a good man is the norm and the measure of ethical truth. Pertaining to Aristotle's definitions, I will therefore contextualize by adding that one doesnt need to meet someone severally to understand he/she is a good man. So! Is Hon, Kalak Flavius Boteh.
Peace and development have often been described as continuing where God stopped at creation. This means that the developer is an envoy of the Almighty Himself because he (the developer) manifests Gods image which he is, through service to his community and mankind as a whole. To be a developer, the first quality is to be good natured and selfless. The celebrated English writer, Henry Fielding, observes that good people sacrifice for others not because it is their duty but because it is their nature to do that. What Fielding simply means is that truly good people do what they do because they have the goodwill and not out of compulsion. Hon. Kalak Flavius is an incomparable agent of peace and development.
Developer Recognized by His People
It was the Saviour Jesus Christ who said a prophet is not recognized in his home town. Christ made this remark after people in his native Nazareth failed to appreciate the miracles he performed healing them. Christ spoke in a particular context. However, like most universally accepted principles, there are usually exceptions. Hon. Kalak is one of such few exceptions. The people of Donga Mantung were quick to realize his development potentials when he was appointed Divisional Coordinator of PDI, CDI and HILA. This they did despite the fact that there were far older people. To say that he didnt disappoint them or that he did well is to understate the fact: he is excelling.
Humility they say is the greatest attribute of a great man, according to Thomas a Kempis, author of the much approved book, Imitations of Christ. The author, drawing inspiration from the humility of Christ (washing the feet of his apostles) Christ was in effect teaching us that leadership is service. In fact, to minister means to serve. Unfortunately, in our Cameroonian and even African context it is the reverse. Hon. Kalak is very far from being a haughty office holder. He is humble, accessibly, always wears a smile and kind. He thus abides by the advice Be kind to those you meet on your way up because you will meet them again on your way down. Kindness does not however denote philanthropy or giving lavishly. It simply means having a spirit of sharing, a spirit of goodwill. Not only shall no one is left behind, its time for Donga Mantung to move together with the proverbial slogan: U na Mi, Mi Na U, Wi be Wi
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