Celebrating Valentine's Day in Mbengwi, Africa Petroleum Workers Set the Pace

Every 14 February is celebrated world wide as Saint Valentine's Day or Lover's Day. Unfortunately, the origin of the day is not understood by many who celebrate it today. I'm sure the founder of the day should himself be very much dissatisfied with the way today's celebrants misunderstand the motives behind Val's Day. Though many have turned it into a day of errotic love, cheating, drunkenness, excessive spendings, sex, heartbreaks, and the like, they are a few who still give the day the meaning it deserves. Such, be them individuals or groups visit orphanages, homes for the physically challenged, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless and commune with loved ones. Some organize gift exchange exercises. Many persons today have dresses, shoes, kitchen utensils and other items that were offered to them on V. Day through exchange of gifts.

D.O & Brigade Commander.

 Among the few who genuinely celebrated Valentines Day in Mbengwi were workers of Africa Petroleum Filling Station. For the very first time,they invited their customers for a common meal. Present among other dignitaries were the Divisional Officer, Aminkeng Charles Formin  and the Brigade Commander, Patouki Pierre. The Africa Petroleum workers used the forum to decorate their boss, the proprietor, Mr. Samuel Achu Njinda in traditional regalia. The manager of the filling station, Mr James Buh used the dinner session to thank his coworkers for loving their job despite the challenges they encounter. He promised that better days lie ahead as management seeks to probe into their problems.
 The workers also exchanged gifts among themselves. From the car washer to the dry cleaner, from the guard to the proprietor, all were present to wine and dine a common meal. The evening ended with merry making till dawn

50th Anniversary Celebration of the National Youth Day in Mbengwi

 Youths of Momo Division in general and Mbengwi Central Sub Division in particular last Thursday February 11 2016 joined their peers nationwide in commemorating the Golden Jubilee of the National Youth Day in Cameroon. The Mbengwi grand stand was filled to the brim with kindergartens, enfants, pupils, students, teachers, state officials and the population at large. Unfortunately, it was a rare moment to witness the first assistant S.D.O for Momo (A1) Mr. Fouda Nicaise presiding at the ceremony instead of the number one man of the division, Ngong Justin Dieudone. We learnt that Pa Ngong is seriously sick. Prior to the D-Day, one major innovation that distinguished the "cinquantenaire" from the previous was a carnival that took place two days before. The day began with a rebroadcast of the Head of State's Address, lighting of anniversary candles and then march pass beginning with the physically challenged, nursery schools, primary schools, secondary and high schools plus youth groups. The basic education kids marched along singing patriotic songs with most of them centred around president Biya and vision 2035. For the very first time, a university-like higher institution of learning, HIBUMS Polytechnic that just opened a campus at Ndakwa Estates, Mile 17 Mbengwi took part in the march past.

Momo Division Produces Another Female Mayor

 Madam Atienjo Bridget, Lord Mayor, ANDEK Council, Ngie.

Madam Atienjo Bridget epouse Ija is the new mayor of Andek Council in Ngie Sub Division, Momo Division, North West Region of Cameroon. She was elected into office by councillors on Monday February 8th 2016. It should be recalled that the moyoral position of the Andek Council became vacant since the fo:rmer mayor, Awutia Samuel died last December 14th 2015 barely some months after the last national reorganisation of the ruling CPDM party. It is rumoured that during the campaigns to elect new Section Executive members, late mayor Awutia in one of his campaigns swore that over his dead body would Ubangoh Helly alias U.B Relax defeat him as section president. When the results were released, late mayor Awutia actually lived only for few months and then died

Before her election, Madam Bridget was first deputy mayor and also acted as interim mayor since December 14th. She is a teacher by profession. Three candidates stood for the position. At the end, tfollowslts were as follows:
 Madam Atienjo Bridget : 14 votes
 Mr. Ajekwa Philip : 8 votes
 Dr. Aghari Walters : 2 votes.

Mr. Atam Jerome Ajeh, formerly second deputy mayor now becomes first deputy while Mr. Eborgwe Moses Chenwie, a young man in his late 30s is now second deputy.The exercise was conducted by Cameroon's elections governing body ELECAM under the watchful eyes of Mr. Fouda Nicaise, second assistant S.D.O for Momo, Honourable Enwie Francis, M.P for Momo West, over 15 B.I.R elements and other uniform officers.

A reliable source told us that lots of money exchanged hands before the elections. Reason why after the departure of the officials, some bitter quarrels for reimbursement of money were recorded. Talking to Ubangoh Helly alias U.B Relax, section president for Ngie, he said they in their camp were tricked and dribbled. That before the exercise, they had come to a consensus that Dr. Aghari Walters was going to be mayor. But surprisingly, while in the hall, Madzm Bridget stood out as a candidate for the position and Mr. Ajekwa Philip. It is reported that Madam Bridget was Hon. Enwie Francis' candidate while Dr. Aghari Walters was Ubangoh Helly's candidate. The trick played by the Enwie camp to surpass their opponents remains a secret. But the call from both victors and vanquished has been for unity and rallying behind those in front now for it's their time.


On the other hand as the CPDM run council was busy electing a new mayor, Councillor Fokam Ebenezer of the Mbengwi Council who doubles as Momo Divisional Coordinator of the S.D.F was also chairing a meeting at Heavens, a popular public gathering spot in Andek. He led a delegation of some party officials drawn from Batibo, Widikum and Mbengwi  to Andek that same day to reorganise the Ngie Electoral District. Surprisingly, the Mbengwi District Chairperson, Hon. Edna Eni Mbah was part of the delegation. Whether a coincidence or planned act remains a dilemma.