Dr. Ndowi Peter has donated computers, educational materials, clothing and other support items to various beneficiaries in Nkwen, Bamenda III Subdivision, in an initiative aimed at strengthening education, promoting digital inclusion, supporting internally displaced persons and empowering women in the community.
The donations were handed over on Thursday, November 5, 2026, during a ceremony at the Nkwen Palace Plaza, organised in collaboration with the Nkwen Village Council and the Pan-African Organisation for Humanitarian Assistance (PAORP-VWC).
The donation package included 20 computers for the Nkwen ICT Centre, two computers for Government Bilingual Secondary School (GBSS) Belem, teaching and learning materials for the school, assorted dresses for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nkwen, as well as two computers and 100 T-shirts for the Nkwen Women Empowerment Group.
Additional support was also provided to health facilities in the community, including medical equipment intended to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve access to treatment. With Nkwen District Hospital and Nkwen health centre Benefiting.
Speaking during the ceremony, Dr. Ndowi Peter said his commitment to supporting Nkwen was rooted in his connection to the community and his desire to give back, particularly at a time when many families continue to face the consequences of the ongoing crisis in the North West Region.
He explained that the computers donated to the ICT Centre would provide students and other community members with opportunities to acquire digital skills, conduct research and improve their knowledge of information and communication technology.
He also underscored the importance of supporting schools and health facilities, noting that access to education and healthcare remains essential to the wellbeing and development of the community.
Dr. Ndowi said his community support initiatives date back to 2016, when he began organising free eye screenings and distributing medicated glasses to beneficiaries. He disclosed that another edition of the exercise would take place before the end of November, with approximately 1,400 beneficiaries expected to receive free eye screening services and glasses.
Beyond the donations, the ceremony also provided an opportunity for the Fon of Nkwen, His Royal Majesty Azefoh III, to make a strong appeal for peace, forgiveness and reconciliation.
The traditional ruler welcomed the community dialogue approach being encouraged by the Head of State and the Prime Minister, describing it as an important step towards rebuilding trust and restoring lasting peace in the North West and South West Regions.
He called on individuals involved in violence, kidnappings and other activities disrupting life in the community to lay down their arms and embrace the path of peace, including taking advantage of the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) programme.
The Fon insisted that Nkwen was ready to welcome back those willing to abandon violence, stressing that forgiveness and reconciliation should begin within families and extend to the wider community.
He further encouraged residents, irrespective of their places of origin, to see themselves as part of Nkwen and contribute to its development.
According to him, education, particularly technical and vocational training, must remain a priority if young people are to acquire practical skills and become productive members of society.
The Fon also expressed appreciation to Dr. Ndowi Peter for his continued commitment to the community, noting that such gestures were important in addressing the needs of vulnerable families and supporting the future of young people.
For the education sector, the donations were particularly welcomed by the Pioneer Principal of GBSS Belem, Mr. Tangie Joseph, who described the school's share as timely assistance.
He confirmed receipt of two computers and their accessories, books for the school library and dresses intended for some underprivileged students.
Mr. Tangie said the materials would go a long way in supporting teaching and learning, improving students' access to educational resources and assisting children who face difficulties in meeting their basic school needs.
The initiative brought together traditional authorities, community stakeholders and representatives of beneficiary groups, reflecting a collective effort to address some of the challenges facing Nkwen.
With the Nkwen Village Council and PAORP-VWC expected to oversee the operation of the supported facilities, the initiative is intended to provide lasting benefits beyond the day of the donation.
For a community still working towards recovery from years of crisis, the intervention places renewed attention on education, digital skills, healthcare, women's empowerment and the need for peaceful coexistence.
