Ngonafusi Village
Brief Historical Profile
The first individual to settle in Ngonafusi was Yai Fundoh, who migrated from Tikari and established himself here around 1824. With two wives and seven children, he named the settlement after the hill where he made his home, hence the name “Ngonafusi.” Pa Chia Nyoma from Achain later joined him in 1830. In 1852, pa Ngong Mukang and his brothers Nji and Juoka arrived, followed by pa Dom Jah and his family from Ajimg. Yai Fundoh served as the quarter head until 1935, maintaining peace even after a tribal conflict with the Kom people in 1907, which resulted in their settlement in the area.
Upon Yai Fundoh’s passing, leadership passed to Tuh, succeeded by Yama, his son, who served as quarter head from 1920 to 1961. Pa Kimbe Yai took over in 1962 until his demise in 1984, succeeded by his son, Philip Ngong. One of Yai Fundoh’s sons, Christopher Yai Tuh, served in World War II from 1939 to 1945, later establishing a Catholic church in Ngonafusi in 1945 upon his return. A Catholic school was founded in 1953 by Rev. Father Michael Muffy from Tabenken, later managed by Nkambe Parish (1957–1978) before transferring to Fundong Parish in 1978. In 1992, community management preceded government control, ensuring continued academic excellence for Fulani and Bum children.
Social groups in Ngonafusi include Ngonafusi Area Development Association (NADA), comprising Nfuh, Manjong, Mbaya, Fungwabang, Fumbudam, Tama Kwangha, Chop Farm, Njoma Yai, Takwok, Chinli, Kongmuh, Kichimong, and Hangla Kwuh. The people are governed by the Fon of Bum, as established since the time of Yai Fundoh.
Source| Fonfuka Council Development Plan, 2011.