Cameroon:Inoni Unveils Huge Gov't Projects Earmarked For Fako

*Allays fears that Limbe Sea Port, Shipyard Projects are abandoned.
By Christopher Ambe Shu
Cameroon's Prime Minister has unveiled a huge package of government projects earmarked for Fako (his division of origin)in particular and Southwest province in general to justify his call for the province's continued trust in the Biya regime and loyalty to the CPDM.


(Left to Right)Governor Eyeya Zanga,Ephraim Inoni and wife Gladys Inoni at the Conference
Premier Ephraim Inoni, who delivered a keynote address last Saturday at an all-Fako CPDM conference organized under his patronage, said a school of technology and a maritime academy will go operational next year in Limbe, while Buea will have a national school of sports.
The conference, first after the July 22 twin elections, held under the theme "Fako With Paul Biya-Renewed Dynamism for Brighter Horizons"

The PM used the conference, attended by over 4000 militants and sympathizers and described as successful by observers, to allay fears that the much –talked about Limbe deep Seaport and shipyard projects have been abandoned.

Insisting that the Limbe Deep Seaport and Shipyard projects are on course, Inoni attempted an answer to what is generally considered the projects' slow execution. " For the Shipyard project, our financial partners developed a wait-and -see attitude "and " for the sea port, a team of Koreans are working on some technical aspects". He said, "They have indicated that they are ready to begin". The Premier added that the government would soon finalize arrangement with financiers so that the project could fully and effectively begin.


He said new stadiums would soon be constructed in the province. The PM talked about government's resolve to improve the road network in the province, citing the Muea-kumba road that is already being tarred. He said some rural areas such as West Cost of Limbe and the Bakassi region would now be electrified, while others such as Owe in Muyuka and Muyenge would have portable water and telephone


To make Fako people believe his project promises, Inoni showed some cabinet ministers who accompanied him to Muyuka, noting that he brought them so that as they prepare their budgets for next year Fako should be put high on their agenda

The PM encouraged Southwest people to engage in farming, noting that the government has finances to give to those willing to do large-scale agriculture.Limbe Bank RobberyInoni insisted that the government would carry out a detailed investigation of last September 28 Limbe bank robberies so to prosecute the culprits. He urged the public to always report suspects and criminals to the administration.
Reconciliation
The PM advised militants to "close ranks and work together so to consolidate our achievements in Fako and Southwest in general". He called for genuine and lasting reconciliation in the five sections of Fako.He warned against political slumber in the sections. "We should not be seen as a party that only reawaken when elections around", he said, calling for the holding of various section conferences.
No Mention of Albatross Scandal
With allegations of the PM's involvement in what is now known as the Albatross Scandal still hanging on his neck, some militants who spoke to this reporter had expected that, Inoni was going to use the conference to clear his image, face to face with militants. But Inoni, who did not look quite cheerful, made no mention of the issue, leaving militants in suspense.For her part, Dorothy L.Njeuma, CPDM political bureau member and chair of the conference's organizing committee, said the choice of Muyuka for the conference was deliberate. She said CPDM won last year's twin elections in Muyuka, a town that for many years was opposition stronghold. Njeuma said the province by partnering with the CPDM stands at the threshold of opportunities.
"We are indeed valid partners of the CPDM in the Socio-economic development. With President Paul Biya the future is bright", she noted

Encouragement
Chief Tabe Tando, who led Party's Central Committee delegation that included Minister Elvis Ngolle Ngolle, gave words of encouragement to Fako CPDM.He thought that "the CPDM will continue winning in Muyuka for 50 more years".Another word of encouragement came from Minster Etoundi Ngoa, leader of the Mfoundi CPDM delegation, who said they came because Fako elites in Yaounde are working and very active in the Mfoundi sections.

Muyuka Ripe for Division
Praise –singing speeches came from Etonde Mbua Buea WCPDM; Ngale Isaac, Fako 1 YCPDM president, and Hon Jacob Mbange Makia, CPDM Fako 2Earlier in his welcome speech, Muyuka Mayor Njie Mokoto called on the PM to upgrade Muyuka subdivision to division. He expressed need for CDC to surrender land for Muyuka is now short of land for settlement. He also called for improved social facilities in the municipality.
Resolutions
Conference resolutions included a condemnation of recent Limbe bank robberies, a call for security to be beefed up in Limbe and a request for rapid investigation of the bank robberies.A motion of support was also issued for President Paul Biya and his regime.Cultural dances and songs animated the conferenceDignitaries present included Philemon Yang, assistant SG at the Pressidency, Hon Francis. Nkwain, former Prime Minister Mafany Musonge and SouthWest Governor Eyeya Zanga Louis