Ndop Council has maintained its development drive despite insecurity and delays in government funding, mobilising nearly FCFA 1 billion in the 2026 financial year and ranking first nationally in the PROLOG Program’s performance index.
The achievement highlights the council’s efforts to sustain local development at a time when financial and security challenges continue to weigh on local authorities in the North West Region.
Mayor Dr Ntoh Daniel Belengka presented the council’s performance during the Mid-Term Review and Budgetary Orientation Debate Session on October 17, 2026, outlining its revenue mobilisation, development projects and financial constraints.
According to the mayor, the council secured more than FCFA 500 million through PROLOG, FCFA 150 million from FEICOM and additional resources from internal revenue collection.
He attributed the results to financial discipline, prudent management and the commitment of the council executive and technical staff.
Development Continues Despite Financial Pressure
One of the major challenges highlighted at the session was the delay in the disbursement of the Additional Council Allocation (CAC), which the mayor said had put pressure on the council’s operations.
As of October 17, Ndop Council had not received its first-quarter CAC allocation for 2026, although it would ordinarily have expected to receive funding for the third quarter by then.
Despite the shortfall, Belengka said the council had paid seven months of staff salaries, demonstrating its efforts to meet its obligations amid uncertainty over government transfers. He called on the government to release council allocations promptly, warning that delays in funding make it difficult for local authorities to plan effectively, meet financial commitments and implement projects on schedule.
Roads, Schools, Water and Markets Among Priority Projects
The council has continued to invest in infrastructure and basic services, with projects covering road maintenance and rehabilitation, school facilities, potable water supply and rural electrification.
Other interventions include hygiene and sanitation initiatives, tourism promotion and the construction of modern market sheds intended to improve trading conditions and support economic activity.
Belengka said these projects reflected the council’s determination to respond to local needs despite the difficult operating environment. The mayor also pointed to the council’s recognition in the national PROLOG performance index and its fifth-place finish in the North West Region’s Clean City Contest as evidence of its administrative efforts.
Mayor Seeks Stronger Support for Local Development
Beyond the council’s financial figures and project record, Belengka stressed the importance of cooperation among councillors, technical staff, residents and development partners.
He thanked the council workforce and elected representatives for their efforts and commended the population for its patience and support.
“I am confident that through teamwork and responsible management, we can achieve greater development for Ndop Municipality,” he said.
He expressed hope that improved government funding, sustained peace and continued support from partners such as PROLOG and FEICOM would enable the council to expand its development activities.
Councillors at the session commended the executive for its reported transparency, accountability and visible development results.
The Senior Divisional Officer for Ngoketunjia Division, Quentong Handerson Kongeh, who attended the meeting, also praised the mayor, councillors and technical staff for their work. He urged them to maintain probity in managing public resources for the benefit of current and future generations.
Ndop Council’s 2026 mid-year review placed two issues at the centre of its development outlook: the capacity to mobilise and manage available resources, and the need for timely government funding to sustain local services and infrastructure projects.
#Laarry Times
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