Esther Omam earns PhD, honourary Doctorate within one month.

Dr Omam successfully defended her Doctor of Philosophy in Diplomacy and Conflict Management from Selinus University of Sciences and Literature. 

Her doctoral thesis, titled: “The Indispensable Role of Women in Conflict Resolution: The Case of Cameroon's Anglophone Crisis”, examined how women participate in peace processes, the barriers they face, and what institutions must do to ensure inclusive mediation. 

Her research directly contributes to the global discourse on Women, Peace and Security, proposing practical recommendations for policymakers, lawmakers, security institutions, and development partners working in conflict-affected communities.

Weeks after her PhD defence, Dr Omam was conferred an Honourary Doctorate in Leadership and International Business Management by Universal Blockchain University, Florida, USA. 

The honour was presented during the SDG Summit Cameroon 2026 in Douala, in the presence of authorities. The honourary degree recognised her “exceptional leadership, management excellence, and enduring contribution to peacebuilding, women’s empowerment, youth development, entrepreneurship, and community transformation”.

Through her organisation, Reach Out Cameroon, and as Managing Director of Kites & Others, Dr Omam has led initiatives in humanitarian assistance, health, livelihood support, and governance that have directly and indirectly impacted millions. 

She currently holds multiple national and international roles and has won multiple awards in Cameroon and beyond for her impactful work. 

Speaking after receiving the honourary doctorate, Dr Omam dedicated both recognitions to “the courageous women, young people, humanitarian workers, entrepreneurs, and peacebuilders who continue to transform adversity into hope every day”. 

She challenged African leaders to shift from aid dependency to enterprise. 

“Africa's greatest resource is not beneath our soil but within our people. We must move from dependence to enterprise, from waiting for opportunities to creating them, and from individual success to collective prosperity,” she said. 

Dr Omam stressed that knowledge gives people the capacity to lead, while service gives leadership its purpose to transforms lives, communities, and nations.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3868 of Tuesday August 04, 2026