The Senior Divisional Officer for Meme, Ntou'ou Ndong Chamberlin, recently handed over building materials to over 100 families of Internally Displaced persons (IDP) in Kumba. The materials, which include 1000 corrugated sheets, 1000 bags of cement, planks, and nails, are aimed at helping the IDPs rebuild their homes in the Mbonge Sub-Division, Meme Division of the South West Region. This gesture is part of the efforts of the Head of State, President Paul Biya, to provide assistance to those affected by the ongoing conflict in the region.

The IDPs expressed gratitude to the government for the support, which they believe will help them to restart their lives. The building materials will enable them to reconstruct their homes, which were destroyed during the conflict. The government has been working to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict, including food, shelter, and medical care. The IDPs are expected to use the materials to build new homes, which will provide them with a sense of security and stability.

In addition to the building materials, over 800 families in Meme Division received humanitarian assistance from the Head of State on December 23, 2018. The assistance included soap, oil, sardine, mattresses, blankets, sugar, and other essential items. The Meme SDO used the handing over ceremony to appeal to those who are still in the bushes to come out and receive their own share of the assistance from the Head of State. He also called on the youths who are carrying arms in the bushes to put them down and come out, assuring them that they will immediately be integrated into the society by the state.

The conflict in the South West Region has led to the displacement of thousands of people, who are in need of humanitarian assistance. The government has been working to provide support to those affected, including IDPs and refugees. The provision of building materials and humanitarian assistance is part of the government's efforts to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the conflict. The government has also been working to restore peace and stability in the region.

The Meme SDO urged the various Divisional Officers of the five sub-Divisions that make up Meme Division to ensure that the assistance reaches those who need it most. He also called on the local population to support the government's efforts to restore peace and stability in the region. The government has been working to address the root causes of the conflict, including poverty, unemployment, and marginalization.

The provision of building materials and humanitarian assistance to IDPs is part of the government's efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. The government has been working to provide support to those affected by the conflict, including IDPs, refugees, and host communities. The IDPs are expected to use the building materials to reconstruct their homes and restart their lives.

The government's efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to IDPs and promote peace and stability in the region have been commended by local leaders and residents. The provision of building materials and humanitarian assistance is seen as a step towards addressing the humanitarian crisis in the region. The government is expected to continue providing support to those affected by the conflict.

Key points

  • The government of Cameroon has provided building materials to over 100 families of Internally Displaced persons to reconstruct their homes.
  • Over 800 families in Meme Division received humanitarian assistance from the Head of State in December 2018.
  • The government has been working to provide support to those affected by the conflict, including IDPs, refugees, and host communities.

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