Minister Mbah Acha Rose, Cutting the Inaugural Ribbon of Nyenjei Market.
August 30, 2025, will be remembered as a historic day for the people of Nyenjei and its neighbouring villages, as the long-awaited Nyenjei Market was officially inaugurated in a colourful ceremony marked by euphoria, traditional blessings, and pledges for peace and development.
Front View of Nyenjie Inaugurated Market.
Returning to her birthplace, the Minister described the occasion as deeply personal, recalling her childhood and education at GS Nyenjei, the very grounds where the ceremony was held.
August 30, 2025, will be remembered as a historic day for the people of Nyenjei and its neighbouring villages, as the long-awaited Nyenjei Market was officially inaugurated in a colourful ceremony marked by euphoria, traditional blessings, and pledges for peace and development.
Front View of Nyenjie Inaugurated Market.The modern market, constructed through the Ministry of Trade, was delivered thanks to the tireless lobbying of Minister Mbah Acha Rose Ngwari Fomundam, Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of the Supreme State Audit and head of the CPDM Central Committee Permanent Divisional Delegation for Momo.
Minister Mbah Acha, Talking to the Media.
Minister Mbah Acha, Talking to the Media.Returning to her birthplace, the Minister described the occasion as deeply personal, recalling her childhood and education at GS Nyenjei, the very grounds where the ceremony was held.
“I am particularly happy to return to my roots. This market is a promise fulfilled. What others could not achieve in over 20 years, the CPDM government has realized in just one year under the leadership of President Paul Biya,” Minister Mbah Acha declared to thunderous applause.
She urged the population to put the facility to effective use and to continue prioritizing education, noting that she had already forwarded the needs of Nyenjei’s schools to the Ministries of Basic and Secondary Education.
Side View of Nyenjei Market.
Side View of Nyenjei Market. The newly constructed market comprises a spacious open shed with 35 lock-up stalls, five closed shops, and a modern toilet facility. According to the Regional Delegate of Trade for the North West, Ghogumu Abel Foncha, who represented the Minister of Trade, the project aligns with the government’s commitment to promote rural trade and improve the livelihoods of farmers and small-scale traders.
“This market will not only serve as a hub for agricultural products but also as a platform for economic growth in Nyenjei and beyond,” he noted.
Acha Kenedy Ngu, Mayor of Batibo.
The Mayor of Batibo Council, Acha Kennedy Ngu, in a rousing welcome address, hailed the project as an eloquent testimony of the government’s investment in Batibo, one of the most populated subdivisions of Momo Division. He promised council support in maintaining the market, announcing that solar streetlights would soon be installed to ensure safety at night.
Werebesi Som Richard, National President, Nyenjei Development Association.
Equally emotional was the speech of the National President of the Nyenjei Development Association, Werebesi Som Richard, who lauded the government for the long-overdue project, stressing that the market will help villagers commercialize their farm produce while providing avenues for youth employment.
HRH Moyah Mbahnwi Joseph, Fon of Nyenjei.
Traditional rulers also added their voices. HRH Moyah Mbahnwi Joseph, Fon of Nyenjei, described the Minister as “a mother hen who protects her chicks,” emphasizing that the market would serve as the “gateway to Batibo.” He called on villagers to sustain peace and continue supporting their “daughter of the soil.”