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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...

North West Regional Assembly Champions Back to School, Support Over 1,000 Students with Scholarships and School Kits! Report by Upfront237 The North West Regional Assembly (NWRA) has concluded its September 2025 Ordinary Session with a significant investment in Education, awarding scholarships and school kits to over 1,000 students across the Region. The Scholarships and Recognition initiative included amongst others; - 500 students receiving FCFA 10,000 each for excelling in Promotion Examinations at both Primary and Secondary schools, - 119 students receiving scholarships ranging from FCFA 30,000 to 60,000 for outstanding performance in National Certificate Examinations, - Induction into the prestigious North West Regional Honour Roll. Additionally, 400 students benefited from back to school kits containing school bags and exercise books. NWRA President, Prof. Fru Angwafo III, emphasized the Assembly’s dedication to Education, stating, "What we bring is materially small, but our...

Bafut Launches Community-Led Road Rehabilitation Initiative! Report by Upfront237 The Bafut Council has taken a groundbreaking step towards improving rural infrastructure with the launch of a community-centered road rehabilitation initiative. On September 21, 2025, the council officially commissioned a newly acquired road grader, marking a significant milestone in the municipality's efforts to address decades of road neglect. For years, Bafut's severely degraded roads have hindered local agriculture, restricted access to essential services, and increased transportation costs. The introduction of the grader aims to transform mobility, productivity, and social development in the Region. The initiative is built on a community led approach, with the grader placed under the guardianship/management of His Royal Majesty Fon Abumbi II at the Bafut Palace. A multi stakeholder Caretaker Committee has also been established to manage the graders use, ensuring accountability and inclusive a...

In the conflict affected Region of Bamenda Cameroon, a new wave of hope is emerging. 38 young individuals have graduated as Solar Technicians after completing the Community Action for Advancing Sustainable Development's (CAASDEV) Solar Bright Future program. The North West Region of Cameroon has faced socio-political instability, leading to widespread unemployment and energy poverty. CAASDEV's initiative aims to address these challenges by equipping vulnerable youths with green skills. The Solar Bright Future program provided intensive training in solar systems design, installation, and maintenance. Graduates gained hands-on experience and are now registered with the National Employment Fund for job placement and mentorship opportunities. In an attempt to Empower Women and Marginalized Groups, the program prioritized inclusivity, with at least 50% of participants being women and 80% being internally displaced persons, returnees, or persons with disabilities. Graduate Ngum Mildr...

RVCDP hold 5th Steering Committee Meeting, Renew Commitment to the Project! The Rice Value Chain Development Project (RVCDP) has held its 5th Steering Committee Meeting in Bamenda. Presiding at the Meeting Wednesday September 3rd 2025, the Steering Committee President, Minister Gabriel Mbairobe expressed satisfaction for the strides made by the Project after the 4th Steering Committee and emphasized on the need to effectively implement the RVCDP in all targeted areas.    RVCDP Steering Committee Members “ The RVCDP is a very important project as it ties with the Presidential Plan for the Reconstruction and Development of the North West and South West Regions (PPRD). The Project targets the amelioration of living conditions of the population by providing and improving access to basic facilities like portable water, health care, rice production, among others. The RVCDP already has 4 donors with 2 donors awaited to make 6. This Steering Committee aims to include the particip...