The Bamenda III Council has officially adopted its 2025 administrative accounts, marking a significant milestone in the municipality’s financial management and development trajectory. The session, held at the newly constructed council auditorium on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, brought together councilors, administrators, and key stakeholders to review the execution of the past financial year.
Presenting the memorandum, Mayor Fongu Cletus Tanwe disclosed that the council recorded total revenue of 905,252,860 FCFA, representing 76.88% of the projected budget. Expenditure stood at 682,751,344 FCFA, accounting for 57.98% of total planned spending.
According to the report, a substantial portion of the council’s revenue came from public investment allocations and additional council taxes, including local development and forestry taxes channeled through FEICOM. Local revenue collection contributed 36.66%, while no quarterly subventions were received from the Bamenda City Council.
Mayor Fongu Cletus Tanwe emphasized that despite financial and infrastructural challenges, nearly 90% of earmarked projects were fully executed. Further explaining that key achievements included the extension of electricity to underserved neighborhoods, improvement of road networks, provision of potable water, and support to vulnerable populations, farmers, and local sports associations.
The council also ensured regular payment of staff salaries and social insurance contributions. “We are satisfied with the level of execution,” the mayor stated. “Our focus has been on delivering tangible development outcomes that directly impact the daily lives of our population.”
Looking ahead, the council has unveiled an ambitious 2026 budget exceeding 2.3 billion FCFA. Priority projects include the construction of 19 boreholes to improve water access, bridge construction, and the tarring of strategic roads such as the Teken–Center Bolt stretch and the Foncha Junction–GTTC axis. Plans are also underway to organize a cultural festival and expand support for sports initiatives.
Beyond development, local authorities are mobilizing residents ahead of the anticipated visit of Pope Leo XIV to Bamenda, an event described as historic for the Northwest Region.
Speaking on behalf of the senior divisional officer for Mezam, the divisional officer of Bamenda III Subdivision, Ayuni Austin Sakah, highlighted the significance of the visit, noting that it transcends religious boundaries, as the Pope is also a head of state.
Speaking on behalf of the organizing committee charged with the overall visit of the Pope to Bamenda, Ayuni Austin Sakah disclosed that residents across subdivisions, including Bamenda I, Santa, and Ngoketunjia, have been called upon to line major roads to welcome the pontiff. Authorities are encouraging the population to showcase cultural heritage through traditional attire while adhering strictly to security guidelines.
“The success of this visit depends not only on the state but also on the active collaboration of the population,” Sakah stated, urging citizens to cooperate with law enforcement and comply with movement restrictions on the day.
He further commended the Bamenda III Council for its organizational strength and developmental strides, describing it as one of the most structured and well-managed councils in the country.
As Bamenda III moves forward, the combination of strong financial performance, ambitious planning, and civic engagement positions the municipality as a key driver of local development in the region.
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