Yaounde-Olama-Kribi Road : Bolster For Ngomedzap’s Agricultural Prowess

The population of Ngomedzap subdivision, in the Nyong and So’o division of the Centre region is currently experiencing a breeze of fresh air following the recently tared road linking Yaounde to Olama and then to Kribi. The road which passes through the subdivision, according to many, is a real opportunity for the locality’s socio-economic growth especially in the domain of agriculture. Often described as the economic backbone of the Nyong and So’o division, Ngomedzap seems to be blessed with almost all food and cash crops apart from coffee. Some of them include cocoa, maize, banana, cassava, groundnuts amongst others.  The agricultural prowess of the locality especially in the cocoa sector is evident as at almost every compound, cocoa is being dried at the yard. On October 31, 2020 when we visited the locality, cars transporting agricultural products were spotted travelling via the road in very comfortable postures.
The newly tarred road indeed came as a sigh of relief to many who did not hesitate to pour out their testimonies. “Since this road was tarred, I have been farming with joy. I am confident that my products will reach Yaounde on time and in good condition,” Cecile Ndzie Ndzana, a farmer testifies.  “The cost of transportation has equally dropped significantly. At first we used to pay up to FCFA 2,500 to get to Yoaunde but today we pay as low as FCFA 2, 000,” she adds. Ndzie says this drop in transportation cost has drastically led to a drop in her cost of production and hence more profits. Her goods are equally safe with the new road. “At first my goods used to stay here for over one week because I am looking for a means of transportation. At times they even get bad. Today I can take less than two hours to reach Yaounde” she states. “Carine Kyemeyeme, another farmer says “this roa...