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29Dec’25
Modern Era
The Bamenda I council was established by presidential decree No 77/203 of June 19, 1977, separating from the then Nso council. The council began operations in 1978 and has since been managed by three Municipal Administrators and three Mayors. Today, Bamenda I Council oversees 36 villages, each headed by a 3rd class chief, except for […]
29Dec’25
Cultural Heritage
The name “Mendankwe” has its own interesting origin story, derived from “Vekui” in Lamnso, meaning “plaster remover.” This name emerged from an incident where Mendankwe people removed plaster from a building in Nso after not being fed for their work. The municipality maintains rich cultural traditions, including the four-week mourning period for a Fon’s mother, […]