At Close Of Historic Football Tourney: Bamendankwe Hails Dr Taniform Peter For Crusading Peace, Social Cohesion
Story, KAH Patience with additional reports
An elite of Bamendankwe, in Bamenda I Subdivision, Mezam Division of the North West Region, Dr Taniform Peter, has been getting unending praises for his ingenuity in using sports to promote peace, national unity and peaceful co-existence.
Dr Taniform who is the benefactor of the Bamenda I Peace and Unity Tournament was raised to high heavens on Sunday September. This was during a ceremony to mark the end of the crowd pulling jamboree. The competition was in 4th edition this year.
The final took place at the Bujong Community Field in Bamendankwe.
The Inspector General at the North West Governor’s office, Seidou Musa chaired the ceremony on behalf of the Governor of the North West Region, Adolphe Lele L’Afrique.
It also had in attendance the Senior Divisional Officer, SDO, of Mezam, Simon Emile Mooh; the President of the North West Regional Assembly, Prof. Fru Angwafo; the City Mayor of Bamenda, Paul Achobong, the Mayor of Bamenda I Council, Mbigha Felix; and Fon Forchesiri III, traditional ruler of Bamendakwe, among others. Atugolah FC defeated All Stars of Ntenefor one nil to win this year’s trophy.
Authorities, population hail donor, Dr Taniform Peter
Speakers at the closing ceremony among them authorities and a cross section of the population showered praises on Dr Taniform Peter for opting to use sports as a major vector of peace and development.
The Governor’s representative, Seidou Musa said: “We are really satisfied with the mobilisation we saw today at the Bujong community field in Bamenda I. All the youth came out to witness the final. I must say that the sponsor did well. This is an indication that school resumption will be the same. So we are expecting more students and teachers in the classrooms”.
The Mayor of Bamenda I, Mbigha Felix, also lauded Dr Taniform Peter for giving back to the community.
“This is a very big success for Bamenda I, thanks to our sponsor. I want to thank Dr. Taniform Peter, who is the patron and sponsor of this competition, and also the Bamenda I council and the Port Authority of Douala,” Mayor Mbigha said.
Prizes Galore
Award of trophies, medals, cash prizes and didactic materials to participants, students and some farmers, spiced the event.
The prizes featured; best player, highest goal-scorer, best goalkeeper and best fan club.
To boost school resumption, materials like bags, books, pens, and others were distributed to children.
But who is Dr. Taniform Peter?
Dr. Taniform Peter, is record fundraiser for major strategic development initiatives or projects in Bamenda I Subdivision. The illustrious son of Bamendankwe counts among the few leading and influential elite who have unflinchingly impacted the lives of people and community in uncountable ways. His leadership and rallying skills have been unique.
The people of Bamendakwe have continuously held him in very high esteem because of what he means to them. Dr Taniform has one character virtue which is scare; humility. This has remained constant despite the admiration he has been enjoying across the board.
He has been championing a peace and unity crusade for over a decade now. The crusade has yielded unprecedented results including the current peace and tranquility across Bamenda I Subdivision.
Other fruits that have been bored by the crusade include recognition of the identity of the people, fostering stronger collaboration with the administration, strengthening integration of other national elite into the community. He has also been opening new horizons to empower children.
He has remained at the forefront of events such as cultural jamborees, educational and career talks, football and handball competitions, community development activities. Dr Tanifrom Peter has continued to work with traditional rulers and administrators to beef up peace and a positive social climate.
