Kumbo, NW region:

SDF MP donates Back-to-School needs to orphans
By Njodzefe Nestor in Kumbo
In a move to ensure a successful back to school for orphans in his constituency, the SDF Member of Parliament for Kumbo Center, Hon. Dr. Banadzem Joseph has donated some school needs to orphans in kumbo.
    During the highly attended ceremony at the conference room of Kumbo Council on September 7, presided at by Bui SDO Nzeke Theophile , some 221 pupils received school fees, school materials and logistics worth over FCFA 2 million from the member of parliament.
    The program which was at its 12th year was different from that of previous years in that it was funded entirely by the MP. Other donors according to Hon. Dr. Banadzem Joseph were dropped for reasons he did not immediately disclose.
    Speaking at the ceremony, the Lord Mayor of Kumbo Council, Njong Donatus Fonyuy said the occasion was very important and significant. On behalf of the entire population of Kumbo, he thanked the MP for his humanitarian gesture.
    Njong implored Nso sons and daughters to emulate the genuine example of the MP. He called on the guardians of the orphans to make judicious use of the donations and warned them not to channel them to other ends.
    Bui SDO, Nzeki Theophile and the Divisional Delegates of Basic Education, Prince Agwafor Clement while alluding to the Holy Bible said those who provide for the needy will surely be rewarded fully by God Almighty.

    Nzeki Theophile just like Prince Agwafor observed that Hon. Dr. Banadzem Joseph’s initiative will go a long way to support government’s effort in ensuring education for all and adding that it is a modest contribution in achieving the MDGs.
    Taking the queue, Bui Divisional Delegate of Social Affairs and the Kumbo SDF District Chairman showered praises on the MP for the laudable initiative. They were unanimous that the gesture has put smiles on the faces of the orphans, their guardians and the community at large.
    For his part, Hon. Joseph Banadzem who doubles as the Social Democratic Front, SDF Parliamentary Group Leader at the Cameroon National Assembly thanked the various authorities for honouring the event with their presence, noting that it is eloquent testimony of their great concern for the under-privileged children.
    “Make them school children; do not leave them in the streets; helping an orphan today means helping our society tomorrow and the gift of a pen is mightier than a sword or gun,” were some of the words the MP challenged all to reflect on.
    “We intend that these should be thought-searching as well as inviting each and every one of us to turn to one of the challenging phenomenon of our society-that is the so many under-priviledged children amongst us,” he implored.
    In a visibly elated mood one of the orphans in motion of appreciation thanked the MP for his magnanimity which she said knows no bounds. She promised that they are going to make good use of the materials and ensure the children are respectful in school.