Bamenda II Waste-to-Energy Project Moves Closer To Reality As Feasibility Study Begins

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By Raymond Dingana


The long-awaited Bamenda II Waste-to-Energy Project is moving closer to implementation, with feasibility studies expected to begin in the coming weeks.

The project, which seeks to turn waste into energy while creating jobs and improving waste management, is being developed by the Bamenda II Council in partnership with Global Ventures of North America (GVNA).

GVNA Africa Regional Director and Country Director for Cameroon Operations, Emmanuel Ntoko, was in Bamenda on Saturday, August 8, 2026, for a meeting to launch the feasibility study phase.

The meeting brought together Bamenda II Mayor Peter Chenwi, Mezam Senior Divisional Officer Simone Emile Mooh, traditional rulers, councillors and other partners.

GVNA Africa Regional Director and Country Director for Cameroon Operations, Emmanuel Ntoko


Ntoko said the feasibility studies are expected to start within three weeks. He explained that his visit was also to ensure that the land and other arrangements needed for the project are in place.

“This feasibility studies will begin in the next three weeks. I came here to make sure the land and everything promised to us is allocated. I will make sure the CEO of GVNA and engineers who have built other plants in other countries come. Three weeks thereafter, everything kicks off,” 

Ntoko said.

Mayor Peter Chenwi expressed confidence that the project will succeed, saying the council has already reached the feasibility study stage after earlier preparations.

“We are already at the feasibility phase. A year ago, Ntoko was here to see whether we were actually ready for this project, and fortunately, he has seen that we are more than ready,”

 Mayor Chenwi said.

The issue of land was also discussed. The SDO for Mezam, Simone Emile Mooh said the Paramount Fon of Mankon had made about 20 hectares of land available for the project. He added that other traditional leaders were ready to provide more land if necessary. HRH Fonguh Emmanuel Ndi III, Fon of Nsongwa, also confirmed the willingness of traditional authorities to support the project.

Beyond waste management, the project is expected to contribute to job creation, energy production and opportunities for young people.



Cross Section Of Attendees At The Launch

For many residents, the next major test is implementation. The population is now watching closely and hoping that the Waste-to-Energy Project will move from plans and promises to actual construction and operation.

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