Bamenda City Mayor, C2D Officials Inspect Ongoing Projects, Assure Population of Imminent Completion
By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy
The Mayor of the Bamenda City Council, Achombong Tembeng Paul, has led a high-level delegation on a working visit to inspect ongoing projects being executed under the C2D Debt Reduction and Development Contract programme in Bamenda.
The visit, which took place on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, brought together the Senior Divisional Officer for Mezam, Muo A. Simon Emile, the North West Regional Delegate of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Njong John Paul, the Divisional Delegate of MINDUH, the Commissioner of the Bamenda Central Police Station, and other stakeholders.
The delegation was accompanied by Dr. Njeta Bertrand, North West Regional Coordinator for C2D Projects, as they visited some of the major project sites currently transforming the urban landscape of Bamenda.
Among the sites inspected were the Bamenda I Market, Mile 4 Market, and several road sections including parts of Fon's Street, Independent Street, and other roads linking the Commercial Avenue area.
The working visit was carried out based on a schedule issued by the C2D coordination team, aimed at monitoring and evaluating the progress of projects being implemented in the city. The projects include the construction of commercial facilities and the rehabilitation of major roads under the C2D urban development programme.
Speaking after the tour, Mayor Achombong Tembeng Paul expressed satisfaction with the level of progress recorded but called for greater community support to ensure the projects are completed successfully.
He appealed to the population to protect project sites and support contractors working at the different locations.
“I cannot get this job done with the attitude of shooting and killing Cameroonians in cold blood day in and day out in Bamenda. This cannot be done when there are attacks on project sites, equipment, and personnel,” the Mayor said.
He noted that insecurity remains a major threat to development efforts, warning that attacks on contractors and their equipment could delay the delivery of projects meant to benefit the population.
The Mayor also praised residents for their positive reaction to the road projects, saying many people have expressed happiness at seeing long-awaited infrastructure improvements taking shape.
However, he called on property owners along the rehabilitated roads to improve surrounding buildings and structures in order to give Bamenda a more attractive urban appearance.
“When we look at some of the structures adjacent to these roads, some of them are an eyesore. We appeal to landlords to improve these structures within the shortest possible time to give Bamenda city a befitting urban outlook,” he said.
Dr. Njeta Bertrand, North West Regional Coordinator for C2D Projects, explained that the three major components of the programme in Bamenda road infrastructure and two commercial facilities have reached advanced stages.
According to him, road works are progressing steadily, with several sections already completed with paving stones, while other portions are at the final stages of preparation before receiving the wearing course.
“We are priming the surface to receive the wearing course. That is the final stage,” Dr. Njeta explained.
He added that the Mile 4 Market is also significantly advanced, with the main structures completed and only finishing works such as landscaping, paving, and electrification remaining.
The Bamenda I Market, he said, is progressing at a similar pace, with additional works ongoing, including retaining walls and drainage systems.
“These projects are well advanced. We are looking forward to handing them over in a couple of weeks, provided the commitments of the contractors are respected,” Dr. Njeta said.
The C2D coordinator acknowledged that the security situation in the North West Region has created challenges for project implementation, particularly in transporting construction materials into Bamenda.
He explained that road blockages have sometimes affected the supply of materials such as sand and gravel, but contractors have been able to overcome the challenge through advance planning and stockpiling materials whenever access routes are available.
Despite these difficulties, he said progress has continued and the projects remain within their contractual timelines.
Dr. Njeta reassured the population that the projects they have been waiting for since 2016 are now becoming a reality.
“Let them stay calm. The project is about to be completed. It is no longer a dream. It is not some political fallacy, but a reality that we are living today,” he said.
He explained that some sections that appear inactive are mainly awaiting prefabricated paving materials and final installation works.
For the road projects under the C2D programme, he said some sections are already approaching the asphalting stage, while others done with paving stones are almost completed.
With contractors committing to accelerate remaining works, officials say Bamenda residents could soon begin benefiting from improved roads and modern commercial facilities.
The inspection visit ended with renewed calls for collaboration between the population, contractors, security authorities, and project managers to ensure the successful completion and protection of these major urban development projects.
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