National Scout Council: Prof Mbacham Wilfred elected president of movement.

He was elected alongside Djocgoue Pierre Francois as 1st Vice President and Goura Beladji as 2nd Vice President.

“An erudite academic and institution builder, Prof Mbacham brings to the role decades of leadership in education, public service, innovation systems and youth mentorship,” the communique stated. 

Prof Mbacham’s election as President of the Cameroon National Scout Council signals a renewed commitment to strategic growth, ethical governance and transformative youth engagement within the Scout Movement in Cameroon.

As President, the Harvard-trained scientist is expected to provide strategic leadership and vision, ensuring that the mission, values and long-term development of the movement align with national youth priorities and the global principles of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement, WOSM.

He is also expected to perform the role of presiding over board meetings, strengthening governance systems and ensuring that policies, bylaws and operational frameworks reflect best practices in transparency, accountability and institutional resilience. 

“He will also oversee strategic planning and implementation, ensuring that Scouting programmes remain relevant to the evolving needs of Cameroonian youth, particularly in areas of citizenship, leadership formation, environmental stewardship and community service. In doing so, he will champion Scouting’s foundational values of discipline, service, patriotism and character formation,” the statement further read.

His experience in resource mobilisation and institutional partnerships positions him to expand opportunities for sustainable funding, volunteer development and programmatic innovation.

Beyond administration, Prof Mbacham is expected to serve as a governance ambassador, mentoring board members, nurturing collaborative leadership culture and reinforcing institutional excellence within the Movement.

Stakeholders welcome Prof Mbacham’s election

The election of Prof Mbacham has been widely welcomed by stakeholders who see in his leadership a bridge between academic excellence, civic responsibility and youth empowerment. 

His longstanding commitment to mentoring young leaders aligns seamlessly with the Scout Movement’s mission to develop responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to society. 

As Cameroon continues to prioritise youth development as a cornerstone of national progress, Prof Mbacham represents a bold and visionary step towards strengthening Scouting as a transformative platform for leadership, character formation and nation-building.

To exercise the arduous tasks at the helm of the movement, Prof Mbacham can count on the counsels of Nguefack Christophe elected Adviser N°1 and Illiassou Ndjigui Danladi as Advisor N°2.

The ten regional representatives selected during the session equally include; Wassou Elisa, Mohamadou Saoudi, Jean Marie Dimbele, Bella Onguene Georges, Eto Monevondo Anthony Rodrigue, Mme Tchengang Olive, Terrestra Nang Jacques Adelain, Claudine Nsoa, Okala Raphael and Momo Ntsanly Remy.  

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3754 of Wednesday April 08, 2026