Walter Wilson Nana
Buea, Cameroon
Some five persons from the villages of Wolikao and Bokoko respectively, in the municipality of Buea have received indemnities from Cameroon Water Utilities Corporation, fondly called CAMWATER, worth FCFA 9, 897, 900.
Markus Motove Etonge, Sophie Liengu Ndive, Robertson Nganje, Josephine Ninjo and Chief Isaac Eko Nganje have been compensated by the government of Cameroon via CAMWATER for either offering their land or a house to the government structure; CAMWATER, that constructs and manages water infrastructures across the country. The aforementioned individuals were affected by the extension and renovation of the Buea water project.
Senator Charles Mbella Moki(L) Board member of CAMWATER, welcomes the SDO of Fako, Zang III at the indemnisation ceremony in Buea
According to Chief Isaac Eko Nganje of Bokoko village, he could not have been indifferent to the proposal that water should constantly flow in Buea, so he gave up part of his land for the extension project. “When the whole discussions started, I thought that it was a joke but today, it has come to fruition. We thank the government and CAMWATER for standing up to their promises and the challenges they had,” he said.
Markus Motove gave his house to CAMWATER for their renovation project,
Markus Motove(L) a beneficiary, signs out his cheque, while CAMWATER and administrative officials look on
today; he does not regret the act. “The compensation for my action has come. I am happy for this gesture. Today, we have water in Buea. But I now have the responsibility to look out for a new house. I have to be level-headed and make good use of the money given to me,” he noted.
A development enthusiast, Josephine Ninjo, gladly gave up a piece of land she had bought just two months after, when CAMWATER came asking, for her to give up her property for the betterment of the entire nation. “My wish is that the
Josephine Ninjo, another beneficiary, brandishes her cheque after signing it out
purpose they have taken my land for, should be used for it, so that we in Buea can bid farewell to the water crisis we have been going through for some time now,” she mentioned.
Representative of the GM of CAMWATER, Georges Elong Etonde described the action from CAMWATER as a republican gesture, adding that CAMWATER is a company that respects its engagements. “The population of Buea is happy with the work done out here by
Beneficiaries, CAMWATER and administrative officials pose for a family pic after the indemnisation event
our company. We are working as a team and with the other stakeholders to ensure that water flows in Buea regularly. We have improved on the water quality and quantity in Buea. As the population increases, we are taking measures to catch up with the water supply,” Elong reassured.
The SDO for Fako, Zang III expressed glee that the government of Cameroon and CAMWATER are working in unison to respect their promises made to the affected individuals during the extension and renovation of the Buea water project. “We invite the beneficiaries to put the money into good use, especially at this festive period and all the activities that come with the end of year celebrations,” he advised.
