Ahead of Women’s Day: Sen. Prof. Nebah Ndosiri Distributes Improved Seeds to Boost Food Security in Bamenda I

Sen. Prof. Mrs. Nebah Bridget Ndosiri Handing Improved Maize Seed to Beneficiary.

In commemoration of the upcoming International Women’s Day 2026, Sen. Prof. Mrs. Nebah Bridget Ndosiri Ndoye, Senator for the North West Region, has reaffirmed her commitment to women’s empowerment and agricultural development with the distribution of improved Irish potato and maize seeds to women in Bamenda I Subdivision.

The ceremony, held on Friday February 27, 2026, at the Bamenda I Council Hall, falls under the banner of this year’s Women’s Day theme, “Rights, Justice, and Actions for All Women and Girls.” The initiative brought together municipal authorities, traditional leaders, women farmers, and administrative officials in a show of unity around food security and women’s political participation.

Sen. Prof. Mrs. Nebah Bridget Ndosiri Addressing the Media.

Advancing Food Security Through Action

Addressing attendees, Senator Nebah Ndosiri Bridget explained that the distribution of improved farm inputs was a deliberate continuation of last year’s agricultural training program on modern Irish potato farming techniques, organized in collaboration with quarterheads and the Bamenda I Council.

“This year, I thought it wise to provide improved Irish potato seeds alongside other farm inputs like improved maize seeds,” she said. “The objective is to boost agricultural productivity and enhance food security, in line with the Head of State’s vision for agriculture in our country.”

Sen. Prof. Mrs. Nebah Bridget Ndosiri Dancing With Women's Group.

She linked the initiative to President Paul Biya’s February 10 Youth Day address, which encouraged young people to engage in agriculture and entrepreneurship. According to the senator, the distribution is her contribution toward supporting that national vision.

The expected outcomes, she noted, include increased crop yields, higher incomes for women, job creation along the agricultural value chain, and broader economic growth within the municipality.

Women’s Rights and Political Participation

Beyond agriculture, the event also served as a platform for civic education. In keeping with the Women’s Day theme, participants received a talk from the Regional Delegate of Women’s Empowerment and the Family on women’s rights in politics.

Cross Section of Paricipants During the Townhall Meeting.

Senator Ndosiri emphasized that women have the right to vote, choose their leaders, and participate fully in the electoral process. An on-site voter registration exercise was organized to ensure that unregistered women could enroll. “Nation-building is not a male issue,” she said. “Women and men, boys and girls, must participate in complementarity to build and safeguard our country and our communities.”

Mbigha Felix Njah, Mayor of Bamenda I Council Addressing the Women.

Mayor Applauds Tangible Impact

The Mayor of Bamenda I Council, Mbigha Felix Njah, described the initiative as transformative for the municipality. He noted that this marked the senator’s third visit for similar empowerment activities and testified to the measurable impact of last year’s training on food supply.

“Several months after the training, there was a serious change in terms of food supply in quantity and quality,” the mayor said. “We are truly feeling the impact.”

He praised the senator for prioritizing women and combating food insecurity, stressing that access to food remains fundamental to community survival and development. The mayor also announced the relaunch of the Safety Net Program, an anti-poverty initiative that will provide emergency cash transfers of 30,000 CFA francs to 1,000 selected women in Bamenda I Subdivision. The funds, to be delivered via mobile money accounts, aim to support small business start-ups and strengthen household resilience.

   Mary Asangana, One of the Beneficiaries.

Farmers Express Gratitude

For beneficiaries like Mary Asangana, a farmer from Ntamafe Quarter, the improved seeds represent more than agricultural inputs, they symbolize hope. “The improved maize seed given to me will go a long way to improve my production and change the lifestyle of my family,” she said. “After harvesting, I will sell some to send my children to school, use some for food, and even help my neighbours.”

She credited Senator Ndosiri with reducing family burdens in the subdivision and described the empowerment as a safeguard against youth hardship driven by hunger.

Nchofon Mingo, Assistant Divisional Officer, Bamenda I Subdivision.

Call for Continued Support

Also present was Nchofon Mingo, Assistant Divisional Officer of Bamenda I Subdivision, who lauded the senator’s sustained engagement across Mezam Division. He described her as a leader consistently committed to community welfare and encouraged residents to actively participate in civic processes.

The event concluded with renewed calls for collaboration between citizens and local authorities to sustain development momentum in Bamenda I, the municipality’s sole village being Bamendakwe.

As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8, the seed distribution stands as a practical embodiment of this year’s theme, translating rights and justice into concrete action for women and girls in the North West Region.