By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
The U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé is finalizing preparations for a send-off ceremony to honor diplomat Joseph Love, Head of the Regional Security Office (RSO), as his official mission in Cameroon draws to a close.
After a tenure marked by commitment and community engagement, embassy officials, friends and well-wishers will gather Friday June 26 to celebrate his contributions and legacy during his stay in the country.
Colleagues and admirers describe have Joseph Love as a humble, approachable mentor who is widely recognized for his steady guidance and willingness to listen to anyone in need. Joseph Love and his family are scheduled to depart Cameroon after more than three years of dedicated service.
“Joseph Love is a man that I don’t know how to describe because he is endowed with many things,” said one admirer. “His stay in Cameroon has been a source of inspiration to many from the way he advises, guides and does his job.”
As preparations reach a fever pitch, the Ndurum dance group of Yaoundé is tuning up to headline the entertainment. Hailing from Nseh in the Bui Division of Cameroon’s Northwest Region, the group has been rehearsing for weeks to deliver a flawless, distinctive cultural performance for the event.
The Ndurum group was bestowed by the Fon of Nseh in 2020 and handed over to Shey Bongben Ernest and the late Pa Tume Ignatius, with a welcome extended by NDECA Yaounde. Since then, the group has involved members from all walks of life. Its current President is Ndi Ignatius Kongnyuy, and its Proprietor and Director is Bongben Ernest.
The group meets twice monthly in the Anguissa neighborhood and also maintains a women’s wing. Ndurum performs at funerals, weddings, send-off parties, graduation ceremonies, birthday parties and other events.
