By Zera Nambu
Fundong Council in Boyo Division has secured funding for seven community-led development projects after signing a financing agreement under the Local Governance and Resilient Communities Project (PROLOG).
The agreement was signed on Tuesday, July 21, at the PROLOG Regional Office in Bamenda, alongside six other councils in the North West Region.
The projects, worth 205.86 million francs CFA, were selected through consultations with local communities. They aim to improve access to basic services and support economic recovery in the municipality.
Fundong Mayor Denis Awoh Ndang said the council has prioritized three potable water projects to extend piped water to more communities, describing access to clean water as a basic need.
He said the council will also construct part of the Fundong market to boost business activities and increase council revenue, which has dropped due to the ongoing socio political crisis.
Another project will see the installation of solar-powered streetlights in parts of the municipality. The mayor said the lights will improve security and provide reliable energy for small businesses affected by frequent power outages.
According to the mayor, the selected projects reflect the priorities identified by residents and show how decentralization allows communities to play a greater role in local development.
PROLOG North West Regional Coordinator Dr. Yessi Anthony Bunguh said Fundong is one of seven councils benefiting from the third phase of the Community Investment Support Grant. The other beneficiary councils are Belo, Elak Oku, Jakiri, Ndop, Njikwa, and Tubah.
Dr. Bunguh said all projects met the program’s climate resilience, environmental, and social safeguard requirements before they were approved.
He added that although insecurity continues to affect field supervision in some areas, PROLOG monitors project implementation through reports, photographs, videos, and regular feedback from beneficiary communities.
The program also requires residents to identify and prioritize projects during village assemblies before councils submit them for funding.
According to PROLOG, the seven councils qualified for the grants after demonstrating good governance and sound financial management under the program’s earlier Performance Based Grant scheme.