South West Region Engaged in Grassroots Sensitization for Sustainable Peace

The South West Region of Cameroon is actively engaged in grassroots sensitization to bring sustainable peace to the area. The population is being encouraged to participate in community dialogue initiatives aimed at ending the protracted socio-political crisis in the North West and South West Regions. The initiative was launched in Buea on September 28 by Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute.

The community dialogue drive has been taken to the six administrative units of the South West Region, including Ndian, Lebialem, Kupe Muanenguba, Meme, Fako, and Manyu. Each division has effectively launched community dialogue in their respective divisional headquarters. The dialogues are chaired by Senior Divisional Officers and involve administrative, municipal, traditional, and religious authorities, as well as elite and civil society actors.

The launching of community dialogue has also extended to sub-divisional levels, with areas such as Kumba I, Bangem, Dikome Balue, and Ekondo-Titi subdivisions engaging stakeholders in the community dialogue process. The population, separatists' fighters, and other stakeholders have embarked on peace missions, reintegration, and economic empowerment strategies.

Various stakeholders are involved in sensitizing the grassroots population, encouraging young people still in the bushes to heed the call of President Paul Biya and embrace his olive branch for peace. With the push from the administration, traditional rulers, church leaders, and community frontrunners in the villages are lobbying and negotiating with remaining fighters to drop their weapons and reintegrate into society.

Across the South West Region, different communities have risen to support the peace initiative. The inter-community dialogue drive aims to engage the local population in finding solutions to the socio-political crisis. The initiative has gained momentum, with various stakeholders working together to promote peace and stability in the region.

The community dialogue initiative is a significant step towards achieving sustainable peace in the South West Region. By engaging the grassroots population and involving various stakeholders, the initiative aims to address the root causes of the socio-political crisis and promote lasting peace. The government, traditional leaders, and civil society actors are working together to ensure the success of the initiative.

As the community dialogue initiative continues to spread across the South West Region, the population is being encouraged to participate actively in the peace process. The initiative offers a platform for the local population to express their concerns, identify solutions, and work towards a peaceful resolution to the socio-political crisis. With continued support and engagement, the initiative has the potential to bring lasting peace to the region.

Key points

• Community dialogue initiative launched in Buea, spread to six administrative divisions
• Various stakeholders involved in sensitizing grassroots population for sustainable peace
• Inter-community dialogue drive aims to engage local population in finding solutions to socio-political crisis