The partnership deal was concluded early June 2016 between the Station Manager of Menji Community Radio, Mr. George Atabong and ERuDeF Education for Sustainable Development Coordinator, Mr. Samuel Ngueping. Both parties agreed to work hand in hand to save the last threatened wildlife species remaining in Lebialem.
Lebialem Division is known for its rich biodiversity. It is host two important protected areas; the Tofala Hill Wildlife Sanctuary and the Proposed Mack-Betchou Wildlife Sanctuary. These Protected Areas are home to endangered wildlife species like the Forest Elephants, Drills, Cross River Gorilla, and Nigeria-Cameroon Chimpanzee amongst other, hence the need for continuous sensitization via diverse media
This collaboration according to Mr. Samuel, also gives ERuDeF and her conservation partners the opportunity to talk about their activities every Wednesday from 7 to 8 Am in Menji Community Radio.
Mr. Atabong on his part, said the collaboration will enable the radio station pay more attention to issues on wildlife conservation and climate change.
Meanwhile, ERuDeF was to increase the frequency of its programme’s on the Radio Station from weekly to bi-weekly as well as involve the station’s journalists in key ERuDeF field activities for live reporting.
The Menji Community Radio is the lone radio station in the Lebialem Division with signals ranging from the Tinto Area Council, Ayang, Mouckbine, Esangong, Efong, Efieh, Ndungatet, Bangang, Besali, to Batibo in the North West Region. It broadcasts in Pidgin English, English and Bangwa Languages
