The Bamenda III Council has launched two key development projects aimed at enhancing road infrastructure and community connectivity in the municipality. On Thursday, 26th June 2025, works commenced on the rehabilitation of the Mile 5 Junction to Ntambang road in Nkwen, while in Mbelem, a contractor was officially installed to begin construction of a reinforced concrete bridge.
The Mayor of Bamenda III, Fongu Cletus Tanwe, was present in
Mbelem to oversee the installation ceremony. He was received by the Councilor for the area Forche Robert, Quarter Head John Ngu, Assistant Suh Sylvester, and a cross-section of
the Mbelem population who turned out to show their support for the project.
According to the Council, the bridge
project marks a major milestone in the area’s development. The installation took place on Wednesday 25 June 2025. The bridge is being constructed along the road that
links Ntefikih and Mbelem on the road through the Quarter Hall to Firewood Junction (Mile 6
Nkwen).
Meanwhile, in Nkwen, the
rehabilitation of the Mile 5 Junction
to Ntambang road got underway. This vital stretch, heavily used by
motorists and traders, is expected to significantly reduce road accidents,
improve access to essential services, and stimulate local economic activity.
Speaking on the importance of the
project, Council officials stated that the upgraded road would enhance public
safety, ease movement, and promote community development through improved
access to markets, schools, and healthcare facilities.
“These projects are not just about
infrastructure , they are about improving the quality of life for our people
and connecting communities in a safer, more efficient way,” Mayor Fongu Cletus
Tanwe said.
Both projects form part of a broader
strategy by the Bamenda III Council to modernise local infrastructure and
address long-standing development needs. Residents have welcomed the
initiatives, expressing hope that the improvements will lead to greater
economic opportunities and better living conditions in the municipality.