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| Barrister Akumah Bih Miranda Muluh, President of NtaCCUL, Brandishing Award |
Barrister Akumah Bih Miranda Muluh, President of Ntarikon Cooperative Credit Union Limited (NtaCCUL), has received international recognition after emerging as a recipient of the 2026 Global Changemakers Award.
She received the distinction on November 3, 2026, during the 7th Global Changemakers Awards ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya. Organized by Project 100, the award recognizes her contribution to financial managerial leadership, corporate governance and institutional development.
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| Barrister Akumah Bih Miranda Muluh, NtaCCUL President Brandishing Award. |
Reacting to the recognition, Barrister Akumah Bih Miranda Muluh first paid tribute to her parents, particularly her father, for the upbringing and support that shaped her journey.
She also stressed the importance of preserving her maiden name, Muluh, describing it as her first identity and a lasting honour to her father.
"Tribute to my parents of blessed memory, particularly my mother for inculcating core values in me which has shaped my life and acts as a guiding compass in all I do. This, education and sound moral upbringing has gone a long way to instill accountability, transparency, trust, and integrity as I pilot my day to day affair within the credit union and my profession as a law practitioner," she said.
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| NtaCCUL President, Among Others Brandishing Awards |
Beyond the personal significance of the award, the NtaCCUL president used the occasion to highlight the importance of integrity and accountability in financial institutions.
She noted that the recognition was specifically linked to her financial managerial leadership and commitment to corporate governance, stressing that financial malpractice remains a major threat to the credibility and stability of the sector.
"Financial malpractices undermine the trust and integrity essential for our sector's growth and stability," she said.
As Board Chair of NtaCCUL, she explained that her efforts to fight financial malpractice go beyond fulfilling an official responsibility. According to her, it is a moral obligation necessary to strengthen the institution, protect its business interests and maintain members' confidence.
"My fight against financial malpractices isn't just a necessary obligation but a moral imperative needed to boost our business and earn members' trust," she stated.
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| Award Certification |
She identified trust and integrity as the guiding principles of her leadership, describing them as essential foundations for good corporate governance. "TRUST AND INTEGRITY remain my watchwords and remain the catalyst for good governance," she added.
The international recognition comes as NtaCCUL continues to strengthen its position in Cameroon's microfinance sector, backed by growing membership, increased deposits, expanded lending activities and the opening of new branches.
At its 39th Annual General Meeting in March 2026, the credit union reported that it had attracted 13,106 new members in 2025, taking its total membership to 117,213. Members' savings increased from 56.08 billion FCFA in 2024 to 66.8 billion FCFA in 2025, while members' shares rose from 3.4 billion FCFA to 3.8 billion FCFA over the same period.
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| Award |
Its lending portfolio also recorded significant activity, with 102,224 loans valued at 45.2 billion FCFA granted to members in 2025. NtaCCUL further announced a six percent interest rate on members' savings, translating into approximately 4.5 billion FCFA in interest payments.
The institution's progress has not been limited to its financial operations. It has also stepped up efforts to modernize its services and extend its reach beyond its traditional areas of operation.
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| Barrister Akumah Bih Miranda Muluh Smiling as she Brandishes her Award |
Through the introduction of GIMAC cards, members can access financial services and withdraw money through participating banks and financial institutions across the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). The card service complements NtaCCUL's mobile banking and USSD platforms, providing members with additional options for managing their accounts and carrying out transactions.
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| NtaCCUL Buea Branch Office |
The credit union has equally pursued an expansion strategy, opening a branch in Bonamoussadi, Douala, which became operational in February 2026. This followed the opening of branches in Limbe and Ngaoundere in 2025. These developments have extended NtaCCUL's presence beyond the North West Region and brought its services closer to members in other parts of Cameroon.
On the regulatory front, the institution scored 15 out of 16 key prudential norms assessed by the Central African Banking Commission (COBAC), reflecting its performance against important financial and operational standards.
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| NtaCCUL Bamenda Head Office |
For Barrister Akumah Bih Miranda Muluh, the Nairobi recognition is both a professional milestone and an opportunity to reaffirm the values she considers central to responsible financial leadership.
The award certificate bears the signatures of His Excellency George Mkondiwa, Chairman of Project 100, former Malawi Ambassador to the United States and High Commissioner to India, and Dominic Iuramba, Director of Global Appeal Agency and Board Member and Director of Communication Regulation in the Republic of Kenya.
The honour adds to the growing recognition of NtaCCUL's institutional performance while drawing attention to its president's emphasis on accountability, trust and integrity as essential pillars of good governance.
#Laarry Times
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