Three newly-constructed water fountains have been commissioned in the Yaoundé IV and V subdivisions. They were inspected and commissioned, August 18, 2023 by the City Mayor, Luc Messi Atangana who made a tour of the roundabouts hosting the structures.
The first two stops were made at the DOVV Messamendongo and Tropicana roundabouts. “I am very happy. These fountains are for all of Yaoundé but particularly for the Yaoundé IV subdivision,” explained the Yaoundé IV Mayor, Gabriel Bihina Effila.
Speaking after visiting the third fountain located at next to the Omnisport Stadium in the Yaounde V subdivision, Mayor Luc Messi Atangana stated that the rationale for the fountains is to beautify the town and make the respective locations more habitable.
“The City Council launched a certain number of sites to beautify the city of Yaoundé…These spaces which were totally paved are today vegetated,” he stated.
Speaking on behalf of the Yaoundé V Mayor, his 1st Deputy, Essomba Mengue Delphine epse Nanga noted that “this offer of the City Mayor comes right on time… It adds to what the subdivisonal council is doing to improve endorse a sane environment and that is why we can only say thank you to the City Mayor for this gift. The population is satisfied.”
In addition to beautifying the town, fountains also serve as adequate relaxation spots. They are also known to make spaces cool and more refreshing, a factor that comes with immense health benefits.