Senator Nfon Mukete IV donates didactics to over 2,500 pupils, students.

The gifts were handed to beneficiaries, Tuesday August 15, 2023. This was during a ceremony at the esplanade of the Nfon's palace in Kumba. 

The ceremony brought together Mayors of Kumba I, II and III Councils, the President of the South West Regional Assembly, Bakoma Zachues Elango, the South West Regional Head of Elections Cameroon, Divine Mewanu and members of the Kumba Traditional Council.

The event brought together children from across Meme Division, from Nursery One to Form Five. They all benefited from books, school bags, pens, pencils, rulers, sharpeners, colours amongst other school materials.

The main objective of the exercise, which has become a routine, is to enable parents with little means meet up with preparation for back-to-school.

Addressing the mammoth crowd of pupils and students, who turned out for the ceremony, the globally respected and acclaimed Bafaw Monarch, said he was particularly delighted to be part of the game changing exercise that will enable the children have a bright future tomorrow. 

The traditional ruler thanked parents for coming out massively with their children to benefit from his gesture, despite the short notice.

"I want to use this opportunity to tell you people to take your education seriously. Study hard, be good and keep good friendship so that you people will be able to produce future Mayors, Parliamentarians, Senators, SDOs, teachers, doctors and why not future President of the Republic...I pray for you people that it shall come to pass in Jesus’ mighty name," the God-fearing Senator Nfon Mukete, told jubilant parents, pupils and students.

The Nfon said the success of the donation was thanks to the support of some Bafaw elite, friends of the palace and the queen among others. 

Meanwhile, the President of the South West Regional Assembly, Bakoma Elango Zacheus, said he was very delighted to be part of the great event to shape the future of young people in Meme. 

Bakoma reminded the children that: " I am occupying the post of the Regional Assembly President because I went to school. I urge you all to take your book work seriously. I pledge 1 million FCFA to support the palace during next year's event”.

Nfon Mukete hailed for promoting effective schooling

Meanwhile, the Mayor of Kumba I Council, Eseme Moses Esambe, thanked the Nfon for playing a leading role as far as school resumption in Meme is concerned. 

Mayor Eseme Moses also pledged one million FCFA to support the activity next year, while thanking parents for coming back to town massively, despite the over seven-year conflict that forced some of them out of their comfort zones.

Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the Kumba Traditional Council, Abwa Mbotana, in his welcome address, thanked parents for making history by attending the event. 

He said Kumba is a blessed land and they as Bafaw people are blessed such that they can't thank God enough, especially for the life of their Nfon.

“I am very pleased that His Royal Majesty, Nfon Mukete IV Ekoko is a blessing to these children and by reason of the anointing, they will not become wayward in life," Abwa said.

The ceremony, which is in its second edition, brought together children from across Meme Division, unlike last year when the donation was limited only to Bafaw children and orphans.

Since he was appointed Senator by the Head of State, the Nfon of Kumba and Paramount Ruler of the Bafaw, has as objective to help improve on the educational standards of the population of Meme. 

Nfon Mukete IV Ekoko has organised what is dubbed Mukete Cup, which third edition is ongoing. He has offered assistance to orphanages, among others. 

The Nfon has also been carrying out activities aimed at fostering peace and unity amongst the Bafaw in particular and those living Meme Division; irrespective of their areas of origin.