Cameroon - Orlus Fosso, Youth Connekt Camer ambassador: the fruit of years of fighting for young people

Author: Eveline FeutoPublished on: October 25, 2026Country: Cameroon

Society & Lifestyle

Cameroon - Orlus Fosso, Youth Connekt Camer ambassador: the fruit of years of fighting for young people

Orlus Fosso was officially installed as the regional ambassador for Youth Connekt Cameroon in Bafoussam on Friday, October 23. The ceremony took place in the conference hall of the Governor’s Services and was presided over by Minister of Youth and Civic Education Mounouna Foutsou, with Governor Awa Fonka Augustine in attendance. Fosso’s work to train young people includes ASPCO DIGITAL TRAINING and plans for a future Mifi Community Digital Center. He aims to make digital skills accessible to everyone.

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