At evaluation of works on Kumba cooking gas factory: CSPH DG drums grassroots support to ensure project's success.

Okie made the appeal in Kumba on Friday, August 29. This was during a visit to evaluate work on the seven billion FCFA project expected to be delivered within 24 months. The project was launched four months ago.

The Senior Divisional Officer, SDO, of Meme Division, Chamberlain Ntou'ou Ndong, the President of the South West Regional Assembly, Bakoma Elango, elite and traditional rulers accompanied Okie during the visit.

After a field visit to evaluate work, the CSPH Director General held a working session with stakeholders at the Divisional Office.

During the exchanges, he challenged the Meme administration, traditional rulers and councillors to regularly visit the project site to ensure work is advancing.

He assured that sons and daughters of Meme Division that they will be given priority to provide labour as works advance. Okie sounded confident that the project which he reiterated is a gift of President Paul Biya to the entire South West Region will be delivered in record time.

Okie recalled that CSPH said the company plans to construct a filling station in Ekondo Titi similar to the ones in Tombel and Tombel.

Announces road, electricity extension to site

The CSPH boss disclosed during his visit that that a double lane road will be constructed to the gas plant to ease circulation.  Okie also said electricity will also be extended to the gas filling station once works are completed.

Elite used the DG’s visit to reiterate their delight with the project. The Board Chairperson of the National Oil Refining Corporation, Dr Ndoh Bertha Bakata, said the population is happy with the project.

Dr Bakata who doubles as president of Meme Women said in line with the appeal of the CSPH DG, she will rally women to visit the project site and see how works are advancing.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3551 of Monday September 01, 2025