Unity in Action: Dr. Tanifom Peter's Peace Cup Fosters Renewed Community Spirit in Bamendankwe

Unity in Action: Dr. Tanifom Peter's Peace Cup Fosters Renewed Community Spirit in Bamendankwe

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Dr. Taniform Peter, a prominent elite of Bamendankwe in the Bamenda I Subdivision of the Mezam Division in the North West Region of Cameroon, has urged the youth of his community to join him in rebranding the subdivision. He believes that by doing so, they can become a modern and productive society with youth taking center stage.

Speaking at the launch of the sixth edition of his Peace, Unity, and Development Cup this Sunday July 20, 2020, which brings together youth from across the socio-political spectrum and various quarters in Bamendankwe, Dr. Peter emphasized that promoting peace and unity is more beneficial to the youth than destructive activities. He stressed that rebranding Bamendankwe is not the exclusive responsibility of elites alone but a collective effort of every son and daughter of the Bamenda I Subdivision.

The Divisional Officer for Bamenda I Subdivision, Mboh Barnabas was present to launch the rebranded edition, demonstrating the community's commitment to development. Dr. Peter expressed his gratitude to his wife for her continuous and enthusiastic support, promising to always stand by his community as long as they promote peace and unity.

To illustrate his dedication to the community, Dr. Peter shared a personal anecdote. He revealed that there are times when he and his wife would like to go on vacation, but she encourages him to prioritize giving back to the community instead. He used the opportunity to throw his weight behind the Bamenda I Mayor and the Bamenda City Mayor, as well as the President of the North West Youth Council, Mokom Samuel. He was particularly grateful to the Director General of the Douala Ports Authority, Cyrus Ngo'o, for continuously believing in his project of bringing peace to Bamendankwe and by extension, the North West Region, through sports. 

The Bamenda I Mayor, Mbigha Felix, who also serves as Vice President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), warmly welcomed dignitaries who accompanied the cup donor for the official kickoff of the annual competition. He expressed gratitude to Dr. Tanifom Peter, describing him as a blessing to the municipality. Mayor Mbigha Felix highlighted Dr. Peter's various initiatives in Bamenda I, noting that they have sparked envy from other communities.

He praised Dr. Peter's contributions and expressed hope that the Bujong School field, which has been hosting the competition since its inception, would receive similar attention to the newly constructed Bamendankwe synthetic stadium. The mayor's words underscored the impact of Dr. Peter's efforts on the community and the municipality's development.

The opening match, which pitted Ntahnghang Youths against Bujong United, saw Ntahnghang take the day with a single goal. The competition, expected to end on August 30, 2025, features 16 teams in the senior category and 7 teams in the veterans category.