OUR HISTORY
Momo is one of seven divisions (departments) of the North Western Province (region) of Cameroon, created by Presidential Decree No 68/DF/431 of 26/09/1968. It covers an area of 1792 square kilometer, and has a population of about 138,693. It is usually referred to as “the ethnic home of the Widikum People”.The Division is divided into 5 Sub-Divisions (Batibo, Mbengwi, Ngie-Andek, Njikwa and Widikum-Boffe). It’s headquarters lies at Mbengwi. The name Momo is derived from the River Momo which runs through the division, crossing the Mamfe-Bamenda road at Mile 71.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Some natural resources that are found in Momo are listed below.
PALM OIL
Arguably, the most potent natural product of Momo Division is Palm Oil. Although the division boasts no palm plantation of the caliber present in the fertile zone of the foot of Mount Cameroon, there is an abundance of wild groves of oil palm trees that supply substantial portion of the palm oil consumed in the entire North West Province of the country. Most of the oil originates from Ngie Sub-Division, a neighboring area to Mbengwi.
KOLA NUTS
This is also one of the leading cash crops produced in Momo Divison. However, most of the farm output is locally consumed food crops (grain and tubers), some of which are sold on the weekly Tad Market to merchants from Bamenda (the Provincial capital).
HYDROELECTRICITY
The area has a huge hydroelectricity potential afforded by the Abi Falls in Mbengwi. Several other projects exist to generate electricity, but unfortunately have encountered severe and often unsurmountable problems of political will as witnessed by the uncompleted dam that runs along the Bamenda-Mbengwi Road at the fording point on the Abi River.
COFFEE/COCOA
These are also some of the principal agricultural products originating from Momo Division.
MOMO WOMEN CULTURAL DANCE GROUP
Momo women cultural dance group entertaining invitees during one of our cultural evening prior to COVID19.
MOMO MEN CULTURAL DANCE GROUP
Momo men cultural dance group entertaining invitees during one of our cultural evening prior to COVID19
MOMO MASQUERADE
The customs and traditions of Momo demand that a special Masqueride Called Igkom must come out and dance to entertain invitees and special guest during cultural evenings.
