REPORT OF THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS (WHV)PROJECT 2024 AT THE CHEFFERIE DE BAFUT, NORTHWEST REGIONOF CAMEROON
REPORT OF THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS (WHV)PROJECT 2024 AT THE CHEFFERIE DE BAFUT, NORTHWEST REGIONOF CAMEROON
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Mezam IV celebrates Development with CPDM at 38
CPDM at 38: Mezam IV celebrates Development
These are the word of the Section President of Mezam IV Bafut, who doubles are the Mayor of Bafut Council, Ngwakongoh Lawrence during activities marking the Party’s 38 year anniversary that was described as one of it kinds. “We are celebrating 38 years of peace and development, farm-to-market roads unfolding in Bafut, construction of bridges which was not the case for the past 33 years, hospitals, and many micro-projects that are in the pipeline thanks to decentralization are enough reasons to celebrate the birthday of the CPDM”, the section president stated.
Bafut indigence aren’t separatist fighters
While addressing the question on why Bafut is still not totally free from separatist activities, the Section President said those causing havoc in Bafut are not Bafut indigenes but outsiders. He called on Chiefs and quarter heads to take the responsibilities send these group of youth who are dragging Bafut behind out of the community.
The Northwest entirely will witness a significant change in few years to come given a permanent cease fire
According to the permanent Central Committee member for Mezam IV Mrs. Mejang Jacqueline said Bafut will never be the same again re-echoed President Paul Biya’s call for those still carrying arms to drop them and join the rest of Bafut sons and daughters to develop the community rather than destroying it. ” Bafut is our own, let no one deceived you to destroy it. Protect your village. She explains that light will soon shine on all sons and daughters of Bafut but this can only happen if they all embrace peace.” “Please tell our other brothers and sisters who are still in the bushes to come and and let’s work together for a better Bafut tomorrow. If they are afraid they should get to me or the Mayor or any chief. I assure you that their lives will be better and they will be protected”, she started category.
We’re one people
Present during the 38th anniversary of the CPDM party was the Honorable Agho Oliver Member of Parliament for Bafut-Tubah Constituency who congratulated militants for turning out in their number for for the celebration. He asked the militants to give the party 100% vote comes 2025 as they did in the senatorial elections. The event was grace with dance groups.
First Edition of Bafut Council Unity and Peace Cup
First Edition of Bafut Council Unity and Peace Football Cup
Niko quarter emerge Champions after a penalty shoot-out
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, the cup donor, the presentation of Fon Abumbi II and over 5000 sons and daughters of Bafut who turned out to watch the highly contested final at the Protestant Hospital field in Bonaberion Saturday, March 25, 2023.
It was at exactly 5 pm when Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence of Bafut Council and the Fon Ambubi’s representative, Mr. Taju Charles gave a kick of the encounter which many speculated a highly and well-composed team, Mambu to be champions but things never went well for them as they received the first goal of the day in the 15th minutes of play into the first half. Both teams will then play till the first half is over with Niko leading 1#0. Upon resumption into the second half, Mambu reacted by scoring a goal that could be described as what Vincent Abubakar scored against Brazil in the world. The teams will then till the final whistle of the central referee. Both teams engaged in a penalty shoot-out where Niko defeated Mambu 5#4.
Bafut Council is for peace nationwide
Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence said the reason to organized the unity tournament that lasted for two months with seven teams was to first unite the Bafut sons and daughters living in Douala and then to preach to them to educate their brothers if there are any still carrying arms in Bafut to drop and join the rest of the community to develop it. “This crisis has made Bafut youth stay apart and I think this football was the only tool I could use to unite them and you see for yourself the number present. They played very mature football and I regret that the national team technical experts are not here to take some of these talents. But be rest assured next year I will use my power and that of the elite of Bafut to bring some football stakeholders so that we can also hear the names of Bafut children on the National team”, said the Mayor. He pledges to extend the same competition in all ten regions of Cameroon. This he says will bring Bafut Community together for a meaningful development back home. He also used the opportunity to congratulate the wins Niko and tasked them to maintain next year as well as appreciated the Majong Douala Branch for running the competition successfully.
One spirit to peaceful endeavors
Speaking on behalf of Fon Abumbi II, Mr. Taju Charles congratulated the teams that took part in the competition and most especially the finalists who played mature football. He encourages the other quarters who stayed back to join in the second edition. “Fon Ambubi says I should thank you all for making Bafut’s name heard from near and far. We should work in spirit and toward peace in Bafut. We are the ones to develop Bafut so let’s make it happen”, he said.
Option Futsal are Champions
The 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 by 8#7.
The highly contested tournament that took place at the 5th joint military sector field was witness by North West FECAFOOT Secretary General amongst other dignitaries.
While closing the final of the second edition of Futsal, Mayor Ngwakongoh who is the main sponsor said futsal will soon be played at the level of divisions. His constant support for football in the North West Region had seen him appointed as the Vice President of the Futsal committee in the region.