While access to drinking water remains a major challenge in the regional capital of the South-West, Dr Blaise MOUSSA made a surprise visit on Friday, 10 July 2026. An inspection that reflects CAMWATER’s firm determination to sustainably improve the water supply in a city marked by decades of under-investment.
Buea, the city with the appearance of a hanging garden, exudes tranquility. Yet behind this natural beauty lies a more complex reality: that of a city which, like so many others in Cameroon, sometimes struggles to offer its inhabitants regular, quality access to drinking water. On Friday, 10 July 2026, a breath of fresh air swept through the premises of the South-West Regional Delegation (DRSO) of the Cameroon Water Utilities Corporation (CAMWATER). The Director General, Dr Blaise MOUSSA, made a notable entrance, unannounced, for an impromptu visit that speaks volumes about the company’s ambitions for the city of Buea.
Upon arrival, the head of CAMWATER set the tone: no time to waste on speeches, the time is for action and proximity. Guided by local officials, he embarked on a meticulous inspection of the infrastructure. First stop, the commercial agency, the beating heart of the relationship with users. Then, the storage warehouse for treatment products, an essential link in the potabilisation chain. At each stage, Dr MOUSSA listened, observed and questioned. A direct management method that electrified the teams and gave new meaning to their daily mission
A Diagnosis for a More Efficient Water Supply
This surprise visit is not merely a symbolic gesture. It is part of an overall strategy to modernise the public water service. Buea, because of its geographical position and its history, presents particular technical challenges: rugged terrain, ageing infrastructure and growing demographic pressure. So many parameters that make the distribution of drinking water complex. By inspecting the agency premises and the storage warehouse, the Director General was able to see for himself the strengths and weaknesses of the system in place. The message is clear: CAMWATER no longer intends to let difficulties accumulate. Concrete prospects are already emerging for the optimisation of the working environment. Dr MOUSSA reaffirmed his firm determination to modernise the working environment in order to stimulate productivity. Because to improve the water supply, one must first offer staff the technical and human resources to match their ambitions.
The Human Link at the Heart of the Strategy
Beyond equipment and infrastructure, the Director General’s visit highlighted an essential element: the human factor. By travelling in person, shaking hands and speaking with the DRSO staff, Dr MOUSSA sent a strong signal. Every staff member counts, every contribution is precious in the water production and distribution chain. « Ensuring that every CAMWATER employee is proud to belong to a company in the midst of transformation. » This managerial vision, reiterated throughout the visit, has clearly borne fruit. Staff morale has been lifted. The renewed enthusiasm and commitment of the teams are the first guarantees of a sustainable improvement in the drinking water supply in Buea.
A Promise for the Future for the Populations
Before leaving the premises, Dr Blaise MOUSSA addressed his warm encouragement to the staff, urging them to redouble their ardour and commitment to work. For the people of Buea, this visit is much more than a simple administrative episode. It is the promise of more accessible, more regular and better quality water. A promise that CAMWATER, under the impetus of its Director General, intends to keep at all costs. Water now flows through the pipes of hope. And with committed men and women in the field, Buea can believe in a future where every tap will deliver, without fail, that most precious commodity: water of life.
