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09/07/2025

*Mbengwi Hosts Second Edition of Meta Unity Sports Tournament: A Grassroots Drive for Peace and Development*

By Neba Jerome Ambe

The second edition of the Meta Unity and Sports Tournament, a community-driven initiative aimed at promoting peace, unity, and youth engagement in Mbengwi, was officially launched on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Organized under the banner of the Ndangoh Calvin Foundation, the tournament is the brainchild of Barrister Ndangoh Tah Calvin, a prominent legal practitioner and native of the Meta clan. Building on the success of the inaugural edition in 2024, this year’s event promises greater participation and expanded impact, with a budget of 2 million FCFA dedicated to fostering community cohesion through sport.

“Football is a unifying factor,” Barrister Ndangoh told the press at the launch. “This tournament is my humble contribution toward promoting peace, development, and prosperity in Meta. Last year’s edition showed the potential of sports to bring people together, and I felt compelled to continue.”

Beyond entertainment, the tournament serves as a platform for peacebuilding, especially in a region facing socio-political challenges. Barrister Ndangoh expressed hope that the various villages of the Meta clan would embrace the competition as a collective moment for reconciliation, dialogue, and forward-looking development.

The tournament also seeks to empower young people by keeping them engaged in productive activities. Ndangoh used the opportunity to encourage other elites and stakeholders of Momo Division to emulate the initiative.

“The more opportunities our youth have to play and participate, the more we keep them away from deviant behaviors. Sport builds discipline, teamwork, and hope,” he said.

*Expansion of Sporting Disciplines*

This year’s edition introduces new events, including girls’ football, boys’ handball, and a cross-country race, reflecting a deliberate effort to be inclusive and broaden the appeal of the games.

09/07/2025

*Restoring Dignity Through Faith: Apostle Emmanuel Collins Empowers Bike Riders and Taxi Drivers in Bamenda*

By Neba Jerome Ambe

In a city grappling with economic hardship and ongoing insecurity, a Faith leader is quietly transforming lives, one act of kindness at a time. On Sunday, July 6, 2025, Apostle Emmanuel Collins of Kingdom Life Bible Church International once again mobilized his church’s resources to support some of Bamenda’s most overlooked frontline workers: bike riders and taxi drivers. The initiative, part of the church’s year-long “Operation Save the Lost” campaign, provided both spiritual nourishment and much-needed material assistance to several transport workers.

Unlike the previous edition, which was held on the streets, this year’s event brought the drivers into the church hall, turning the sanctuary into a space not only for prayer but for healing, solidarity, and practical support. Each participant received five liters of fuel and five bars of soap after a powerful message of hope and resilience based on Luke 19:10.

“It is a message from God since last year that I should focus on bike riders and taxi men,” Apostle Collins explained. “This is not about gaining popularity or material reward. It is about the Kingdom of God and serving those who keep our city moving despite daily challenges.”

Nde Tse, President of the Alabukam Bike Riders’ Association, expressed gratitude on behalf of his colleagues.
“This is the second time I’m benefitting from Apostle Collins. We’re not only receiving fuel and soap; we are receiving dignity. I encourage my fellow riders to continue responding to this call.”

For many, the gesture goes far beyond the value of the goods distributed. In a context where transport workers often face social stigma, harassment, and limited access to basic services, the campaign offers them a rare moment of recognition and support.

Community leaders have also taken note. The quarter head of Alakuma, where the church is located, hail

02/07/2025

Take a read about PM Dion Ngute visit to Bamenda towards the 7th PPRD Steering Committee Session, Launch Intra-Urban Road Works in Bamenda

*Yaoundé, 30th June 2025 The Prime Minister, Head of Government, His Excellency Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute, will be in *Bamenda* this week as *Special Guest* at the *7th Session of the Steering Committee of the Presidential Plan for the Reconstruction and Development of the North West and South West Regions (PPRD-NW/SW)*.

This strategic session is scheduled for *Friday, 4th July 2025*, at the *Bamenda Congress Hall*, and will bring together *government officials, local administrative authorities, civil society leaders, religious figures, development partners*, and *media representatives*.

This marks the *Prime Minister’s third official visit* to the North West Region since taking office in 2019. His last mission to Bamenda, on *6th October 2021*, was highlighted by a major public rally at Commercial Avenue, where he outlined bold commitments to rebuild trust, improve infrastructure, and foster inclusive development in the region.

Key Highlights of the Visit

✅ *Foundation Stone for Intra-Urban Road Works*

A major highlight of the visit will be the *laying of the foundation stone* for the macadamisation of the Bamenda intra-urban road networks, a crucial step toward improving urban connectivity and easing mobility for residents and businesses.

✅ *Review of Ongoing Infrastructure Commitments*

The Prime Minister will also assess progress on several flagship projects including:

* The *365-kilometre Bamenda Ring Road*, particularly the *Kumbo–Nkambe stretch* currently under construction.
* The rehabilitation of Bamenda's intra-urban roads*, with secured funding and active compensation to affected property owners.

✅ *Inspection of PPRD Realised Projects*

PM Dion Ngute will visit multiple completed or ongoing initiatives under the PPRD framework.
Some of the projects realized include:

* *Education Infrastructure*

- Catholic Prim

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