EYUMOJOCK COUNCIL

Obang Road to Mamfe

Eyumojock Council is the Municipal administrative organ of Eyumojock sub-division and one of four councils in Manyu division. It is a two way link international border council of great strategic importance, blessed with natural resources such as timber, crude oil and unexploited salt ponds. There is a vibrant agricultural sector with a high yield of cash and food crops such as cocoa, oil palms and plantains.

Eyumojock Council Building

The new council administration was installed on September 19, 2007 under the stewardship of Lord Mayor Agbor Mbi James. The council is currently working on creating the Eyumojock Development Agency (EDA). This new institution will be an auxiliary business arm of the council. It is expected that the following projects will be realized within 5 years .

Cocoa Tree

1. The establishment of 250 hectares of cocoa plantation, 125 hectares of oil palm, 100 hectares of citrus fruits and 75 hectares of plantains. This agriculture projects will call for purchase of shares by citizens.

2. The main council building will be fully upgraded with a local area network (LAN), computers and internet facilities. The council is partially computerized and has a website – http://www.eyuumojockcouncil.org/.

3. Plans are being made with the chamber of commerce for financing construction of a border market at Ekok and Otu to improve cross border trade.

4. To promote global frienship, resource and information sharing, the council seeks twin city relationships with sister City and Municipal councils in USA, Europe and Asia.

5. For more information on council activities, needs and donations, contact: eyumojockcouncil@yahoo.com.