By Doh James Sonkey
The Minister of Youth Affairs and Civic Education, Mounouna Foutsou chaired last November 11, 2025 the first preparatory meeting ahead of the 6th edition of Youth Connekt Cameroon Convention slated for December 8 to 13, 2025. The event is programmed to take place at the Yaoundé conference Centre (for the official opening and closing ceremonies) and at the National Museum for exhibition and opportunities stands.
Minister Mounouna Foutsou equally announced that there will be the last preparatory meeting and a press conference in prelude to the 6th edition of Youth Connekt Cameroon Convention.
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The Youth Affairs and Civic Education boss explained that, ‘‘this first meeting, extended to all stakeholders and held one month ahead of the Youth Connekt Cameroon Convention, marks a major turning point in the preparation leading up to its 2025 edition. It reflects the willingness to boost synergy between actions more than ever before, in order to align all stakeholders around a common understanding of the challenges and objectives at stake.’’
He said ‘‘the purpose of this meeting is to provide clarity on the strategic aspects of the event, gather constructive contributions, and capitalise on proposals to ensure smooth and effective implementation. We must not therefore, forget that the Youth Connekt Cameroon Convention has to remain a space for promoting initiatives and products developed by young beneficiaries of public and private projects, an opportunity platform for young entrepreneurs, and a lever for appropriating the strategy of integrating young businesses into the dynamics of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).’’
He said, “I strongly hope therefore, that your respective expertise will pave the way for a successful and impactful event that will bring Cameroonian youth together.”
The Minister of Youth Affairs and Civic Education reminded that the programme’s objective is to expedite young people’s access to opportunities and to bring the Programme in line with the Youth Employment Promotion Special Plan announced by the Head of State in his swearing-in speech.