By Betrand Ntumnyuy —
The Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute, has arrived in the East Region for a two-day working visit marked by high expectations and enthusiastic reception.
Upon arrival, PM Dion Ngute was warmly received by East Regional Governor Grégoire Mvogo, alongside administrative, political, and traditional elites of the region. Supporters of the ruling CPDM party also turned out in their numbers, waving party flags and chanting slogans as the Prime Minister’s convoy drove through.
Stopover in Ayos
Before reaching Bertoua, the East regional capital, the Prime Minister made a brief stop in Ayos, Nyong-et-Mfoumou Division of the Centre Region. There, local authorities and CPDM militants gathered to greet him. Residents lined the streets to shake hands and exchange words with the Head of Government, reflecting both excitement and curiosity about his visit.
Focus of the Visit
During his two-day stay, Chief Dr Dion Ngute is expected to inspect ongoing government projects and assess development priorities in the East Region. The visit will also provide an opportunity to engage with local leaders, listen to community concerns, and evaluate how government programs are impacting livelihoods in one of Cameroon’s resource-rich yet infrastructurally challenged regions.
A major highlight of the visit is the official opening of the Mbama-Messamena road in Haut Nyong Division. The 38-kilometre stretch, recently bitumenized, is a landmark infrastructure project expected to ease movement across the area, improve access to healthcare, and boost the transportation of agricultural produce.
Officials say the road will help “declare production pools,” meaning it will open up farmlands to markets and promote economic integration for the communities along its axis.
A Timely Visit
The Prime Minister’s tour comes at a crucial time, as the government pushes forward with infrastructure, energy, and social development projects across the country. His presence in the East is seen as a signal of renewed commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by the region, including road infrastructure, health services, and investment in local industries.
Looking Ahead
For many in the East, the Prime Minister’s visit is more than an official mission — it is a chance to draw national attention to local realities. As one resident in Ayos remarked, “It is not every day that the Head of Government passes through here. We hope his visit will bring real change to our communities.”
The two-day working visit continues tomorrow, with scheduled stops at project sites, administrative institutions, and community meetings.
