Balikumbat population venerated Fon with gift worth over 4 million
Fon Doh Gah Nyamyin III is visibly an astute traditional leader renowned for his administrative ingenuity .This has once again made Balikumbat village great again. The village is not only enviable but most dreaded in the neighbourhood and the region as a whole. The economic administrative magnanimity and political invincibility of the said village,no doubt accounts for her fame.
There is no doubt why the his administration both at the council and the village has been lauded by Ngoketunjia administration. He tops chat in council management and administration in Ngoketunjia Division. The Senior Division Officer for Ngoketunjia, Kweton Anderson, once d
hailed Balikumbat Council as best managed council in Ngoketunjia. He made the appraisal in a council session.He attested that the Fon is the most productive and organised mayor in the Division. This is reflected in his traditional administration.
Rev. Emmanuel Ngu
In appreciation for his good works to the community,his subjects Saturday January 31,pledged to corroborate and accompany him in his vision for social cohesion territorial integrity and development of their village. This was during a land mark new year wishes confab organised at the esplanade of the palace in Bamenda.
In a show of solidarity, and loyalty to their venerated traditional Ruler, the dynamics population of the village converged on the Palace to wish him well this 2026.
The colourful ceremony saw the presentation of sets of Royal chairs amongst other furnitures estimated at over FCFA 4 million.
Speaking with one voice, the elite pleged to continually stand by their fon and Support him in all his development programmes.
In a colourful display of love, respect and allegiance to their Fon, the citizens assured him of their unwavering collaboration.
In a key note addressed presented by Rev Emmanuel Ngu,on behalf of Balikumbat Development and Cultural organisations BADDO, hailed the Fon for his administrative magnanimity, responsible for the peace, unity of the village.
Bah Gban Waa-Yeb Dr.Munjah Vitalis Fagha
Rev. Father Emmanuel Ngu of Njidom parish in his Homily affirmed that Fon Doh Gah Nyamyin III is a respected guardian of their village.
"We take this moment to thank Your Royal Highness for your fatherly leadership". He urged the population to ceaselessly take responsibility of the development of the palace,
as “ a palace is not swept by one broom. He added that "great things happen when people focus on work, not personal credit.”
Rev Emmanuel remarked that celebration was a result of many hearts and hands working together for the good of village.
BADDO National Youths Coordinator / Notable
Pefela Gildas Nyugha
alias
Bah Gban Tumsibeu
"The credit is ours, not that of the organizers only. They led and we all followed". He said.
Drawing inspirations from the Book of Sirach, Rev Emmanuel Ngu said "when leadership is upright, the land is at peace, but when pride or arrogance enters leadership, the community suffers, as authority is not given for self-glory, but for service to mankind. This, he said, applies to all who hold positions of responsibility in their village traditional settings,development committees, family heads, youth leaders and parents as well.
HRM,Fon Doh Gah Nyamyin III
In a chat with the media
He exhorted his fellow country men to be collaborative for the growth of the village. "The village grows when leaders lead well and when the people support rightly". He went on.
while cautioning against dissenting voices, he exhorted the population to guard against unnecessary squabbles and distraction as " not every noise deserves their attention. Just as not every drumbeat is for dancing .He said
He prayed for a return to normalcy to allow for the organisation of their cultural jamboree notably the "TaLelah" dance by end of year.
He advised all and sundry to act with wisdom and calm heartednes in the face of controversies, as "when we plan to resolve disagreements, we should choose what builds peace and unity rather than self aggrandisement. "
He exhorted his people to be true sons and daughters of Balikumbat, by staying together and working in the interest of the village.
The President General of BADDO Munjah Vitalis Fagbs and the National youth Coordinator Dr.Petela Gildas Nyugha, intimated in a chat with the madia that the annual event was meant to wish their fon a happy new year, and to thank him for his good works and also pledge their unwavering support of the development vision the Fon has for their village-Balikumbat.
Via the event, they prayed for peace ,unity and development, while promising to support the vision of the Fon to chart a new destiny for their village.
They affirmed that their fon is a dynamic,assiduous and accomodative traditional authority. This they said explains why they saw the need to venerate him with quality Royal chairs that would embellish their newly constructed palace edifice .
The fon who was visibly marveled by mobilisation and material assistance to the Palace, appreciated the initiators of programme, while encouraging them to embrace the culture of peace and forgiveness for the good of their village.
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