The North West Regional Assembly (NWRA) has moved a step closer to taking delivery of the completed Mutan Market following a quality inspection visit by senior officials to assess the level of physical execution and compliance with project specifications.
Leading the inspection was the Assembly's Contract Manager and Director of General Affairs, Alombah Anderson Akondi, accompanied by the Assembly Engineer, Wilfred N. Tuma, and the contractor, Edison Fru Ndi, Chief Executive Officer of Dreamland Connect, who guided the delegation through the facility.
The inspection team examined the various components of the market and expressed satisfaction with the quality of works executed.
Located at Mile 6 Nkwen within the Bamenda Industrial Zone, the completed facility comprises 57 sheds designed to operate as a specialised wholesale market serving traders, suppliers and bulk buyers from Bamenda and surrounding localities.
For close to a decade, the industrial zone remained largely dormant, becoming a source of frustration for residents and investors who expected it to evolve into a centre of production and commerce. The Mutan Market is now emerging as one of the first major projects to give practical economic meaning to that vision.
Beyond its trading spaces, the market incorporates modern infrastructure aimed at improving both functionality and sustainability.
The facility is powered by a solar energy system, providing traders with a reliable source of electricity to support commercial activities. It is equally equipped with a borehole water supply network designed to guarantee access to clean water within the market.
Modern sanitation facilities connected to a biodigester system have also been installed.
The market's strategic location is expected to strengthen wholesale trade by creating a dedicated centre for the aggregation and distribution of agricultural produce, food items and other commodities. Officials believe the facility will improve the movement of goods, reduce pressure on existing markets and create a more organised trading environment for wholesalers and bulk buyers.
Speaking during the inspection, Alombah Anderson Akondi reaffirmed the Assembly's commitment to investing in infrastructure that directly responds to the economic needs of communities.
He noted that the completion of the market represents another important step in the institution's efforts to stimulate local economic growth, improve livelihoods and support sustainable development across the region.
The project forms part of the North West Regional Assembly's broader dry port vision under the PROLOG programme, supported by the World Bank. Planned complementary infrastructure includes a customs clearance warehouse and a food transformation unit aimed at supporting value addition, reducing post-harvest losses and strengthening regional trade networks.
Previous visits to the site by Hilltopvoices documented the rapid pace of execution achieved by Dreamland Connect. Awarded in October 2025 and effectively launched in early 2026, the project progressed from foundation works to completion in a remarkably short period, standing in contrast to many public infrastructure projects often characterised by lengthy delays.
Contractor Edison Fru Ndi has consistently maintained that the market is designed to bridge the gap between production and commerce.
“Where you produce should be able to sell,” he told Hilltopvoices during an earlier visit, describing the facility as a key link between the industrial zone and wider distribution networks.
With the quality inspection completed and Assembly officials expressing satisfaction with the final product, attention now turns to the provisional reception process, the final step before the market becomes operational.
By Bakah Derick for Hilltopvoices Web
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