Gov't invests over FCFA 2 bln in Isangele, Bakassi

The population of Isangele Sub-division in the Bakassi Peninsula, Ndian Division of the South West Region, have lauded government's commitment to the development of the area by pumping in over FCFA 2 billion in five years in financing projects.

Councillors attested that apart from spending huge amounts on projects, there has been close follow-up to ensure that no project was left uncompleted.

The councilors met on June 21, 2016, to discuss and approve the 2015 administrative and management accounts of the council.

The meeting took place in the presence of the Divisional Officer for Isangele, Ngale Meende Alfred, who represented the Senior Divisional Officer for Ndian.

Presenting the accounts, the Mayor Caroline Offiong Usim, said the council raised FCFA 355.1 million in 2015; out of which FCFA 326.6 million was spent on investment, leaving a surplus of FCFA28.6 million.

She explained that from 2011 to 2016, government, has been making efforts to make life more comfortable for Cameroonians in the peninsula.

Investments covered areas such as roads, health, pipe borne water, etc. Some of the projects realised by the Council include the construction of Women Empowerment and Family Centre, Amoto, council chambers, Bateka, rehabilitation of Isangele Urban Space through road grading and construction of pavement slaps, classrooms at Idibanyanga and Amoto and low-cost housing for staff.

On the other hand, 60 modern apartment houses were built as well as drying ovens and toilets for resettled Cameroonian fishermen at New Beach.

Meanwhile, the numerous projects have been appreciated by the population as most people

testified that Isangele Sub-division in the past years has seen fast infrastructural transformation, thanks to the enormous and relentless efforts by government in ensuring that there is effective occupation of the oil-rich peninsula by Cameroonians.

The major worries raised were the fact that most of the facilities were not being used, but had been abandoned for fear of insecurity.