PM Dion Ngute Inspects Bamenda Development Projects Ahead of Northwest Community Dialogue
Prime Minister Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute on Wednesday, October 14, inspected ongoing road construction, public infrastructure and health projects in Bamenda as part of a two-day working visit to the Northwest Region.
The visit comes amid government efforts to rehabilitate infrastructure and support development in the conflict-affected region.
Among the sites visited were the Office of the Public Independent Conciliator, the Northwest Regional Assembly building, the Northwest Customs Head Office and sections of the Bamenda Urban Crossing road project.
At the Public Independent Conciliator’s office, officials reported that the first phase of construction was 100 per cent complete, while the second phase had reached 22 per cent. A third phase is expected to follow.
The Prime Minister also received updates on the World Bank-funded 6.5-kilometre Bamenda Urban Crossing road, road projects financed through the Debt Reduction and Development Contract (C2D), and rehabilitation works at Mankon District Hospital.
During the inspections, Dion Ngute congratulated the teams involved in the projects while stressing that the work must meet the required standards.Community Dialogue Expected on Thursday.
The infrastructure tour formed the first day of the Prime Minister’s two-day working visit to Bamenda. On Thursday, October 15, he is expected to launch the Community Dialogue initiative in the Northwest Region, following the first edition held in Buea, Southwest Region.
The dialogue is expected to provide an opportunity to discuss issues affecting the region and the needs of its communities.For Bamenda residents, the impact of the ongoing projects will ultimately be measured by improvements in road conditions, access to public services and everyday living conditions.
As the government pursues infrastructure development alongside community dialogue, attention will remain on project delivery and the practical outcomes for residents.
