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Foumbot: French Dev't Agency donates tractor, trailers to ease waste management.

by Mboro Mesumbe Bwang
17 Jul 2025 12:33
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Donation presented to officials

The French Development Agency, AFD, has strengthened Foumbot Council’s waste management efforts with the donation of a tractor and three trailers.
The official handover ceremony took place recently in Foumbot, Noun Division of the West Region.

This was in the presence of the Divisional Officer, DO, of Foumbot, Jude Ewane Mbong. Also present were several local authorities, technical partners, and representatives of civil society organisations.

The initiative, according to an official of AFD, seeks to support and improve sustainable waste management in the municipality.

The donation, the official stated, aims to equip Foumbot with practical tools to tackle growing environmental and sanitation concerns linked to rapid urbanisation.

The latest support from AFD, adds to ongoing efforts to decentralise public services and empower local councils in the country to provide basic amenities, especially in the areas of hygiene and sanitation.

Speaking during the ceremony, the Mayor of Foumbot, El Hadj Njoya Inoussa, expressed deep appreciation for the donation.

He stated that the equipment will significantly enhance the council’s capacity to ensure regular waste pre-collection and collection across the municipality.

“This intervention comes at a critical moment when urban growth is placing increasing pressure on our waste management systems. These tools will improve our response to sanitation challenges, making Foumbot cleaner and healthier,” Mayor Njoya said.

He further pledged that the equipment will be used responsibly and effectively, and reiterated the council's commitment to promoting public hygiene and improving the living conditions of residents.

The mayor also called on the population to support the council’s environmental initiatives through better waste disposal practices.

With the added logistics, Foumbot, the mayor said, hopes to improve waste management efficiency and set a precedent for other councils in the region.

Partners during the ceremony lauded the initiative and encouraged further collaboration between development partners and local councils to promote sustainable urban development.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3505 of Wednesday July 16, 2025