Lifongo Chief appoints traditional council, Chief’s cabinet and kindred heads

In a bid to reinforce traditional governance and improve administrative efficiency within Lifongo village, Tiko Subdivision, the Chief of Lifongo village, His Royal Majesty, Billy Bob Ndive Lifongo, has issued a royal decree appointing key personalities to strategic positions in the palace and affiliated structures.

The appointments, dated Wednesday, October 21, 2026, are seen as part of a broader effort to revitalize the chiefdom’s governance, communication, and community development initiatives.

The decision is grounded in a series of legal and traditional frameworks, including Chieftaincy Decree No. 77/245 of 15 July 1977, later amended by Decree No. 2013/332 of 13 September 2013, which organizes traditional communities into chiefdoms.

The appointments were made through Royal Acts No. 02, 03 and 04 of 2026, signed on 16th October 2026 and dated 21st October 2026.

Village traditional council members

Chairman: Sango Fred Luma - Secretary General: Sango Maliva Augustin Nganje - Assistant Secretary General: Sango Rudolph Fonyung - Treasurer: Iya Lilian Efeti Ngenge Epse Liombe - Financial Secretary: Iya Wilma Njie - Public Relations Officer: Sango Moki Reagan, Sango Ngong Ivo Mua - Development Officer: Sango Gerald Ekosso - President, Lands Committee: Sango Williams Kombe Luma

Youth Leader: Sango Nganje Francis George -Women Leader: Iya Susan Joso Lifongo - Non-Indigenous Representatives: Sango Shu Wilson Ntoh, Iya Hannah Wase - Farmers Representative: Sango Gariba Stephen Budi - Advisers: Sango Esuka Protus Efange, Sango Col. Ekwaingen Michael, Sango David Ngale Maenye, PhD, Iya Derval Ephosi Lifanda

Chief cabinet

Chief of Cabinet: Sango Wole Njie Kevin - Secretary: Sango Mbome Samuel Motoma

Village wise counsel and kindred head

Tata Njoh Lifongo - Tata Fred Luma - Tata Francis Nganje Mbella - Tata Eric Isume Njie The appointees shall be entitled to the various benefits provided for by the Village Constitution and Internal Rules and Regulations.

Chief Billy Bob Ndive Lifongo’s recent appointments reflect a strategic vision of renewal, inclusion, and modernization within the Lifongo village by integrating experienced professionals, community leaders, and women into key positions, the traditional ruler demonstrates a progressive approach to governance that blends heritage with innovation.

Installation ceremonies for the newly appointed officials are expected in the coming days, marking the beginning of what palace insiders describe as a new chapter of unity, accountability, and service for the Lifongo village royal palace.

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HRM Billy Bob Ndive Lifongo, Chief of Lifongo village