Bafut Council – The official website of Bafut Council, a meeting point of modern local democratic governance and traditional customs aim at bringing development and core administrative services to Bafut Council Area.

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Welcome to Bafut Council

CIVIL STATUS REGISTRATION

PLANNING & PERMITS

Meet the current Mayor and his Deputies

Recent Happenings

Bafut Council budget orientation and launching of clean community award 2025

Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence back in Bafut on meetings with Fons and quarter to family heads for an effective back-to-school within Bafut Sub-Division come September 2023

Some elders at Mayor Ngwakongoh’s series of meetings within Bafut Council Area with Fons, quarter heads, and family heads to ensure an effective back to school come September 2023.

Mayor Ngwakong on his usual activity before becoming Mayor distributing environmental friendly trees to Bafut communities such as Agyati, Njinteh, Njibujang, Ntabuwe, Nsem and alot more with each community benefiting from 200 trees

Mayor Ngwakong on his usual activity before becoming Mayor distributing environmentally friendly trees to Bafut communities such as Agyati, Njinteh, Njibujang, Ntabuwe, Nsem and alot more with each community benefiting from 200 trees.

Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence donating a high-power generator to the Brigade post in Agyati.

Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence of Bafut Council and Mr. Paul Bup of ProLeaders signing an MoU for Business Development and Leadership Training geared towards Bafut Council Staffs and an immediate priority project in renewable energy development (Solar Energy Systems) within Bafut Council Area.

Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence and Mr. Paul Bup of ProLeaders signing an MoU for Business Development and Leadership Training geared towards Bafut Council Staffs and an immediate priority project in renewable energy development (Solar Energy Systems) within Bafut Council Area.

Bafut Council Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence with Cameroon’s Minister of Youth Afairs Mounouna Foutsou

Bafut Council Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence with Cameroon’s Minister of Youth Afairs Mounouna Foutsou and Bafut Council Personnel

Bafut Council Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence with Bafut Council Personnel

Bafut on the occasion of 'Festival des saveurs du Cameroun et du monde' on the item of 'Dîner des chefs'

Bafut fully represented On the occasion of ‘Festival des saveurs du Cameroun et du monde’ on the item of ‘Dîner des chefs’ at the National Museum in Yaoundé on 8th June 2023 in the presence of the minister of external relations, minister of Arts and Culture, the Italian ambassador to Cameroon, amongst other dignitaries where the Bafut Community was requested to present ‘Achu’ as their staple dish during the upcoming November 2023 session

CPDM at 38: Mezam IV celebrates Development

Mayor of Bafut Council, Ngwakongoh Lawrence during activities marking the Party’s 38 year anniversary that was described as one of it kinds.

Bafut Council Mayor holding Award to Bafut Council for for Outstanding Performance in Promoting Inclusive Education and Disability Inclusive Development in the Northwest Region, Cameroon

Bafut Council Awarded for Outstanding Performance in Promoting Inclusive Education and Disability Inclusive Development in the Northwest Region, Cameroon

In a bit to unite sons and daughters of the Bafut Community displaced by the Socio-political crisis whose exact treatment is still to be established, the final of the First Edition of the Bafut Council Unity and Peace Cup played in Douala, has seen the Niko quarter emerge Champions after a penalty shoot-out Under the watchful eyes of Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence

First Edition of Bafut Council Unity and Peace Football Cup

e final of the North West Regional Futsal second edition tournament’s that was played recently saw Option Futsal emerging as Champion by defeating Hope Academy

Councillors are amazed at Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence for his foresightedness in coming up with 22 lofty projects that center around youth empowerment, assistance to IDPs, opening of farm-to-market roads, building of bridges, opening of roads, electricity, refurbishment of schools and opening of Cassava graters to ease the processing of Cassava in the Municipality during Bafut Council 2023 Budgetary session

Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence addressing Development stakeholders in Bafut at the 2023 Pre-budgetary session

Assistance to promote education in Bafut

Mayor of Bafut Council, Sir Ngwakongoh Lawrence assistance in school needs to internally displaced children of Bafut Council Area

Less priviledge pupils asissted with didactic materials by the Mayor

The mayors assistance in school needs to internally displaced children of Bafut Council Area

BAFUT COUNCIL 2026 BUDGET ORIENTATION AND CLEAN VILLAGE COMPETITION PRICES AWARD

Grader of Hope: Bafut Council Empowers Villages with Community-Driven Road Project

On September 21, 2025, Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence officially unveiled a newly acquired road grader, a powerful machine poised to transform the rugged, impassable roads that have long isolated Bafut’s 54 villages.

Lord Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence Presenting the Newly acquired Equipment to the Population in Bafut

Bafut’s First Craft Exhibition Opens New Opportunities

In the midst of ongoing socio-political challenges, the people of Bafut are turning to creativity as a pathway to resilience and economic revival. The Bafut Council, under the leadership of Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence, on Friday

Bafut Council Leads Agricultural Revival Through FEICOM-Sponsored Initiative

In a bold move to combat food insecurity and foster community resilience, the Bafut Council has launched a comprehensive agricultural empowerment project targeting crisis-affected populations, persons with

Marriage Solemnization at Bafut Council

REPORT OF THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS (WHV)PROJECT 2024 AT THE CHEFFERIE DE BAFUT, NORTHWEST REGIONOF CAMEROON

Under the watchful eyes of Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence, the cup donor..

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Enjoy Bafut Council Area

BAFUT PALACE

Surrounded by a sacred forest in the heart of northwest Cameroon, the Bafut Palace has been the fulcrum of political power for over 400 years. It embodies Bafut cultural identity and remains a center for religious rites and traditional ceremonies. Over 50 houses are clustered around the site’s spiritual core, Achum Shrine, and are used by the Fon (king), his wives, and the royal court. This shrine, built of wood and bamboo and covered with thatch, houses a valued devotional object, typically referred to as a fetish, and is an impressive example of traditional religious architecture.

Saddle Hill Ranch

Saddle Hill Ranch is an exclusive Mountain resort in Bafut. It is well known for its exquisitely furnished accommodation and tranquil natural environment. Guests staying at Saddle Hill Ranch enjoy access to a golf course, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a spa tub, and an indoor tennis court.

Menchum Falls

Menchum Falls is about 20 km south of Wum and 30 km north of Bafut and has an impressive and a potential tourist attraction. The falls are a place of spiritual retreat for the native population and remains of objects used in traditional rituals can be found at the base of the falls. Menchum Falls represent a scenic and memorable work of nature in the middle of the lush forest and is one of the largest in West Africa

Savannah Botanic Gardens (SABOGA)

The Gardens include a herbarium, an orchard, a nursery, a demonstration organic farm, a savanna forest, an African jungle village, as well as a meditation center. In addition, many sections bear their own specific theme, such as the “Will you Marry Me Corner,” the “Bantu Village,” the “Millennium Botanica,” the “Muslim and Christian Prayer Ground,” and the “Dr. Martin Luther King Equality Center.”There is also a restaurant and bar (housed in a traditional boukarous) and a child’s activity area. It is possible to book a room at the gardens if you want to stay overnight in Bafut

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