Mugheb Community Development
Mugheb is a quarter in the city of Bamenda, Cameroon. The Mugheb quarter has an estimated population of 19,000 with an average household size of 6.45. Mugheb encompasses not only highlands on a hill, but also lowlands which are at risk of floods and landslides due to erosion. These lowlands are especially prone to floods in the rainy season.
Mugheb has undergone phases 1,2 and 3 of the Local Economic Development (LED) project and is currently in phase 4. Below are some highlights from the LED process.
Spee footpath Steps and Bridge
The Spee step and bridge before the project were a dangerous area in terms of footing and safety. The initial bridge was made of uneven wood planks without any safety railings. Children had been known to fall into the creek below. The path upwards was rough and difficult for the elderly and children to walk along. After the project the bridge and the path are both secure and safe for Mugheb residents of all ages.
Urban Planning
Ghana Street and Cow Street are two main roads in Mugheb giving Mugheb residents access to and from the city centre. These two roads each go one way in opposing directions, often vehicles going the wrong way down either of the streets caused accidents and injuries. By improving the connecting roads between the two streets, motorists were give a safe option to changed roads instead of dangerously going the wrong way down one street.
Safe Crossings
One of the priorities identified by the residents of Mugheb was improved safety for pedestrians. A number of the projects undertaken through this project went towards building safe walkways and pedestrian crossings.
Thanks to the work done pedestrian accidents have been reduced and the people of Mugheb are safer.
Community Hall
The new Mugheb Hall offers quarter members a gathering place. It has been officially handed over to Mugheb inhabitants and recently a manager was hired to oversee its day to day administration. It will provide a source of revenue for MUDA.
Community Hall