Construction of Bangem-Nguti Road in Progress

The village community giving a helping hand to the BIR engineering team

By Mesumbe Nelly in Bangem

 

The construction work of the 53KM stretch of road linking Bangem and Nguti is in progess with 9.8% of the work covered according to one of the public works engineers Mesumbe newly tranfered to KupeMuemenguba. Officials have confirmed that construction is steadily moving as planned with works reaching Enyandong village stretch already.

A meeting of the different stakeholders to evaluate the progress of the work and subsequent construction plan has been convened in Yaounde on 3rd February 2025 by the Secretary General of the Ministry of public works, Urbain Noel Ebang, a release from the Ministry states.

It should be recalled that the Minister of Finance Louis Paul Motaze at the launch of the 2025 fiscal year in Buea January 17, 2025, pointed out the different projects to be executed in the Southwest with the Bangem-Nguti and Kumba- Ekondo Titi road featuring prominently.  

 The project it should be recalled is being executed by the Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR). Experts believe that this initiative will significantly enhance the economy of the division and the country as a whole.

 

It should be recalled that the first consignment of construction equipment was delivered by the BIR August 26, including a bulldozer, a grader (14 H), and a compactor. This initial equipment was intended to facilitate the construction of the BIR’s base at Ndibsi, located about 4KM from Bangem.

In March 2024, topographic and geotechnical studies were conducted for the first 10KM segment from Bangem to Elah. These studies has been continuing towards Nguti the technical team says.

To ensure the safety and effectiveness of the project, the BIR has established a security team. Collaboration with local residents is crucial, and several security measures have been put in place

The road construction project authorities say is anticipated to play a vital role in bolstering the local economy and improving infrastructure in the region.

 

 

 

 

Bangem-Nguti road construction  works in progress

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