National Cocoa & Coffee Board: Chief Nofuruh Ivens takes command as Kumba agency chief.

This was during a ceremony presided by the Chief of Service in charge of Marketing and Statistics at the NCCB, Chabou Francis. 

Chabou performed the ritual on behalf of the Director General of NCCB, Michael Ndoping. The official charged Chief Nofuruh to be assiduous and diligent in executing the task assigned to him.

Talking to reporters after his installation, Chief Nofuruh thanked God Almighty for the privilege accorded to him. He also expressed gratitude to the Director General of NCCB for the confidence bestowed on him.

Chief Nofuruh promised to be productive and function in line with directives of his hierarchy. He also noted that with the support of his collaborators, they are going to sustain efforts to revitalise the cocoa and coffee sector.

The traditional ruler is the fourth chief of agency of the NCCB in Kumba. His appointment comes at a time when the National Cocoa and Coffee Board through its Director General, Michael Ndoping, issued new directives.

Among them is a decision reminding stakeholders that cocoa trade in Cameroon is liberalised in accordance with Law No. 95/11 of 27 July 1995 as amended by Law No. 2004/025 of 30 December 2004. 

Recall that His Majesty Nofuruh through decision No. 0/I/000982/ONCC/DG/DGA/CAB of 11 September, 2026 of the NCCB DG.

He took over from Henry Mote who has been transferred to the NCCB head office in Bonanjo, Douala. His Majesty Nofuruh is a sworn produce inspector. He is also the traditional ruler of Nake Bokoko, Mbonge Subdivision, Meme Division of the South West Region. As agency head, he is in charge of four Divisions vis; Meme, Fako, Kupe Muanenguba, and Ndian.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3944 of Monday October 19, 2026