this event a moment of excellence, innovation, and enhanced African cooperation. We are fully prepared to welcome thousands of delegates, experts, policymakers, partners, and exhibitors to Yaoundé under optimal conditions. Our capital is poised to serve as a platform for showcasing African expertise and driving practical solutions for the continent.

This congress convenes amid critical challenges: rapid urbanisation, climate vulnerability, sustained population growth, and regional disparities. In response, Cameroon’s National Development Strategy 2020–2030 prioritises achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation.  Through major investment programmes, we are modernising water infrastructure, enhancing sector governance, and advancing inclusive sanitation policies.  These efforts align with the vision of His Excellency Paul Biya, President of the Republic, for a united, sustainable, and forward-looking Cameroon.

The theme, “Water and Sanitation for All: Bold Actions for Africa,” is a powerful call to collective action. It underscores our shared responsibility to build a resilient continent, where every woman, man, and child has access to essential services with dignity.

Through this message, I issue a solemn call to all stakeholders: governments, local authorities, businesses, donors, young professionals, researchers, and NGOs,to join us in Yaoundé in  2026. Come and make Africa’s voice heard. Let us make this congress a turning point for the future of water and sanitation across our continent.