Cameroon's Minister of Public Works, Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi, led a review of ongoing road infrastructure projects in the Extrême-Nord, Nord, and Adamaoua regions in Yaoundé. The exercise aimed to assess the progress of the projects, identify constraints, and prescribe measures to ensure timely completion. The minister emphasized the importance of this exercise, citing the need to address difficulties constructively.
The projects under review include the 242 km Ngaoundéré-Garoua road. According to M. Hu, deputy director of the Chinese company CGCOCC, which is working on the Ngaoundéré-Garoua section, the main challenges are the liberation of the road corridor and the relocation of Camtel, Camwater, and Socadel networks. The company is working to resolve these issues with the minister's support. Another challenge is the approval of execution studies for the first 14 km of lot 1.
The control mission has been mobilized on lots 4 and 5 of the Ngaoundéré-Garoua project since early September. Victor Gimou, from the SIMA International group, stated that they are working on validating the plans for the first 10 km. The company has completed its priority installations, including the production of aggregates and the setup of the construction site.
The minister's visit also included an assessment of the Guirvidig-Pouss project. Although details are limited, the minister reportedly issued key instructions to ensure the project's progress. The projects under review are being jointly financed, and their successful completion is expected to improve the regions' transportation infrastructure.
The evaluation exercise is part of the government's efforts to monitor and improve the implementation of road projects across the country. By identifying and addressing challenges, the government aims to ensure that these projects are completed on time and within budget. The minister's proactive approach is expected to help resolve issues and facilitate the smooth execution of the projects.
Cameroon has been investing in road infrastructure to boost economic growth and improve living standards. The country's transportation network plays a critical role in facilitating trade and commerce, and the government is working to upgrade and expand the network. The jointly financed road projects are part of this effort, and their successful completion is expected to have a positive impact on the regions.
The government has assured stakeholders that it will work to address the challenges facing the projects and ensure their timely completion. With the minister's oversight and the involvement of various stakeholders, the projects are expected to move forward smoothly. The evaluation exercise has provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss issues and work towards finding solutions.
Key points
- The Cameroonian government is actively monitoring and evaluating road projects in the Extrême-Nord, Nord, and Adamaoua regions to ensure their timely completion.
- The projects under review include the 242 km Ngaoundéré-Garoua road, which is being worked on by the Chinese company CGCOCC.
- The government aims to address challenges and facilitate the smooth execution of the jointly financed road projects.
