By Eratus Ndueh
The Archbishop of the Bamenda Archdiocese, His grace Andrew Nkea has extended his support, offered solace and prayers to affected businessmen and women of the devastating fire incident that engulfed the Bamenda main market last February, during a visit he paid this March 12, 2024.
Archbishop Nkea reportedly met with market leaders and representatives of the traders’ union, where he offered words of comfort and spiritual guidance to those whose livelihoods were impacted by the blaze.
‘This is a time of great hardship, my prayers are with the families and individuals who have lost so much. May God grant them strength and hope during this difficult time,’ said the Archbishop after his visit at the Bamenda main market.
The incident is considered to be one of the worst in the history of Cameroon’s Northwest region, which threatened to reduce hundreds of shops to ashes, with over 20 already completely destroyed.
Investigations are still ongoing to determine the cause of the inferno. However, lo
cal authorities are working to assess the damage and determine the best course of action to support the affected market community.
Source: Cameroon News Agency
OUTAPI: Outapi Mayor, Selma Asino-Shaumbako, has expressed dismay over the theft of the town council’s sewer manhole covers by unknown individuals.
In an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, Asino-Shaumbako expressed concern about the theft, not only because it is stolen property but also because open sanitary manholes pose a serious danger to the town’s inhabitants.
‘As a council, we are dealing with an issue where thieves have taken the sewer covers, which now poses a danger to our people,’ she said.
The mayor pleaded with residents to refrain from such actions, since they cause the town’s development to be delayed and funds meant for future development in the town to be diverted.
According to Asino-Shaumbako, the matter was reported to the police and is under investigation.
Moreover, she indicated that the council is busy replacing the covers and urged residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities, either at the Outapi Police Station or the council office.
Source: The Namibia Pr
ess Agency