Visionary Reports

Stakeholders in the Littoral Region, including administrative, traditional, political, and religious leaders, convened in Douala for a three-day conclave as from December 2-4,2025 to conduct a final evaluation of the region’s anti-corruption action plan and chart the course for future efforts.

The meeting, organized under the auspices of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (CONAC), highlighted the persistent and severe impact of corruption across various sectors, including transport, forestry, and finance.Presiding over the opening ceremony, Mr. Fohtun Samuel a member of CONAC’s coordination committee, underscored the urgency of eradicating this “social ill.”He emphasized the dual purpose of the workshop: the implementation of the outgoing regional action plan (originally noted as 2025, pending clarification).Elaborate and adopt the action plan for the subsequent year (originally noted as 2026).Mr. Fohtun Samuel also acknowledged the significant role of international partners, specifically thanking the World Bank for its financial and strategic support within the framework of the Resources and Energy Programme, which aims to improve working conditions and achieve key results in the national anti-corruption strategy.”We must make integrity a shared value by all Cameroonian citizens create a well-deserved economic growth for a Cameroonian to get rid of the germs of corruption,” he stated, warning that the benefits of national development projects are often sabotaged by corrupt officials.However ,a key point of concern was the region’s overall performance in the anti-corruption struggle.

Aboubakary Haman Tchoutio, Secretary-General at the Littoral Governor’s Office, who launched the workshop, provided alarming statistics. He noted that while corruption remains a major national motivation, the region’s performance has been insufficient, experiencing a regression in recent years.
Year Performance Score (Littoral Region)2020- 35% ,2021- 38.84% ,2022 -32.32% (Ranked 7th nationally)

Mr. Tchoutio urged participants to use the forum to acquire knowledge, share best practices, and work in synergy to achieve an average performance score of 70% a benchmark the region has consistently failed to meet.”This is a real opportunity to strive to strengthen our capacities.It is a matter of responsibility and citizen engagement,” he declared, calling for all actors to join the effort to denounce and eradicate this “social cancer.”

Despite the challenging overall picture, some sectors reported progress like the case with Madola Ange Fabrice, Divisional Delegate of Forestry and Wildlife in the Nkam Division, highlighted the efforts made at his level with the introduction of digital processes (dematerialization) has made it easier for forestry companies to acquire secure documents, reducing opportunities for illicit interactions.This program has been developed to define and standardize control times for loggers and transport vehicles, streamlining operations and improving the sector’s contribution to the national budget.
The delegate stressed the importance of further investment in materials to enhance on-the-ground presence and effectiveness in combating illegal activities in the enclosed forest areas.
The three-day workshop is expected to culminate in a finalized evaluation of past efforts and a concrete, measurable action plan for the coming year, aiming to reverse the recent trend of poor performance and significantly boost the anti-corruption drive in the Littoral Region.

By Wana Henry