Media Coverage

APRIL 2026
APPROVAL SESSION

NATIONAL TOURISM COUNCIL
EXTRAORDINARY SESSION

CHAIR: PRIME MINISTER
DR. JOSEPH DION NGUTE

NATIONAL MEDIA
COVERAGE

OVERVIEW

Enrich Resort & Smart City
in the News

The Extraordinary Session of the National Tourism Council, held in Yaoundé on April 7, 2026, was convened to review, validate, and formally approve the Enrich Resort & Smart City project — marking a significant milestone in Cameroon’s tourism development agenda.

The session was chaired by Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute, Prime Minister of the Republic of Cameroon, reflecting high-level government endorsement and alignment with national tourism and economic priorities.

National media coverage has highlighted the project’s scale, strategic importance, and potential to support sustainable growth, diaspora investment participation, and destination competitiveness.

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GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT

Strategic Committee Meeting
— Enrich Resort City Project

4 March 2025

YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON — 4 MARCH 2025

A strategic committee meeting was convened under the auspices of the Prime Minister’s Office, bringing together key government stakeholders for a high-level engagement with the Enrich Resort City Project Team.

The Committee was chaired by Mr. Jean Nzie Nzie, Chargé de Mission at the Prime Minister’s Office, who led discussions and coordination among the participating institutions.

The Enrich Resort City Team, led by its Chairman and CEO, Dr. Sam Tita Fombang, delivered a comprehensive presentation of the project, outlining its vision, development framework, and anticipated contribution to Cameroon’s economic transformation.

The session enabled discussions with relevant ministries and institutions on key areas including:

tourism development and infrastructure
investment facilitation
environmental and regulatory considerations
inter-ministerial coordination

The engagement marked an important step in advancing the project, allowing for alignment with national priorities and strengthening collaboration between the project promoters and government stakeholders.

The Enrich Resort City Project is positioned as a flagship initiative aimed at contributing to tourism development, investment attraction, and regional economic growth, in line with the objectives of the National Development Strategy 2030 (SND30).

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Highlights from
National Media

Selected headlines and themes reported by leading outlets covering the approval session and the Enrich Resort & Smart City initiative.

CAMEROON TRIBUNE

CAMEROON TRIBUNE (FRONT PAGE)

“Construction of a Tourism Village in Limbe: FCFA 500 Billion at Stake”

Project scale and economic significance
National spotlight on Limbe destination growth
Multi-stakeholder public-private investment narrative

CAMEROON TRIBUNE

“Gov’t Gives Greenlight for Construction”

Government endorsement at the highest level
Strategic national importance
Alignment with tourism development priorities

LE JOUR

“Plan for the Construction of a Smart and Ecotourism City”

Smart infrastructure and eco-tourism emphasis
Sustainability and innovation framing
Destination competitiveness and investment readiness

LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES

Institutional Voices
& Project Leadership

Statements highlighted during the approval session and subsequent coverage — reflecting institutional priorities and the project’s strategic direction.

Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute

Prime Minister of the Republic of Cameroon

“This project reflects the Government’s commitment to promoting strategic investments that drive economic growth and position Cameroon as a competitive tourism destination.”

Hon. Gabriel Mbairobe

Minister of Tourism and Leisure (Interim)

“This is a very significant project that will enhance the attractiveness of Limbe as a tourism destination and contribute meaningfully to economic growth.”

Dr. Sammy Tita Fombang

Chairman, Enrich Resort & Smart City

“We are building more than a destination — we are creating a smart tourism ecosystem that combines innovation, sustainability, and opportunity for Cameroon and beyond.”

Mr. Paidamoyo Hlabmelo

CEO, Vavaki Africa — Technical Lead

“This is a state-of-the-art project. What has been developed is viable and not just conceptual or visual imagery. Extensive technical work ensures deliverability.”

COMMUNITY INCLUSION

Local Community Participation
& Stakeholder Alignment

The Enrich Resort & Smart City project places strong emphasis on local community inclusion and participation, recognizing the importance of stakeholder alignment in delivering sustainable development.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

His Royal Majesty Dr. Ekoka Molindo Andrew

Chief of the village

Community leadership was represented during the engagement, expressing the community’s position:

“As the Chief of the village, I am pleased to represent my people in this engagement. We are happy to be involved in this project and welcome it as a positive step toward development and opportunity for our community.”

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