Bamessing
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Bamessing | |
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Craft work in Bamessing | |
| Coordinates: 5°59′5″N 10°21′37″E / 5.98472°N 10.36028°E | |
| Country | Cameroon |
| Region | Northwest |
| Department | Ngo-Ketunjia |
| Government | |
| • Fon | HRH Richard Muntong III |
| Elevation | 1,138 m (3,734 ft) |
| Population (2005)[1] | |
• Total | 40,000 |
| (Census) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Bamessing village is one of four villages that make up Ndop central Central Sub Division, and one of thirteen villages of Ngoketunjia division of the North West region of Cameroon. Bamessing is located along the ring road from Bamenda, some 38 km from the town of Bamenda, on the Bamenda-Nkambe stretch of the ring road, just before Bamunka (Ndop town).
Bamessing-Nsei is a traditional potter's village, with the pottery center of Prescraft, where traditional potters are encouraged to pursue their trade. In order to widen the product range, new techniques have been introduced, such as a potter's wheel, glazing, and wood kiln firing. Designers from Europe (Mission 21, Switzerland) help to develop new designs.
Prescraft is committed to a sustainable environment. Prespot maintains a fuel plantation and also runs a reforestation program with the farmers in the area, funded by Mission 21, Switzerland.[2]
Bamessing village is a second class Fondom with respect to the administrative divisions in Cameroon. It is led by a traditional ruler whose decisions are guided by the Ngumba (secret society), and whose decisions are final. The traditional ruler is an auxiliary administrator. The government appoints divisional and sub divisional service heads, whose duties are coordinated by the senior officer of Ngoketunjia division.
Education
There are several educational institutions, including government-owned, privately owned and denominational: embracing nursery, primary, secondary, and high schools.

