Awards and Independent Recognition.

I was nominated for the Global Innovation Award at the Global Entrepreneurs Award 2026, presented as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) in Cairo, Egypt.

The nomination recognised my contributions across digital innovation, entrepreneurship, technology leadership and global impact, reflecting work that combines practical technology development with broader contributions to Africa’s digital and innovation ecosystem. The official nomination letter states that nominees were selected for their contributions to entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation and international impact.

The Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 was scheduled for 6–8 November 2026 at the J.W. Marriott in Cairo, bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, policymakers, technology leaders and other stakeholders from more than 70 countries, with an expected 10,000 in-person participants and 60+ global speakers.

The nomination placed me within an international cohort of entrepreneurs and leaders recognised for work advancing innovation, enterprise and sustainable development across different sectors and markets.

I received a Certificate of Appreciation from LinkedIn Local Cameroon in recognition of my role as a Strategic Advisor and for my contribution to the successful organisation of the 2026 edition in Douala, Cameroon.

The recognition acknowledged my leadership, guidance, expertise, commitment and strategic support in helping shape the event and strengthen its mission of creating a platform where professionals, entrepreneurs, students and emerging leaders can connect, learn, collaborate and access new opportunities.

My contribution also supported the broader objective of positioning Cameroonian talent for greater professional visibility and global opportunity, while strengthening local professional networks and knowledge exchange.

On 6 August 2026, I received this Certificate of Recognition from The ICT University in recognition of my outstanding service and fair judgment as Chair of the Jury during the ICT for Africa Summit & Tech Innovation Challenge 2026, held from August 4–6 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. As Jury Chair and President of the Jury, I led the evaluation of innovative technology solutions developed by 40 student teams across secondary school and university categories. My role involved coordinating the evaluation process, assessing innovation, technical feasibility, market relevance, and implementation readiness, and supporting the recognition of promising young innovators.

In July 2026, I was honoured to receive the Technology & Innovation Leadership Honorary Award at the Cameroon Youths Entrepreneurial & Community Development Awards (CYES & Awards) 2026.

“In recognition of your exceptional contributions, outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to creating positive impact in the field, communities and beyond. Your vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence have inspired countless lives and made meaningful contributions to community development and societal progress.”

Award citation, CYES & Awards 2026

From developing innovative solutions locally to continental and global impact. This award is a reminder that innovation isn't just about technology; it's about the problems it addresses and the communities it serves.

I had the honour of receiving the Chevening Alumni Award on behalf of our alumni association, in recognition of our contribution to societal development in Cameroon.

The recognition reflected our work providing free professional services and community-focused initiatives that have impacted thousands of Cameroonians, delivered in partnership with the British High Commission in Cameroon.

The award ceremony brought together Chevening alumni, government officials and representatives of partner organisations to celebrate the achievements and wider impact of the Chevening Scholarship programme and its alumni community.

I was awarded 1st Prize in the Science, Technology, Arts and Digital Technology category at the University of Buea’s 2022 Ingenuity and Talent Contest (UB-GETEC).

“We are hereby congratulating you for your successful participation in the competition with your project titled “Online Education Platform” in the domain of Science, Technology, Arts and Digital Technology (Category E). Your professionalism that enabled you to win the 1st Prize in this category, made the University of Buea proud.”

Letter of Congratulations, Vice-Chancellor, University of Buea

The competition recognised innovative student-led projects that demonstrated creativity, problem-solving and the ability to apply knowledge across disciplines. I received a 300,000 FCFA cash prize and a Letter of Congratulations from the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buea in recognition of the achievement.

The competition showcased projects that exhibited great creativity and ingenuity on the part of students. Competing with students from other faculties such as the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, and other faculties and emerging 1st in the category means a lot.

I was named a 40 Under 40 Honoree in the 2021 Cameroon Achievers Awards, published by AVICOMM Group, in recognition of my work as an entrepreneur and my contributions to innovation and technology-driven problem solving.

The annual power list celebrates emerging Cameroonian leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers making notable contributions across their respective fields.

I was awarded 3rd Place nationally in Cameroon in the 2019 Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (POESAM).

POESAM is an established technology and social-innovation competition organised annually since 2011 by Orange Cameroun, a subsidiary of the Orange Group, one of the world’s largest telecommunications operators (Group revenues of €40.26 billion and approximately 291 million customers across 26 countries as of 2024-2025, per Orange's own investor disclosures). The programme operates across 17 countries in Africa and the Middle East and recognizes startups using information and communication technologies to create measurable social or environmental impact.

In December 2019, I received the Most Celebrated Digital Citizen — SDG 4: Quality Education recognition at the DigCit SDG Awards, acknowledging my use of technology and digital platforms to improve access to quality education in Cameroon.

The initiative was organised by Positive Youths Africa (PYA) with partners including YOUthKmer Volunteers 4 SDGs, within a wider youth-led effort promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The award was formally presented by a representative of Cameroon’s Minister of Posts and Telecommunications.

The recognition reflected the early impact of the Cameroon GCE Guide App, developed to make examination resources and learning materials more accessible to students through mobile technology. It recognised the combination of digital innovation, EdTech and social impact in advancing SDG 4 — Quality Education.

In September 2018, I received the Best Project in Education Award at the College of Technology (COT) Premium Awards, hosted by the University of Buea, for developing the Cameroon GCE Guide App as an EdTech solution improving access to examination and study resources.

The COT Premium Awards is the College of Technology’s flagship annual recognition programme, celebrating excellence, innovation, tech entrepreneurship and practical achievement under the motto “Train Locally, Qualify Globally.”

The selection involved multiple presentation rounds and technical assessment by senior university lecturers and industry professionals, evaluating the project’s implementation, scalability and social impact. The award provided early recognition of the platform’s potential to address practical education challenges through mobile technology.