The delegation of the National Defence College of Nigeria continued their field trip in Cameroon with a visit to the Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC) plantations in the South West Region on March 5, 2025. The CDC, established in 1947, is an agro-industrial enterprise that plays a vital role in Cameroon’s economy, employing over 22,000 workers, making it the second-largest employer in the country after the State

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At the Mongo bridge, the delegation was received by CDC staff, led by Director General Franklin Ngoni Njie. The visitors were taken on a tour of the Sone Likomba Rubber Estate plantation, where they learned about rubber cultivation and extraction from Group Rubber Manager Vincent Gabuin. Dr. Salifu provided a comprehensive overview of the factory’s production process, from start to finish.

The delegation then proceeded to the Pungo Farm and Packing Station, where they gained insight into the banana production process. Group Banana Manager Donald Kuve explained how the ongoing crisis has significantly impacted banana production and revenue. The delegation also visited the Tomatal section of the Bota Palms Estate, where they observed practical field realities and received a briefing from Group Oil Palms Manager Philip Itor.

Following the field visit, the General Manager emphasized the CDC’s importance in Cameroon’s national development, highlighting its contributions to local community development through infrastructure and social amenities.

After Limbe, the delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Commander of the Second Joint Military Region, Air Commodore Eba Eba Bede Benoit at his command post in Douala to say thank you for all the security support to facilitate their displacement in the region.

Prior to visiting the CDC, the delegation stopped at the Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD), where they met with the Deputy Director General and learned about IRAD’s efforts to improve export crop yields and economic viability for local farmers.