Tombel : A Hub Of Social Integration

Tombel, last weekend, was boiling with preparations towards the 50th anniversary of Cameroon’s unitary State whose advent in 1972 changed the hitherto 11-year federal government (1961-1972) into a united one. 
From the central regional coordination of South West Governor, Bernard Okalia Bilai, the ripples of preparations for 20 May, 2022, have reached far-flung peripheries of the South West Region. In Tombel, the Divisional Officer, Leonard Nyam is on permanent alert and coordinating rehearsals for next Friday's event.
This is Tombel that harbours a cream of Cameroonians from the West, East, North, and South Regions of Cameroon. Inhabitants are either farmers, public workers, business persons or citizens who enjoy the blend of living together. Amidst the turmoil of the Anglophone crisis, Tombel has for long been going about their daily life without hindrances. Good neighbourliness is the order of the day as local and elitist politicians of Tombel have worked hard over the years to ensure the importance of peace. 
Tombel used to be a hot bed for terrorism activities in the early days of independence. Owing to the situation of “marquisard” that pushed hundreds to take refuge in Tombel from all corners, the locality became a melting pot for all comers. Yet, they all live in peace and harmony.
Neighbourhoods like “Ngap”, “Three Corners”, and “Ngomeyong” are cosmopolitan habitations in Tombel. Its closeness to Loum on the Fancophone side of the country gives Tombel a rainbow composite of bilingualism, cultures and cohesion. Eventhough to obtain water in Tombel is likened to obtaining crocodile tear...