CREATION

  • 2004Smaller but stronger

    HERE COMES WUM

    By Decree No. 2004/18 (July 22, 2004), it became Wum Council, a legally recognized municipality.
  • 1993Further Division

    BIRTH TO FOUR

    In 1993, Wum Rural Council was divided into four councils corresponding to the four subdivisions in Menchum.
  • 1974Wum Rural Council

    WUM RURAL COUNCIL

    In 1974, it became Wum Rural Council, with management put under an appointed council administrator.
  • 1964Separation

    CARVING OUT OF KOM

    In 1964, it became Wum Area Council, with the Kom area being carved out to form the Kom-Bum Area Council.
  • 1948Creation

    CREATION OF WUM

    Wum was created in 1948 as the Wum Native Authority, which initially covered the Kom, Fungom, zhoah, Beba-Befang, and Esimbi areas.

Former Municipal Magistrates and Divisional Officers

Mme Sih Marie Zenobia

2nd Deputy Mayor

Hamza Umaru

1st Deputy Mayor