BUNS Construction: Cameroon’s pride in construction works.

This season, it has earned its place as Cameroon’s pride in construction works.

BUNS Construction has built its reputation sufficient enough across decades, placing it as an international construction company of Cameroonian origin, whose works continue to attract admiration at the global stage.

Little wonder, BUNS Construction has won Cameroon’s Best Construction Company Award; for its timely and quality delivery of projects that respect international standards.

The Yaounde-headquartered company bagged the deserving distinction recently. This was during the 23rd edition of The Guardian Post Achievement Award, held in Ebolowa, South Region.

The high-level panel that oversaw the award, said BUNS Construction is a standout company.

The jury said BUNS Construction has an “…acclaimed reputation in respecting international standards in the execution of infrastructure projects across the country and exemplary corporate social responsibility”.

The jury described BUNS Construction as a solid trail blazer in quality works in the construction sector. 

It stated that as a company in a highly competitive sector, BUNS Construction has continued to display world-class know-how in the execution of assigned projects across Cameroon.

The company continues to be commended for the quality of works in the construction sector. 

The Guardian Post Achievement Award jury was categorical that the efforts of BUNS Construction cannot go unnoticed in terms of prompt delivery, good and durable infrastructure; which have greatly contributed to the development of the country’s transportation sector.

Owing to its latest recognition, BUNS Construction is also being celebrated and rated as a role model in the country’s construction sector.

This is on account of driving innovation and setting standards in the country’s most crucial sectors. 

Construction works that speak 

BUNS Construction has realisations dotted across the country of its works that continue to tell of why it has become the pride of the nation. 

Every of such projects carry a message of the vision and determination of its founder and Managing Director, Njong Eric. 

Zoetele-Nkolyop road

The road in the Dja and Lobo Division of the South Region, was constructed by BUNS Construction between 2011 and 2016. The Zoetele-Nkolyop road, that covers over a length of 27.4 km is part of the Dja and Lobo stretch.

 It included general earthworks, asphalt surfacing, drainage, horizontal and vertical signage, as well as the construction of a bridge over the Lobo River at Zouameyong (1 mixed steel concrete double-beam bridge of 1 x 38ml), the development of the Ndjom Yekombo crossroads on the DJA road loop and related works. 

The aim of these works is to improve transport infrastructure and promote the Region's economic development. These works amounted to approximately 17 billion FCFA.

Ketta-Djoum road, transport facilitation on Brazzaville-Yaounde corridor

The Ketta-Djoum road (503 km long), is an important segment of the highway linking the capitals of Congo (Brazzaville) and Cameroon (Yaounde).

The works, carried out by BUNS Construction between 2013 and 2019, involved the upgrading of the Ketta-Djoum road, including general earthworks, asphalt surfacing, drainage, horizontal and vertical signposting, related works and others. 

It was supported by the Ministry of Public Works and financed by the African Development Bank and the World Bank, with the aim of modernising and improving this important communication route in Cameroon. 

The aim is to strengthen regional connectivity, stimulate local economic development and improve transport conditions for local residents and traders, at a cost of about 60 billion FCFA. 

The complexity of the project involved excavating 1,200 km of cliffs and 30,000 m3 of rock.

Access road, bypass around Limbe Omnisport Stadium in Ngeme, Lot 2

As part of the organisation of the 2016 African Cup of Nations, BUNS Construction carried out construction works on the access road and bypass around the Limbe Omnisport Stadium in Ngeme, Lot 2. 

These works included the creation of roads (opening of runways, general earthworks, asphalt surfacing, construction of a roundabout) to facilitate access to the stadium and improve traffic flow around it. 

The aim was to optimise the road infrastructure and support events and sporting activities in the South West Region.  The construction work took one year to complete and cost around 12 billion FCFA.

Asphalting of Manki Bridge section of Mape

The project was carried out by BUNS Construction between 2014 and 2019 and involved asphalting the 25.1 km Manki Bridge of the Mapé section of the National Road Number 6 (general earthworks, asphalt surfacing, drainage and engineering structures, horizontal and vertical signalling and other related works. 

It also included the construction of three reinforced concrete bridges: one bridge over the Mvi: 4 x 21.70 m + 1 x 10.70 m (97.60 m in total, bridge with eight girders under the carriageway); one bridge over the Mapé River: 3 x 21.20 m + 1 x 10.70 m (74.30 m in total, bridge with eight girders under the carriageway) and one bridge over the Nkoup River: 21 metres.

This project aimed to improve road infrastructure and regional connections, thus demonstrating the capabilities and significant achievements of BUNS Construction in the field of major public works, worth about 22 billion FCFA.

Heavy maintenance on Nsimalen-Mbalmayo-Ebolowa road

The heavy maintenance project on the National Road No. 2, covering the Nsimalen-Mbalmayo-Ebolowa section of over a distance of 161km, was carried out by BUNS Construction, between 2017 and 2020, with the aim of rehabilitating and modernising this important stretch. 

The construction works included strengthening the pavement, repairing existing infrastructure and improving road safety. 

This project is crucial in optimising traffic conditions and supporting regional economic development. The construction work cost around 25 billion FCFA.

Obala-Nanga Eboko-Bouam road 

Construction works on Section Three of the National Road No 1, linking Nding to Mbgaba; over a distance of 40.4 km, included the creation of a modern, durable pavement (general earthworks, asphalt surfacing, drainage and engineering structures, horizontal and vertical signalling and other related works). It has as key objective improving connectivity between Obala, Nanga Eboko and Bouam. 

Carried out by BUNS Construction, the project aimed to strengthen road infrastructure, facilitate regional trade and support local economic development. The construction work is worth 25 billion FCFA.

Rehabilitation of Babadjou-Bamenda road

The rehabilitation works carried out by BUNS Construction on the Babadjou-Bamenda road, Section 1, covering the Babadjou-Matazem section of over 17 km, (general earthworks, asphalt surfacing, drainage and engineering structures, horizontal and vertical signalling and others) have restored and improved the essential road linking Babadjou to Bamenda. 

The main objective was to improve traffic flow, road safety and user comfort. The complexity of the project had laid in the fact that it was carried out in an unsafe area, completed with ghost town days, amounting to about 26 billion FCFA.

Kumbo-Ndu-Nkambe-Misaje stretch 

Another construction work being carried out by BUNS Construction is the National Highway No. 11, Ring Road section, covering the Kumbo-Ndu-Nkambe-Misaje section in Bui and Donga Mantung Divisions of the North West Region.

It is divided into three lots. Lot One being constructed by BUNS Construction is the stretch Kumbo-Ndu section.

It covers a distance of 39 km (general earthworks, asphalt surfacing, drainage and engineering structures, horizontal and vertical signalling, etc.). 

The aim is to create a modern road infrastructure to improve connectivity between these localities, facilitate the transportation of goods and people, and stimulate the economic development of the North West Region. 

The complexity of the project lies in the fact that it is being carried out amidst security challenges, at a cost of 34 billion FCFA.

If these road construction projects carried out by BUNS Construction, to the admiration and praise by all and sundry, are anything to go by, then pundits are right when they say BUNS Construction is the cream among the crowd of road construction companies in Cameroon.   

The company is also involved in urban renewal projects such as improvement and rehabilitation of urban neighbourhoods and other areas. 

It has carried out urban renewal projects in towns such as Yaounde, Douala, among others.

BUNS Construction’s ability to work in risky zones

It should be noted that BUNS Construction has shown its ability to work in risky zones like the case of Babadjou-Bamenda and Kumbo-Ndu-Nkambe-Misaje roads. 

The company has taken up constructions works which were abandoned by other companies, citing insecurity.

In so doing, BUNS Construction has suffered huge losses as some of its equipment were destroyed in risky zones in the North West Region. 

BUNS giving Bamenda a new phase, contributing to peace

BUNS Construction is also classed at the top for its exceptional Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, and ongoing works that are embellishing Bamenda. 

When government launched multibillion road works in Bamenda, it took only BUNS Construction with its acclaimed credibility and capacity to take the risk.

Amid the security challenges in Bamenda, BUNS Construction came forth as a true citizen company and development catalyzer.  Since it began works across the city, the outlook of Bamenda has changed and its beauty and urban positioning has also helped to further distance the people and the North West Region away from separatist propaganda.

BUNS Construction has sustained community engagements, reaching out to vital social groups in Bamenda such as commercial motorcycle riders. 

This has placed it as a key stakeholder in complementing the efforts of government and other civil society organisations to revive peace, social cohesion and recovery of Bamenda.

Njong Eric: The iconic entrepreurial giant 

Known for his silence and discretion, BUNS Construction Founder and Managing Director, Njong Eric, is an unrivalled entrepreneurial giant in Cameroon’s business ecosystem.

He is an excellent community development frontrunner, avid business builder, wealth creator and distinct employer of labour. 

He is one of the nation’s movers and shakers. Even with his contribution to national development, Njong Eric is admired for his uncommon humility. He has stakes in the country’s finance, insurance agriculture and real estate sectors.

His companies offer a source of livelihood to thousands of citizens from across the country and expatriates.

Njong Eric’s visionary and positive outlook on life, many say, account for the quality and seriousness with which his company does jobs.

He founded BUNS Construction in 1993. Today, the company has grown from a turnover of just 10,000,000 to 20 billion FCFA.

Another inspiring story of his growth pattern shows that the company started off with three workers viz; a secretary, engineer and architect.

BUNS Construction, under Njong Eric’s moving leadership today boosts of at least 1,500 permanent workers and over 700 temporary staff. 

As a star looking for the next big thing to do that benefits the highest number of persons, his boldness in powering Cameroon’s development is a testament of his commitment to giving his country the best.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3835 of Thursday July 02, 2026