In a thoughtful and practical display of community service and civic-minded philanthropy, Dr. Joseph Mubang (Founder and CEO of the JF Mubang Foundation) partnered with St. Frederick Comprehensive High School Mubang to make a meaningful contribution to public service infrastructure in Bamenda.
On Friday, June 3, 2022, the duo donated five sturdy wooden benches to the Central Police Station in Old Town Bamenda, specifically for use at the Identification Post NWO1 (the section responsible for issuing National Identity Cards). The gesture was aimed at improving comfort and dignity for Cameroonians who visit the station—often enduring long waits in the sun or rain—while their ID cards are processed, a routine but essential civic service that affects thousands in the region.
The benches were officially handed over by Dr. Joseph Mubang and his brother Mr. Michael Mubang (Proprietor of St. Frederick Comprehensive High School) to Mr. Mbock Emmanuel, Commissioner of Bamenda Central Police, and Mr. Divi Yaya Mahonde, the North West Regional Chief in Charge of Identity Cards. The presentation highlighted a collaborative effort between the Mubang family, the school they steward in honor of their late father Pa Frederick Mubang, and local law enforcement to address everyday needs in a practical way.
Both recipients expressed sincere appreciation for the donation. Commissioner Mbock and Chief Yaya thanked the Mubang brothers warmly for their generosity and foresight in supporting citizens during administrative processes. In a light-hearted yet earnest moment—likened by observers to the famous “Oliver Twist” plea—they requested additional support: shelter or canopies to protect the new benches (and the people using them) from the elements.
True to form, Dr. Joseph Mubang responded without hesitation, promising that canopies would be provided in the near future to complete the setup and ensure long-term usability.
This act of kindness, coming just days after the prize-giving celebrations and donations at St. Frederick Comprehensive High School (June 1-2, 2022), further illustrated Dr. Mubang’s broad commitment to enhancing public spaces and services. It complemented his earlier 2022 initiatives—from massive medical equipment donations to hospitals, support for new priests’ First Masses, parish contributions, Episcopal ordination gifts, and school enhancements—by extending philanthropy into civic and administrative spheres. In a region navigating security concerns, economic pressures, and the daily realities of identity documentation, such gestures foster goodwill, improve citizen experiences, and strengthen community-police relations.
Guided by the principle “To whom much is given, much is expected,” Dr. Mubang continues to bridge gaps in practical ways, turning small comforts into symbols of care and shared responsibility.
