Senator Fointama Hilda Empowers Kom Farmers in Yaoundé with Seeds, Training

Some beneficiaries pose for a picture with Senator Fointama Hilda 

About 200 people from the Kom community in Yaoundé have received improved maize seeds, thanks to a donation from Senator Fointama Hilda, in a move aimed at boosting farming and improving livelihoods.

The distribution took place at the KOMCUDA Hall in Mbankolo, where farmers gathered not only to receive seeds but also to gain knowledge that will help them improve their agricultural activities.

The initiative is part of ongoing efforts by the Senator to support farmers, especially women, and to promote food security, economic growth, and self-reliance.

To ensure that the farmers adequately grasp how to use the improved maize seeds, an agricultural technician was invited to speak to the farmers. What started as a simple talk later turned into an interactive workshop. Farmers were educated on modern farming methods and encouraged to form cooperatives, which would enable them to benefit from support provided by the government through the Ministry of Agriculture.

Many participants showed strong interest in this idea, seeing it as an opportunity to grow their farms and access more resources.

Cross section of women

One of the beneficiaries, Komalua Joy, expressed her gratitude for the support, noting that the improved maize seeds will help them to increase their production this season.

The distribution in Yaoundé is a continuation of similar support already provided in Boyo Division, where the Senator donated one ton of improved maize seeds to each of the four subdivisions—Fundong, Belo, Njinikom, and Bum.

Beyond seeds, Senator Fointama Hilda has also supported farmers with tools. In May 2025, she donated items such as cutlasses, hoes, wheelbarrows, and watering cans to farming groups, encouraging them to remain strong and committed to agriculture despite challenges.

Her efforts are focused on making agriculture more productive, profitable, and sustainable, especially for rural women who depend on farming for their livelihoods.

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Ndi Tsembom Elvis