What were E.M.L. Endeley's economic and social achievements in Southern Cameroons?

Here are Endeley's economic and social achievements in Southern Cameroons:

b) Endeley's economic and social achievements in Southern Cameroons

Economic achievements

• He promoted the growth of cash crops such as cocoa, coffee, and bananas, which were major exports in the region.
• Endeley strengthened support for cooperatives, enabling farmers to sell their produce at better prices.
• He improved road networks and transportation to facilitate trade and communication within Southern Cameroons.
• He also expanded access to ports and railways, particularly linking the region to Nigeria and other markets.
• He strengthened access to micro-financing for small traders and entrepreneurs and advocated for the establishment of local banks and credit facilities to support economic activities.
• He improved trade relations with Nigeria and other British territories, ensuring Southern Cameroons' goods had access to wider markets.
• He supported the expansion of vocational and technical training schools, equipping the youths with skills for employment and entrepreneurship.

Social achievements

• He established and expanded primary and secondary schools, increasing literacy rates.
• Endeley encouraged the training of local teachers, reducing dependence on foreign educators.
• He built and improved hospitals and clinics, increasing access to medical care, expanded maternal and child healthcare services, reducing infant mortality.
• He developed clean water and sanitation projects, improving public health.
• Endeley expanded housing and urban planning, particularly in key towns like Buea and Victoria (now Limbe).
• He strengthened unity among ethnic groups in Southern Cameroons, despite political divisions.
• Endeley encouraged women's involvement in education and social development.