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By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy   Muslim faithful in Ndop received strong messages of peace, unity and responsible living on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, following Baladesala prayers held at the Ndop Municipal ceremonial ground. The gathering brought together religious leaders, administrative authorities and community members, all calling on the population, especially young people, to promote peaceful coexistence and contribute positively to the development of Ngoketunjia Division. Leading the prayers, Imam Modibou Sidou urged Muslims to uphold the values of peace, tolerance and brotherhood, reminding the faithful that Islam teaches unity and respect for one another regardless of differences. Speaking on behalf of the Senior Divisional Officer for Ngoketunjia, Egbe Takor Elvis encouraged the Muslim community to remain law-abiding and continue supporting efforts aimed at maintaining peace and stability in the division. During a town hall exchange with Muslim youths, the Questor at the Nation...

By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy  Former students of Government Technical High School (GTHS) Bamenda and Government Technical College (GTC) Bamenda, under the umbrella of the GTC/GTHS Bamenda Ex-Students Association (GOTHSBESA), have once again demonstrated their commitment to education and youth empowerment through a prize award and scholarship ceremony organized at the school campus in Bamenda. The event, which brought together students, teachers, education officials, ex-students and invited guests, was marked by the donation of scholarships, academic prizes and technical tools aimed at encouraging excellence in technical education. Among personalities present at the ceremony were Taboh Josephine, who represented the Divisional Officer for Bamenda III Subdivision, alongside officials from the Regional Delegation of Secondary Education. Speaking during the ceremony, the National President of GOTHSBESA, Cheo Gilbert, said the initiative was born out of the desire to promote academic exce...

By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy The Questor at the National Assembly and Member of Parliament for Ngoketunjia North Constituency, Hon. Njingum Musa, has called on Regional Councillors, Members of Parliament and Mayors in the North West Region to strengthen collaboration and unity in order to advance development efforts within the region. He made the remarks during the 2025 Administrative Accounts Session of the North West Regional Executive Council (NWREC) in Bamenda, where he addressed councillors and members of the Regional Assembly. Hon. Njingum Musa congratulated the Regional Executive Council for what he described as a commendable approach in the management of the Assembly’s budget and affairs. According to him, the participatory manner in which councillors are involved in budget discussions and decision making reflects transparency and responsibility within the institution. “I have observed that the management of the budget in this Regional Assembly is very good,” he said. “The counci...

By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy  The Baba Development and Cultural Association (BADECA) on Saturday, May 16, 2026, officially launched a major fundraising campaign aimed at constructing a modern community hall for the people of Baba I in Bamenda. The fundraising event, which took place at the Bamenda I Council Hall, brought together sons and daughters of Baba I from across the country and beyond, alongside traditional authorities, political figures, business persons, administrators and development partners, all united behind the vision of building a befitting cultural and community centre for Baba I people living in Bamenda. Baba I is a village found in Babessi Subdivision, Ngoketunjia Division of the North West Region. The new project comes after the demolition of the old bungalow hall constructed in the early 1990s by the Baba I community in Bamenda’s New Layout neighbourhood. According to community leaders, the old structure had become too small and dilapidated to meet the growing ne...

By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy  Day two of the working visit of the National Commission for the Promotion of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism to the North West Region focused on the role of the National Gendarmerie in promoting the effective use of Cameroon’s two official languages within security services and public administration. The delegation, led by Benjamin Mutanga Itoe, visited the North West Gendarmerie Legion in Bamenda where exchanges were held with security officials on challenges and progress made in implementing the country’s bilingualism policy. The team also visited several gendarmerie units within the city, including the Gendarmerie Post in Mendakwe and a gendarmerie company, as part of efforts to evaluate how bilingualism is being practiced at operational level. Speaking during the session, Zang Godfroy Marius said the use of English and French within the gendarmerie remains a necessity, especially in a region where the majority of the population is English-speaking....

By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy  The North West Regional chapter of the judiciary on Monday hosted members of the National Commission for the Promotion of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism as the institution launched the first phase of its working visit to the region aimed at strengthening the use of Cameroon’s two official languages within public institutions. The opening session of the mission took place at the Court of Appeal in Upstation Bamenda where judicial officials, including magistrates, court personnel and legal practitioners, engaged in exchanges with the visiting delegation led by Benjamin Mutanga Itoe, member of the Commission and team leader of the delegation. The discussions focused on the promotion of English and French in the administration of justice, with emphasis on the respect of the country’s bilingual character in judicial procedures and communication. Addressing the gathering after the session, Benjamin Mutanga Itoe expressed satisfaction with the level of parti...