MUHMFCIG
Sustainable Farming, Empowering Farmers, Thriving Together
PDF of the full report including photos is attached at the end of this post.
Overview of the 2022 Annual General Assembly
Held on Sunday, January 30th, 2023, at the Mforya Community Hall, the 2022 Annual General Assembly of the Mforya Up-Hill Mixed Farming Common Initiative Group (MUHMFCIG) marked another year of progress, resilience, and community empowerment.
Key sessions of the meeting included the presentation of:
- Women Committee Report
- Project Committee Report
- Supervisory Board of Directors Report
- Board of Directors (Management) Letter
- Presentation of Financial Management Reports (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and 2023 Budget Proposal)
Highlights from Committee Reports
The Women Committee Report
The Women Committee, composed of three active members, led remarkable community engagement and empowerment initiatives throughout 2022.
Key Achievements
- Sensitization and Membership Drive: The committee conducted four outreach visits in the Mforya neighborhood, attracting seven new female members to MUHMFCIG.
- Publicity and Promotion: With the support of the Board, they distributed branded items and food worth 1.4 million FCFA across five sub-quarters—Njimbi, Akoshia, Sweeh, Nibe, and Mforya.
- Women’s Micro-Finance Initiative (“Njangi”): A rotating savings scheme approved by the Board raised over 300,000 FCFA weekly, empowering women to boost their small business capital.
- Educational Workshops: Over 70 women participated in three major sensitization meetings on improved farming techniques, organic manure usage, and livestock management.
Challenges and Solutions
- Limited logistics and funding for outreach activities.
- Difficult terrain—need for an independent vehicle for the women’s unit.
- To address these, more meetings were scheduled for 2023, and the committee resolved to seek external funding from the Japan Embassy and other partners.
Plan of Action for 2023
- Expand outreach and sensitization programs.
- Increase humanitarian and social impact activities.
- Provide micro-loans for women, IDPs, and persons with disabilities.
- Continue supporting women with HIV/AIDS and other vulnerable groups.
The Project Committee Report
The Project Committee oversaw both ongoing and new initiatives, ensuring continuity and innovation in MUHMFCIG’s development agenda.
Major Projects and Progress
- Block Production: Over 1,000 blocks were made for constructing a cool house, engaging the children of members.
- Piggery Rehabilitation: Floors were repaired using 10 bags of cement, improving animal hygiene and productivity.
- Road Repairs: The farm access road was rebuilt to 90% usability, ensuring smoother transport of goods.
- Farmers’ Training Program: A five-day training covered fertilizer use, organic manure benefits, cassava planting, and livestock disease prevention—attended by a large number of farmers.
- Dry Season Corn Project: Successful harvest, drying, and preservation completed with high member satisfaction.
New Projects Initiated
- Borehole Construction: Completed at a cost of 2.2 million FCFA, ensuring water availability for livestock and crops.
- Workshop II Construction: Set up for produce storage and market preparation with support from Farm House Simplified Cooperative Society.
- Market Research: New market channels identified for products like garri, pigs, broilers, and cassava, improving member income.
- Internship Program: Students from five institutions completed internships at MUHMFCIG, enhancing community knowledge sharing.
Challenges and Recommendations
- Financial limitations, disease outbreaks (e.g., African swine fever), and market price fluctuations.
- Recommended actions include expanding partnerships, improving vaccination programs, and maintaining all completed projects in 2023.
Supervisory Board of Directors Report
The Supervisory Board conducted audits, checks, and compliance assessments across departments to ensure transparency and accountability.
Findings and Achievements
- Membership and Loans: Files were verified, with only three delinquent loans noted. Members encouraged to clear arrears promptly.
- Sales and Projects: All transactions were accurate, and projects executed within approved budgets.
- Bank Reconciliation: Financial records were well maintained; bank transactions matched ledgers.
- Personnel and Assets: Salaries were paid on time; farm machines functional though some required maintenance or replacement.
Key Successes
- MUHMFCIG was homologated by the Ministry of Agriculture in the livestock sector.
- Land registration and commercial bank account creation processes initiated.
- Recognition and supervision from local councils and agricultural delegations strengthened credibility.
Recommendations
- Upgrade MUHMFCIG to a full Cooperative Society.
- Computerize administrative and financial operations.
- Establish an urban farm input sales office.
- Enhance the “Njangi” system and pursue foreign sponsorships.
Board of Directors Report
Performance and Governance
The Board met 12 times in 2022, ensuring active oversight. The organization recorded an impressive net profit of 11.65 million FCFA, marking a highly successful year.
Operational Achievements
- Respect for cooperative principles and strong inter-committee collaboration.
- Plans initiated to transition MUHMFCIG into a Cooperative Society (MUHMFCOOP) with improved management software.
- Ongoing maintenance and procurement of farm machines and tools.
- Launch of micro-credit loans for members to boost farm operations.
- Recognition of 65 new members, with no recorded deaths during the year.
Financial Summary (2022)
- Total Revenue: 16.95 million FCFA
- Expenses: 5.3 million FCFA
- Net Profit: 11.65 million FCFA
- Balance Sheet Total: 89 million FCFA
Awards and Community Spirit
Outstanding women farmers received prizes ranging from 10,000–100,000 FCFA, both in cash and kind. The celebration featured music, local cuisine, and communal joy, reflecting MUHMFCIG’s commitment to unity and prosperity.
Looking Ahead to 2023
MUHMFCIG remains dedicated to:
- Expanding its mixed farming operations and infrastructure.
- Strengthening women’s empowerment programs.
- Enhancing technology use in management and production.
- Building partnerships for sustainable agricultural growth in Bafut and beyond.
