The Effect of Project Governance Structure on Project Success in Medino Bamenda, Northwest Region Cameroon
Eyong Ako (Ph.D)
The University of Bamenda, Northwest Region, Cameroon
Higher Institute of Commerce and Management
Department of Organisational Sciences
E-mail: akorolly87@yahoo.com
ORCID Id: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8689-6788
Ngon Ngozoh Courage Azeh
The University of Bamenda, Northwest Region, Cameroon
Higher Institute of Commerce and Management
Department of Organisational Sciences
E-mail: azehcourage566@gmail.com
The main aim of the study is to examine the effect of project governance structure on project success in Medino Bamenda. This study employs the quantitative research design. Among the target population of this study is constituted of people working in Medino. Using the Yamane formula, a sample size of 73 workers was selected through purposive sampling. The ordinary least square technique was used to estimate the regression. The findings from objective one shows that project steering committee has a positive but insignificant effect on project process. The finding from objective two shows that project manager has a positive but insignificant effect on project process and retains the null hypothesis which states that there is no significant effect between project manager and project success in Medino, Bamenda. Findings in objective 3 shows that project resource allocation has a positive and significant effect on project process and accept the alternative hypothesis which states that there is a significant effect between project steering committee and project success of Medino in Bamenda. The study recommends that effective managing and allocating resources, such as personnel, equipment, and funding, is crucial for the project’s success. Also it is recommended to ensure that the project manager has the necessary skills, experience, and authority to lead the project, provide them with the necessary resources and support, establish clear communication channels and decision-making processes, and consider providing the project manager with additional training or mentorship to enhance their project management capabilities. Therefore, it is concluded from findings that the effect of project governance structure has a positive effect on project success in Medino, Bamenda.
Keywords: Project Management, Project steering, Resource, Project Manager, Project success
Submission Date: 08/09/2025 Acceptance Date: 20/11/2025
Volume 5 Number 4 (November 2025)
Published: 2025-11-30
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To cite: Eyong and Ngon (2025) The Effect of Project Governance Structure on Project Success in Medino Bamenda, Northwest Region Cameroon. Journal of Tertiary and Industrial Sciences, JTIS, 5(4), 33–49. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17783117 or Eyong-and-Ngon-The-Effect-of-Project-Governance-Structure-on-Project-Success-in-Medino-Bamenda.pdf