Government Workers Under Threat as Separatist Attacks Stall Meme-Manyu Projects

By Mark Nji Public Investment Budget (PIB) projects in Meme and Manyu Divisions, Southwest Region, Cameroon are facing significant delays following repeated threats and attacks on construction workers and government officials. The announcement was made on August 18, 2023, in Kumba by the Senior Divisional Officers (SDOs) for Meme and Manyu during a joint stakeholder evaluation meeting with traditional leaders and business operators. According to the SDO for Meme, Mr. Ntou’ou Ndong Chamberlain, the delays stem from continuous harassment by armed separatists. The most recent attack occurred on July 17, 2023, when construction crews working on farm-to-market roads connected to the Kumba–Mamfe highway were ambushed. Two officials supervising the works sustained injuries, while others narrowly escaped. “Separatists have made life difficult for our people. They do not want government projects to continue unless their demands are met. With the repeated threats and violent attacks on offi...