By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
The President General of Nso’Ba’Ti Yaounde, Shey Romanus Maisah, has issued a rallying cry to all Village Development Associations (VDAs) within the city to actively integrate their efforts for the sake of collective strength.
Speaking on February 22 at Ngaynso Yaounde during the first General Meeting of the year 2026, Shey Maisah addressed a diverse gathering of dignitaries and members representing various Nso’Ba’Ti groups from across the capital.
During the session, Shey Maisah emphasized that it is time for all VDAs to come on board and move forward in unity. He noted that since these associations fall under the umbrella of both Nso’Ba’Ti and NSODA, and considering that the Fons are already registered members, it has become a necessity for these local groups to formalize their involvement.
“It is time for VDAs to come on board so that we can move ahead together. They are under Nso’Ba’Ti as well as NSODA and they can affort to stay behind while our Fons are registered in Nso’Ba’Ti. I think it is a matter of must. They have to come on board,” Shey Maisah said.
To facilitate this integration, the President General directed all Quarter Heads, known as “aTaa Nte,” to ensure that the names of every VDA President within their respective jurisdictions are submitted for documentation by the end of March 2026.
Infrastructural progress remains a top priority for the 2026 agenda, with Shey Maisah highlighting the urgent need to complete the uncompleted Ngaynso Yaounde building before the year concludes.
Looking toward the year 2026, he also announced that elections for the Nso’Ba’Ti Youth Wing are scheduled for April, a move intended to expand the broader vision of NSODA.
Furthermore, the President General expressed his and the executive’s shared ambition to see every Nso’Ba’Ti group in Yaounde secure its own dedicated hall, noting with satisfaction that progress toward this goal is already well underway.
The general meeting served as a vital forum for the Nso community to interact directly with their leadership. Beyond the President General’s keynote address, the event featured remarks from the President of the Council of Elders, a detailed financial report, and the presentation of the strategic roadmap for the Bongazem Nso’Ba’Ti women’s wing.
Members utilized the opportunity to pose questions and offer constructive proposals aimed at improving the association’s internal operations and community impact.
