The community of New
layout (Ntabru) in Bamenda III Subdivision have demonstrated an uncommon community development
spirit with the realization of a water project in a city where having access to
drinkable water has remained a major challenge. Opening the water for use this
Tuesday March 18, 2014, the Divisional Officer for Bamenda III Ayuk Takang Walter
encouraged the community to preserve the project jealously as it is a necessity
in life.
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| Catchment at construction stage |
Speaking earlier on, the President of the Development
Committee Ndagam Augustine and his secretary Amana Daniel acknowledged support
received from the population, a community patron late Bobe Yong Francis, The
Bamenda III Council, The non for profit charity Strategic Humanitarian Services
SHUMAS and other administrative services.
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| cutting of ribbon |
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| Late Pa Yong's School Kids dance for the H2O |
Their support the community representatives indicated has
seen the realization of a water catchment, 1000meters of pipe line and two
stand taps being phase I of the project. For the Phase II Mr Ndagam Augustine
opined that many more taps will be spread across the community hence the need
for more support to get materials like pipes, cement, sand and others.
Other speakers at the event where Madam Lilian Nyuykighan Programmes Coordinator
for SHUMAS who observed that New Layout scored high on their ratings for
community participation scoring over 50% on 60%.
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| CDC President drinks |
Mayor Forgu Tanwe of the Bamenda III Council while encouraging
members of the community to contribute willingly their maintenance fee edged
the management committee to be accountable to the population.
The cutting of the ribbon by the Divisional Officer opened
the water for consumption.
