By Ikome Christie-Noella Eposi in Muyuka
Councillors of the Muyuka council have, during their budgetary session, voted and adopted the sum of Fcfa 1 billion for development projects in the municipality for the 2018 financial year. The budget was adopted recently during the second ordinary council session devoted to the examination and adoption of the 2018 draft budget for the Muyuka council.
Various projects have been pipelined for the municipality of Muyuka in 2018 amongst them include the construction and equipment of a nursery block at Munyenge, the construction and equipment of a block of two classrooms at G.S Owe, the provision of 200 benches to some schools, establishment of a block of 3 classrooms at GBS Group I, Muyuka.
According to the Mayor of the Muyuka Council, Nkeng Michael Akamin, the increase in the budget this year as opposed to last year shows the commitment of councilors to develop the municipality. In that light, the construction of two zoo-technical and veterinary centers in Muyuka and Ekona are also in the process.
As a largely agrarian community, Mayor Nkeng Michael said the construction of maize and cassava multi-functional plants have reached near completion whiles the construction of an ultra-modern market at Munyene-ravished by fire previously, is in the pipeline.
“We shall also be devoting our attention to the rehabilitation of farm to market roads as well as improving the current poor state of roads in the neighborhoods”.
Mayor Nkeng expressed dissatisfaction with the level of electricity supply within his municipality. “It is very disheartening, unbelievable and unimaginable that large economic hubs in recent times like Munyenge, Bafia, and Likoko are without electricity”.
He however assured that the situation will be improved in the coming months as the council is presently looking for alternative measures to keep the population lighted. “We are looking towards solar energy as an alternative to light these areas and we want the electricity company to know that if they continue to mess up, we will switch to solar energy for the municipality”.
He added “the need for the creation of either a permanent parliamentary or senatorial seat for Muyuka is of utmost necessity. The effort of the Mayor who remains the only political elite in this very vast and industrious municipality deserves to be complimented by other political bigwigs”.
He further enjoined all stakeholders to work together in harmony and unity. “We should avoid all intrigues and blackmailing that may jeopardize the life of the ruling party. In such circumstances, every little drop of water counts”.
Noting that the water crisis in Muyenge especially still remains alarming, the mayor said, they intend to provide water supply to Government Nursery School, Muyenge and the market while waiting for more sustainable projects which will ensure continuous flow of water to the community from the state.