The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Gabriel Mbairobe, has initiated a program to provide fuel grants to agricultural station chiefs across Cameroon. On November 2, 2026, a handover ceremony was held at the Centre Regional delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The program aims to support 2,000 station chiefs in different localities around the country. Each chief will receive a fuel grant of FCFA 150,000.
The fuel grants are intended to cover the operations of the station chiefs for the 2026 fiscal year. According to Effa Messi Gregroire Saturin, Director of Financial Resources at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the grants will enable the station chiefs to travel and effectively support producers in the field. The program is expected to boost agricultural activities and productivity in the country.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has taken this step to ensure that station chiefs are closer to farmers and can better monitor their agricultural activities. By providing amenities to facilitate field work, the ministry aims to increase efficiency and productivity in the agricultural sector. The program is part of the government's efforts to promote agricultural development and improve the livelihoods of farmers.
A total of 2,000 motorcycles will be provided to the station chiefs, along with the fuel grants. This will enable them to move around easily and carry out their duties effectively. The program is expected to have a positive impact on the agricultural sector, which is a significant contributor to Cameroon's economy.
The handover ceremony was attended by officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, as well as representatives from various agricultural organizations. The program has been well-received by the beneficiaries, who have expressed their gratitude to the government for the support.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has a crucial role in promoting agricultural development in Cameroon. The ministry is responsible for formulating policies and programs to support the growth of the agricultural sector. The fuel grant program is one of the initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and productivity of agricultural activities in the country.
The government of Cameroon has been taking steps to promote agricultural development and improve the livelihoods of farmers. The fuel grant program for agricultural station chiefs is one of the initiatives aimed at supporting the growth of the agricultural sector. The program is expected to have a positive impact on the economy and the lives of farmers and their communities.
Key points
- The Cameroon government has disbursed fuel grants of FCFA 150,000 each to 2,000 agricultural station chiefs to facilitate field work and support producers.
