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Boosting Coffee Production in the North West Region; MIDENO Trains/Equips Coffee Cooperatives! Farmers from various Coffee Cooperatives in the North West Region have received vital training on enhancing Arabica Coffee yields and integrating short cycle crops like plantain to improve food security. The training, organized by the North West Development Authority (MIDENO) in Bamenda, had as main objective to revitalize the Region's coffee sector, which has experienced a decline in production over the years. The Director General of the North West Development Authority (MIDENO), Cletus Anye Matoyah, expressed optimism about the Region's potential, noting that MIDENO will provide farmers with coffee seeds and organic fertilizers to scale up production. This initiative comes as the Kola Coffee brand under the North West Cooperative Association (NWCA) continues to rank among the best globally. CLETUS ANYE MATOYAH DG MIDENO Coffee remains a crucial cash crop in the North West Region, wi...

CPDM Praises President Biya's Vision for Greatness! The National Coordinator for the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) Campaigns, Jean Kwete, has expressed admiration for President Paul Biya's vision for the upcoming presidential election. According to Kwete, who also serves as the Secretary General of the CPDM party, President Biya's new mandate is one of Greatness and Hope. He was speaking in Bamenda on October 5, 2025, during the CPDM Campaign Evaluation Mission to the North West Region. Addressing top Administrative Authorities, CPDM Regional and Divisional figures, and party militants, he emphasized that President Biya's vision for the country is centered on robust long-term National Development, aiming to make Cameroon a prominent Nation globally. The Regional campaign team revealed they have adopted a strategy of targeted, ground level outreach, focusing on direct engagement with voters and countering misinformation. On his part, Minister Felix Mba...

Cameroon's Presidential Couple Show Support to Bikers and Underprivileged! In a significant display of goodwill, Cameroon's Presidential couple, through Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, has offered a one month free fuel supply to commercial bike riders operating within the Bamenda City Council. Additionally, 500 bags of rice and 500 blankets were distributed to vulnerable persons from the 34 Sub-Divisions and 7 Divisions of the North West Region. The distribution and reception ceremony held at the Senior Divisional Officer for Mezam's Courtyard, was attended by over 2,000 people, including beneficiaries and Community leaders. Minister Atanga Nji emphasized the importance of supporting President Paul Biya in the upcoming presidential election, citing his boundless generosity to the Region. He urged the population to "scratch President Paul Biya's back" in response to his largesse, drawing inspiration from the adage "politic na scrat...

North West Regional Council Holds Final Session of First Mandate Amidst Hope and Development! Report by Upfront237 The North West Regional Executive Council rounded off its September Ordinary Session, marking a pivotal moment in the Regions decentralization journey and development aspirations. The session, themed "Medium term (2026-2028) Budget framework orientation session," is the final Ordinary Sitting of the council's first mandate, which has laid a solid foundation for Regional Governance. Prime Minister's Visit to Bamenda is said to have Sparked Hope as the session comes on the heels of a historic visit by Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute, who inaugurated the long-awaited Babadjou-Bamenda road and launched works on the Bamenda Urban Crossing and C2D-backed development projects. The Prime Minister's visit was seen as a powerful demonstration of Governments resolve to bring tangible development to the Region. Strengthening Traditional Governance The session al...

North West Regional Assembly (NWRA) Champions Peace, Development, and Decentralization in September Session! Report by Upfront237 The North West Regional Assembly recently rounded up its September 2025 Ordinary Session with a strong emphasis on Unity, Development, and continuity in leadership. During the opening ceremony, President Prof. Fru Angwafo III highlighted the Assembly's achievements over the past 5 years, showcasing its role in transforming decentralization into a tangible reality for citizens across the Region's 34 Subdivisions. Some Key Achievements recounted during the Session include the following; - *Peace and Development Initiative (PDI)*: Executed over 200 grassroots projects in 2023 and over 100 additional projects in 2025, focusing on Infrastructure, Peace building, and Social cohesion. - Public Investment Projects: Delivered 244 projects through Public-Private-Population Partnerships (PPPPs) with National and International collaborators, including FEICOM, Ca...

North West Regional Council Holds Final Session of First Mandate Amidst Hope and Development! Report by Upfront237 The North West Regional Executive Council has rounded off its September Ordinary Session, marking a pivotal moment in the Regions decentralization journey and development aspirations. The session, themed "Medium term (2026-2028) Budget framework orientation session," is the final Ordinary Sitting of the council's first mandate, which has laid a solid foundation for Regional Governance. The Session comes on the heels of a historic visit by Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute, who inaugurated the long-awaited Babadjou-Bamenda road and launched works on the Bamenda Urban Crossing and C2D-backed development projects. The Prime Minister's visit was seen as a powerful demonstration of Governments resolve to bring tangible development to the Region. In an attempt to strengthen Traditional Governance, the session also reviewed outcomes from a recent workshop on trad...