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Bafut council have voted and confirmed the 2023 Administrative and Management accounts of the Bafut (1)

Bafut Councillors validate 2023 Administrative and Management account, donate to people living with disabilities

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Bafut council have voted and confirmed the 2023 Administrative and Management accounts of the Bafut (1)
Bafut Council donate to people living with disabilities (1)

Bafut Councillors validate 2023 Administrative and Management account, donate to people living with disabilities

27-seven councillors out of the 35 Councillors of the Bafut council have voted and confirmed the 2023 Administrative and Management accounts of the Bafut. This was done Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Council Hall with a percentage realized of 49.2 from the initial budget balanced in revenue and expenditure at the sum of 1,180,000,000 francs. In the course of the execution, a supplementary budget of 30,971 was added as brought forward for the previous year. The actual realization for the 2023 financial year stood at 580, 836, 459 francs CFA according to Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence due to the socio-political crisis that has hindered the collection of indirect council taxes towards the development of the municipality. However, the Mayor is optimistic that this financial year will improve revenue collection due to the assurance from the Senior Divisional Officer of Mezam

“We have had a discussion with the administration of Mezam and together with the DO, we are poised to collect the taxes this year.” The mayor said. Even though revenue collection is a challenge in Bafut municipality, the council realized a total of 13 projects sponsored by the Public Investment Budget (PIB). The projects include the construction of classrooms, health centres, bridges, open farm-to-market roads, construction of solar-powered boreholes and the construction of a city tower and green space amongst others.

While tasking the councillors to work hand in hand with the population to realize the project earmark for 2024, Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence requested through the divisional officer of Bafut to raise the municipality to a full division. He explains that with a surface area of 450 square meters and a population of over 180 thousand inhabitants for effective implementation of the decentralization process in the subdivision which will be subdivided into four zones carrying respective sub-divisions.

Through its inclusiveness in the domain of agriculture, the Agric committee distributed maize improvement seeds to all associations of people living with disabilities and women in Bafut. Councillors all returned home smiling as they were all handed improved maize seeds. Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence said the move is to continue fighting food insecurity within the Municipality. “On behalf of people living with disabilities in Bafut, I want to thank the council through the Mayor for this yearly donation of maize seeds. We will always ask for more. We can plant, weed, and harvest but cannot carry back home from the farms. If we can have tracks which will be able to transport the product to the houses, we will be grateful”, said Mr. Ambe Richard Kande, president of people living with disabilities.

According to the divisional officer of Bafut…who saluted the councillors for a fruitful and sincere deliberation as per the laws says. He assured them that those not paying tax in Bafut will do it now henceforth. “We have been instructed to accompany council workers in the collection of taxes, and dues that have to come to the council. Don’t be surprised if you see them in the field and tell those who have not been paying should do so else, they will be treated accordingly”, said the D.O

A total of six deliberations were put for councillors to deliberate and adopt with the first being a free civil status document, another to authorize the mayor to source funds to construct houses to rent out, build bridges in Lower Bafut and construct another bridge over the Mbee river with other delibrations that were approved.

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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

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

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

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

The Mayor from 26h August 2023 has been holding a series of meetings within Bafut Council Area with Fons, quarter heads, and family heads to ensure an effective back to school come September 2023. To this events, he walks alongside support materials such as exercise books, pens, pencils, shool bags, and other necessary equipments as support for less priviledge families to enable them prepare thier children for school resumption given the academic year 2023/2024.

Mayor Ngwakongo also through the events emback 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. In the same vein, The Mayor also donated a high-power generator to the Brigade post in Agyati.

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

Bafut on the occasion of ‘Festival des saveurs du Cameroun et du monde’ on the item of ‘DĂ®ner des chefs’

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

On the occasion of ‘Festival des saveurs du Cameroun et du monde’ on the item of ‘DĂ®ner des chefs’

On the occasion of ‘Festival des saveurs du Cameroun et du monde’ on the item of ‘DĂ®ner des chefs’ at the National Museum in YaoundĂ© 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.

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Bafut Council Congratulations Letter from Hon. Agho Oliver Bamenju

Congratulations Letter from Hon. Agho Oliver Bamenju

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To: THE LORD MAYOR BAFUT COUNCIL

Subject: Letter of Congratulations

It is with great joy and deep satisfaction that I write on behalf of the Mezam Divisional Participatory Follow-Up Committee for the Execution of Public Investment Projects to express my profound gratitude and congratulate you and your team for making us proud.

I learned with deep satisfaction on Thursday, 19h January 2023, that Bafut Council was second in the 2022 Financial and Physical Execution of Public Investment Projects and other Development Projects in the entire Mezam Division.

As your council continues to maintain its leading position in our division, it is my prayer and wish that the local population will begin to perceive the level of Community transformation within the context of the implementation of the 2019 law on Regional and Local authorities that portrays the Government’s determination to fast track and deepen the decentralization process in our beloved country.

It is on this great achievement that I wish to extend to you and your team my gratitude and that of the entire committee members.

Sincerely: Hon. Agho Oliver Bamenju

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Mezam IV celebrates Development with CPDM at 38

Mezam IV celebrates Development with CPDM at 38

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Mezam IV celebrates Development with CPDM at 38
Mezam IV celebrates Development with CPDM at 38
Mayor of Bafut Council, Ngwakongoh Lawrence during activities marking the Party’s 38 year anniversary that was described as one of it kinds.
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.

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First Edition of Bafut Council Unity and Peace Cup

First Edition of Bafut Council Unity and Peace Cup

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First Edition of Bafut Council Unity and Peace Football Cup
First Edition of Bafut Council Unity and Peace Cup
First Edition of Bafut Council Unity and Peace Cup
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.

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Fustal second edition

Option Futsal are Champions

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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.

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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

Award for Outstanding Performance in Promoting Inclusive Education and Disability Inclusive Development in the Northwest Region, Cameroon

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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
Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence talking to the press after receiving Bafut Council’s Award for Outstanding Performance in Promoting Inclusive Education and Disability Inclusive Development in the Northwest Region, Cameroon

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

We’ve always and will keep being keen in taking into consideration disabled persons while going about our activities and projects within Bafut Municipality. It is but a positive remark that our work in the hood given Inclusive Education and Disability Inclusive Development has been recognized with an Award from CBCHS and partners, this is just a push to our efforts as we’ve already planned on more activities and projects geared towards the inclusion of marginalized people in development processes. We’re open on working together with local, national, and international partners  to address barriers to meaningful participation and inclusion of people with disabilities throughout societal sectors

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Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence presenting Bafut Council's 2023 Budget

YOUTH-CENTERED 2023 BUDGET

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S.D.O Mezam representative, DD MINDEVEL Mezam Representative, D.O. Bafut, Mayor Bafut Council and Bafut Regional Councillor

Bafut Council 2023 Budgetary session main administrative personnel

S.D.O Mezam representative, DD MINDEVEL Mezam Representative, D.O. Bafut, Mayor Bafut Council and Bafut Regional Councillor

Bafut Council Councillors have voted a budget balance in income and revenue at 1.18 billion franc CFA for 2023.

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.To ease access for persons with disabilities, ramps will be constructed across five health centers in Bafut Council Area.

With the 1.18 billion Franc CFA budgeted, 619.4 million is allocated to recurrent expenditures  and 560 million Franc CFA goes into further investments.

This year’s budget has 130.3 million Franc CFA increase from that of 2022.

The government’s investment credit for 2023 stands at 301,500,000 Franc CFA.

In 2022, the council executed more than 20 projects including the rehabilitation of classrooms in Swie and Obang, a bridge across the stream linking Ntangoh and Nine.

Rural electrification in the village of Nahum, construction of meat sales slaps, support for vulnerable people, and construction of a health center amongst others.

“Peace is gradually returning to Bafut. Bafut is quieter now than in 2021. It’s good for all of us to be in Bafut and think about the Development of the subdivision.” The D.O. noted.

The 2023 budget was prepared after a budgetary orientation debate organized by the council in partnership with IVFCAM where members of the community came together to propose the projects that they needed most.

Wednesday 7th December 2022

Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence talking to the press after Bafut Council’s 2023 Budgetary Orientation held with people from various communities in Bafut Council Area before the main session that took place on Wednesday 7th December 2022
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