During the weekend, Sports and Culture became a magnetic force that pulled hundreds of Youths into the Esu Youth Development Association. Membership multiplied and there was an increased participation which also shaped youth interrelationship and their potentials. The numeric increase into the youth association was
triggered by the organisation of a national convention which was sandwiched by sports and culture. It became the 2026 National Convention of the Esu Youth Development Association (EYDA) which held in Tiko from July 31st to 1st August 2026 under the theme “Youths Let’s Unite for a Better Esu”. It brought together hundreds of youths from different regions of Cameroon which was witnessed by persons from divers backgrounds.
The National EYDA President, Kum Meh Rodulf testified to a convention that has helped in uniting the youths “we have seen the sons and daughters of Esu sit together, break bread together and map out the destiny of our community with one united voice. We have proven that EYDA is not just an association; it is a movement.” the Youth President testified.
The convention was sponsored by State Engineer, Chief Executive Officer of Faith Construction and Youth Patron, Mr. Kah Theodore Kum, with the sum of 1,5000000frs. During the two day convention, Youths showcased their know how in sportsmanship and culture.
The Sports decliplines include football, handball, tug of war and athletics. The cultural competitions notably showcased folklore dance from native Esu like “Kembang, Fenki, Techa, Mbolo, Ndzebam and Mbaya” which were dances bearing indegenous, historical and geographical significance linked to the people of Esu. It was the rhythm of the story of Esu blended with the message of the resilience of the people of Esu. The best performing teams in sports and those in culture were distinctly awarded prizes. They include Eyda Littoral South that emerged first in Football who were crowned with a trophy, Eyda Limbe came second and EYDA Kumba was third. In handball EYDA Bamenda grabbed the trophy. The second prize in handball was earned by EYDA Buea and EYDA Tiko settled for the third prize.
In cultural dance the distinguished branches in order of merit were EYDA Mutengene, EYDA Limbe and EYDA Bamenda. In Tug of war, the winners were Limbe, Littoral North and Yaounde. Cash prizes were also awarded to individuals who distinctively performed in athletics.
Speaking at the convention, the Sponsor, Mr Kah Theodore said the reason why he did the sponsorship was to provide an opportunity to meet the youths and commune with them. He said the future lies before them and the past is behind them therefore youths stand as a transition to sow a good seed that would bear good fruits in Esu. He called on them to make good use of their time for the progress of Esu
The Sponsor was accompanied by Mr. Ndi Mystical Ngwoh, CEO of Mystical Bati Construction. To complement the Faith Construction CEO, he noted that the sports and cultural highlights at the convention is laudable in uniting the youths to develop a positive mindset for Esu. He added that youths should valorise their culture and identity and also use the social media as an instrument to learn new skills and promote their talents and products.
During the convention a fundraiser was done with the purpose to provide school needs to vulnerable Esu children, to support Small holder farmers in Esu and to rehabilitate the supply of potable water in Esu.
The youths of EYDA departed the convention with lasting memories and great appreciation to those who made it successful. The gratitude of the youths was expressed by the National President, Kum Meh Rodulf who thanked the sponsor of the Convention for creating a platform that has leveraged youth exuberance and ignited the growth and development of the youths both personally and communally.
