Visionary Reports

The streets of Douala were vibrant on Saturday, January 31, 2026, as the Weh Youth Association (WEYAS) gathered for their 31st National Convention. Held under the high patronage of HRH Fon Mbuh II, the event served as both a cultural showcase and a strategic fundraising mission to drive development in the Wey Fondom of Menchum Division, North West Region.Under the theme “Weh Youth: Preserving Culture, Enhancing Innovation, and Fostering Peace,” the primary objective of this year’s convention was the launch of a major project: a Multi-Purpose Youth Vocational Training Center.National President of WEYAS, Ateh Lang Dieudonne Kah, emphasized that the association, founded in 1990, has a long history of self-reliance.”Our main objective is to foster development and ensure every youth can be self-reliant,” Kah stated. “From building schools like the one in Kelang to maintaining our 1977 water project and fencing the Fon’s Palace, we have always been active. Now, we are dreaming bigger with a center for vocational training to empower our peers with practical skills.”Furthermore,HRH Fon Mbuh II graced the occasion, expressing immense pride in the youth’s ability to maintain their heritage while living in the diaspora. He lauded their recent success in a Douala-based cultural exchange where the Weh youths took first place.”We stand as parents to ensure the tradition we transmit remains unadulterated,” the Fon remarked. He also reminded the youth that any major project must align with the Weh Cultural and Development Association to ensure sustainable success. “The Weh Youth represent the future; we count on them to be the spear of victory for our fatherland.”

Representing the Governor of the Littoral Region, Mrs. Ebune Nicoline commended the association for its commitment to national unity. In an era where social cohesion is vital, she urged the youth to remain “ambassadors of peace,” regardless of political or religious differences.The speakers collectively addressed the dangers of hate speech, urging the youth to use positive language and “sow seeds of love” to keep Cameroon moving forward. The presence of a “Home Branch” delegation from the village was highlighted as a powerful bridge between the rural grassroots and the urban diaspora.Moreover,the convention was not all business; it was a “cultural jamboree” that electrified the audience. The festivities included:A rich display of Weh traditional dances and regalia.A competitive soccer tournament between different regional branches.A grand gala night to celebrate the unity of the Weh people.As the convention concluded, the message was clear for the people of Weh, the “new dawn” has arrived, driven by a generation that refuses to let their culture fade or the village.