Orange Cameroon launches sixth digital center in Maroua
Date: 2026-05-10
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
Orange Cameroon has
officially inaugurated its sixth Orange Digital Center in Cameroon at the
University of Maroua, reinforcing efforts to expand digital skills development,
entrepreneurship, and employability opportunities in the country’s Far North
Region.
The inauguration ceremony
brought together senior government officials and institutional leaders,
including the Governor of the Far North Region, the Rector of the University of
Maroua, the Mayor of Maroua, Orange Cameroon Chief Executive Officer Patrick
Benon, and the company’s Director of Communication and Corporate Social
Responsibility, Catherine Reine Mbengon.
The new facility is designed
to serve as a hub for digital innovation, training, and entrepreneurship by
strengthening collaboration between academia and the private sector.
Orange Cameroon said the
Digital Center forms part of its broader commitment to promoting inclusive
digital transformation and supporting youth empowerment across the country.
According to the company,
the center has already recorded early progress since its technical opening,
with 481 young people trained and 50 international certifications issued.
The Orange Digital Center
initiative aims to equip young people with practical digital skills, encourage
innovation, and support startup development as Cameroon continues to expand its
digital economy and technology ecosystem.
