Bamenda II Council executive, partners at an information meeting in Bamenda
Bamenda generates thousands of tons of waste material daily that, if properly managed, could serve as a significant source of economic value. Instead, poor waste disposal has led to environmental degradation, with garbage scattered across neighbourhoods and heaps of refuse obstructing roads especially around the Mile Six Mankon neighbourhood, causing serious traffic congestion.
Plastic waste, particularly bottles, continues to block waterways, worsening flooding around Mulang, and sanitation challenges. Yet experts note that this so-called waste represents “wealth in disguise” when recycled and transformed through modern waste management systems.
In a bid to harness this untapped potential, the Mayor of Bamenda II Council, Peter Chenwi, undertook several working visits to Canada between 2022 and 2025 to secure partnerships aimed at establishing a modern waste treatment facility in his municipality.
These trips that took him to the Brampton City Council and the council of Aurora, culminated in the signing of the Bamenda Waste-to-Energy Project, a multi-billion-franc initiative developed in partnership with Global Ventures of North America LLC (GVNA). The project is set to become Cameroon’s first-ever waste treatment plant.
Mayor Chenwi Peter of Bamenda II
On January 10, 2026, Mayor Chenwi, accompanied by municipal councillors of Bamenda II and other stakeholders, received Emmanuel Ntoko, to explain what this project is all about and the immediate benefits to the Bamenda II Council area.
Addressing the population, Ntoko confirmed that GVNA will oversee the design, construction, financing, operation, and management of the facility. He explained that his visit was intended to reaffirm the project’s viability and reassure residents that it is moving beyond planning into implementation.
Mayor Chenwi disclosed that preliminary work is expected to begin in February. He noted that local authorities, including the Fons of four villages that make up the Municipality and the Divisional Officer, have committed to making land available for the project.
According to the Mayor, the plant will occupy 15 hectares and is projected to create 15,000 direct jobs and 30,000 indirect jobs. He called on the population to fully cooperate with the council to ensure the timely realization of the project.
Emmanuel Ntoko, focal person for the project (standing)
Beyond waste processing, the facility will feature auxiliary infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, and restaurants. It is also expected to produce recycled outputs including tiles, manure, fertilizers, and other reusable materials.
Cross section of the population and councillors
Emmanuel Ntoko further stated that the Bamenda II Council will be benefiting from Ambulances, fire trucks and hospital beds from the Aurora council in the months ahead. An announcement which was saluted by the councillors.
"We have successfully setup the equipment pool. If we can have a fire truck, it will be the best as we have suffered from numerous fire incidents in this Municipality in the recent past. We will also be the first council to own." Councillor Chia Andrew said.
Emmanuel Ntoko decorated by the Fon of Nsongwa
Emmanuel Ntoko receives award for his patriotism and pushing development in Cameroon from the diaspora
The Bamenda II municipality and Cameroon as a whole now looks forward to this landmark initiative, which promises not only improved environmental sanitation but also significant economic and employment opportunities through sustainable waste management.
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Ndi Tsembom Elvis
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