Environmental Protection: Bamenda II Waste-to-Energy Project, The Magic Wan

Pictorial Of The Visit Of Ntoko Emmanuel Visit To Bamenda

By Raymond Dingana

Bamenda produces thousands of tons of waste every day. This waste, which should be a source of wealth if well treated, instead harms the environment. Garbage is scattered everywhere, and in some areas, piles of waste block roads thereby creating serious congestion.

Plastic bottles are blocking waterways, leading to more environmental issues. However, this waste, often seen as trash, can actually be a valuable resource. In other words, what the population describes as wealth in disguise.

To tap into this hidden wealth, Mayor Peter Chenwi of the Bamenda II Council made several trips to Canada between 2022, and 2025 to establish a waste treatment plant in his municipality.

Cross Section Of The Population 

Thanks to these efforts, the Bamenda Waste-to-Energy Project was born in partnership with Global Ventures of North America LLC (GVNA). This multi-billion franc project will create Cameroon’s first waste treatment plant.

On January 10, 2026, Mayor Chenwi, municipal councillors, and other stakeholders welcomed Mr. Emmanuel Nkoto from GVNA, who is the Focal Point for the Establishment of the Bamenda Waste Management Plant.

In a exchange with the population, Ntoko stated that GVNA will be involved in the

 "design, construction, financing, operation, and management of the waste treatment plant in Bamenda II."

He also said his visit was to confirm the project’s existence, ensuring it’s not just a plan but something that will happen soon.

Ntoko Emmanuel And Another Official From Global Ventures North America 

On his part, Mayor Chenwi disclosed that,

“We expect this project to start in February. The focal point of the project is here, and they have assured us they will return in February to conduct feasibility studies. We’re ready to provide land, and the Fon and D.O have confirmed we will have it.”

The plant will be built on 15 hectares of land, creating 15,000 direct jobs and 30,000 indirect jobs, according to Mayor Chenwi. He urged the community to cooperate with the council to ensure the project is completed on time.

Additional features of the waste management plant will include schools, hospitals, and restaurants. The plant will produce tiles, manure, fertilizers, and various other recycled materials.

Mayor Peter Chenwi Of The Bamenda II Council 

The Bamenda II municipality and all of Cameroon eagerly anticipate this landmark step in environmental protection with the arrival of the country's first waste treatment plant which will no doubt contribute enormously to keeping the environment clean.