The Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibéhè, officially inaugurated the first International Automotive, Transport and Mobility Exhibition, Cameroon Auto Expo 2026 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Camtel Club in Bepanda, Douala.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place in the presence of the Governor of the Littoral Region, the Prefect of the Wouri Department, a representative of the Minister of Finance, the Mayor of the Douala 5th district, and key stakeholders from the transport, automotive, and logistics industries.
Held under the theme “Cameroon at the heart of the transformation of mobility in Central Africa: infrastructure, innovation and regional integration,” the exhibition frames mobility as both a national imperative and a catalyst for cross-border economic cooperation.
During his address, Minister Ngallè Bibéhè highlighted Cameroon’s strategic geographical advantage as a vital transit and trade hub for Central Africa, anchored by the Douala-N’Djamena, Douala-Bangui, Kribi-N’Djamena, and Kribi-Bangui transport corridors.
Welcoming attendees to Douala 5th, the district Mayor expressed pride in hosting an international gathering dedicated to easing the movement of people and goods in Cameroon’s economic capital, pledging his municipality’s full support.
Event organizer Ms. Yolande Bediong echoed the importance of the sector, noting that mobility serves as a primary driver of economic development rather than a mere transit mechanism.
While commending ongoing government investments in transport infrastructure, Ms. Bediong pointed out lingering challenges that require urgent attention, including easing traffic congestion, modernizing facilities, and digitizing administrative procedures. Built around the three core pillars of experience, reflection, and display, the expo was designed to blend strategic dialogue with public road safety awareness and industry showcases.
Concluding the opening remarks, Minister Ngallè Bibéhè praised the Organizing Committee for creating a valuable platform that introduces young people to career prospects across the automotive, transport, and logistics sectors. He urged the organizers to sustain this momentum as the exhibition works to advance innovation and regional integration across Central Africa.
