The village of Bokwaongo, found at the foot of Mount Cameroon, is struggling with a severe land crisis. Unfortunately, some community members have sold all their land and are left without a burial plot, highlighting the urgent need for action. In a bid to protect the community’s heritage, a royal act was issued on October 9, 2025, suspending all land sales.
On November 18, the community gathered for a workshop and theatre performance‚ titled ” who owns the land‚” at the Bokwaongo community hall. The event provided a platform for discussions and orientation on responsible land ownership, preservation and sales. The dialogue focused on finding ways for the traditional council to support this process and enhance land value in Bokwaongo.
Sir George, a real estate expert urged the community to adopt digitalisation as a solution to their land-related challenges. He recommended creating a digital portal with a comprehensive inventory of lands and their owners as well as official websites with verification portals and corporate email addresses. This, he argued would build trust, increase land value and provide reliable information to international land buyers.
“The traditional council will respond to verification mails by sending you an authentic land attestation of that land showing you that the land belongs to that person in the community before you proceed with purchase,” George further explains. In all the community was encouraged to resolve land disputes outside of the courtroom, fostering internal harmony.
The Chief of Cabinet at the Bokwaongo Royal Palace, Samuel Ngoisa, representative of the Chief of Bokwaongo village, Albert Njie Mbonde, emphasised the importance of peace and dialogue through the traditional council. He assured the community that the council remains committed to addressing their needs and settling issues.
The Royal act suspending land sales will remain in effect untill an ad-hoc committee completes its investigation and provides definitive reports. This report of reflection and modernisation aims to create a more structured and sustainable future for lands in Bokwaongo. With a focus on digitalisation, community engagement and responsible land management, Bokwaongo is taking bold steps towards resolving its land crisis and building a brighter future for its people.
