MEVCUDA and its impact on the tourism sector

Meveo Cultural and Development Assembly (MEVCUDA) whose main aim is to promote peace and sustainable development through Cultural and National Integration, has been a constant yearly cultural attraction enjoyed and attended by thousands of people throughout the country and beyond. 

From the year of ignition of the Assembly till now, this Organization (MEVCUDA), cherished by many had seen a frequent rendezvous of local groups, National and international guests taking part of the event. 

The Assembly which knows no limitations was initiated in 2014 by the Chief of lower Meveo village, HM Chief Ndiko Fonderson Henry. 

In 2023, Miss MEVCUDA 2022/2023 Miss Takang Enanga Tina-Randa pioneered a working/tourist trip to Turkey. The year after, Christefs Ngowo Litumbe traveled to United Arab Emirates for a work and tourist trip. 

Earlier this year, the General Coordinator of the MEVCUDA project HM Chief Ndiko Fonderson Henry led a delegation to attend an International exhibition called CHOCAF, where the former received an outstanding award for excellence for his project of promoting peace and sustainable development.

At press time, Miss MEVCUDA 2024/2025 Miss Nicole Mbanyi and Officer in charge of Communication Miss Yvonne Mojoko Wole are currently attending an international beauty expo called BeautyIstanbul in Istanbul-Turkey. 

From our point of view, tourism is definitely a game changer tourism is the game changer in job creation across the world. Globally the tourism sector provides 10% of the jobs while one tourist generates 60 jobs. 

The Tourism industry is a major employer on African continent which supporting millIons of job directly and indirectly.

It is the vision of MEVCUDA to contribute to boosting the tourism sector in Cameroon which will encourage more tourists to visit Cameroon and more investors for the socioeconomic growth of the country.

It is interesting to note that some of our unemployment issues can find solutions in the tourism industry if we understand the value tourism has to offer and harness the strength of its various sectors. 

During the 11th edition of MEVCUDA, the event had in attendance some diplomatic and administrative authorities including; the Governor of the South West Region H.E Bernard Okalia Bilai, the Senior Divisional Officer for Fako, Mr. Engelbert Viang Mekala, the Indonesian Ambassador to Cameroon, H.E Isman Pasha, traditional authorities in and out of the country among others.

One of MEVCUDA’s three pillar strategies is cultural integration. So, the Assembly falls in line with the organisation’s desire to promote tourism as seen in the past 11th editions.

With the upcoming 12th edition activities will feature; traditional wrestling, podium talks, music concert, cultural manifestation, exhibition among others.

BY SIMON NDIVE KALLA

Miss MEVCUDA 2024/2025, Miss Nicole Mbanyi and Officer in charge of Communication Miss Yvonne Mojoko currently in an international beauty expo in Istanbul-Turkey

MEVCUDA’s vision bearer HM Ndiko Fonderson brandishing award during International exhibition CHOCAF in Algeria

MEVCUDA’s vision bearer, HM Ndiko Fonderson Henry wearing (Traditional cap) during International exhibition CHOCAF in Algeria

Miss MEVCUDA 2023/ 2024, Christefs Ngowo Litumbe during business trip in Dubai

Cross section of dignitaries and tourists during MEVCUDA General Assembly

Pioneer Miss MEVCUDA 2023 Miss Takang Enanga Tina-Randa during Turkey’s working/ business trip