CDC GM refutes accusations he is selling state land
The General Manager of the Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC), Franklin Ngoni Ikome Njie has debunked rumors circulating he is selling CDC land. Mr Ngoni said it is impossible to sell CDC land.
“I don’t think it is possible for anyone to sell CDC land legally. Selling CDC land being it by the General Manager or whosoever, means that person must navigate on illegality. CDC land is a private state land on long-term lease to CDC be it in Fako Division or Moungo Division. No one can claim ownership of a parcel legally. Any individual activity on any of the lands is encroachment or illegality.” Franklin Ngoni Ikome Njie, CDC General Manager explained.
The GM responded to this question following a new encroachment of close to four (4) hectares of land at the CDC palm plantation in Ombe by yet-to-be-identified individuals. As a result, about 500 palm trees ready to boost production were bulldozed.
“Going by our findings, 3.9 is close to 4 hectares of land that has been encroached. According to a CDC estimate, about 500 palm trees planted in 2015 have been destroyed. This means a lot to us because the trees are our capital. Our objective is to boost production and revive the CDC. This destruction is a big blow”. The CDC boss said.
The CDC General Manager said that he has filed a report to the Gendarmerie officials who are currently investigating the perpetrators and have them punished accordingly based on the roles each of them played whether they are from outside or inside the CDC.
Any CDC worker’s involvement he promised will not go unpunished.
