New B’da II DO tasked to calm “restive strikers

By Njodzefe Nestor

New B’da II DO, Rogvecegnol Akwo Tanyi

The new Divisional Officer of Bamenda two Rogvecegnol Akwo Tanyi has been challenged to calm restive strikers, install street lights, bring potable water, ensure the rehabilitation of roads, tighten security, , supervise clean up campaigns, fight against the illegal sale of drugs and fuel and above all work in collaboration with traditional rulers for the peaceful settlement of land conflicts.

                The new D.O was also made to learn about the nature of inhabitants in his jurisdiction during a ceremony that marked his installation on Wednesday September 20, 2017 at the vicinity of the   Bamenda two Council in Mbengfebie, Bamenda.

                He was installed by the Senior Divisional Officer of Mezam Pierre Rene Songa on a sunny afternoon that was graced by colour and fanfare highlighted by the heavy presence of friends, family and colleagues.

                In his welcome speech, the mayor of Bamenda II Council Fidelis Balick Awa defined the nature of the Bamenda man

“The people of this sub division have a tradition of simplicity, transparency, truthfulness and love for one another. They belief in one for all and all for one so much so that anything that touches on A touches B, C, and D. They are heterogeneous. They can react very violently anywhere and at any time when any of their rights are infringed. They would neither accept nor compromise with anything that touches on their rights, freedom, culture or tradition. The incidents of November and December 2016 are clear examples which resulted in many deaths by the military on armless citizens”

                The mayor continued to caution that “No matter how united the population is, one must always have gossips and blackmailers. To this Mr. D.O, I pray you not to listen to gossips and blackmails from people who would be knocking at your door to tell one lie or the other against this man or that man” he warned.

Rogvecegnol Akwo is the fourth divisional officer to the Bamenda 2 council. He takes over powers from Peter Itoe Bongo who has served Bamenda for over six years. He would be remembered for his calm and openness in resolving conflicts His successor formally D.O of Bazou sub division of Nde division in the West region was appointed by decree No 2017/461 of 4th September 2017.

                Mr Mbongo Itoe moves to Yokaduma sub division Bomu and Boko division of the East region of Cameroon where he would govern the area as Divisional Officer.

                Bamenda 2 sub division is the most populous and most extensive sub division of the Bamenda City Council. It is made up of four villages which are Mankon, Mbatu, Chomba and Snongwa.

                It has a population of over three hundred thousand inhabitants occupying a surface area of one hundred and sixty five thousand, six hundred and five square kilometers.