Fon of Oku

As part of my commitment to ensuring accountability, learning, and continuous improvement within the Mentorship Program I initiated, I appointed a 5-member Monitoring and Evaluation Committee drawn from the Oku Youth Organizations Network (OYON) to assess the progress and impact of the initiative.

The committee engaged mentors across the various mentorship tracks, collected beneficiary data, and submitted a report to me. I am pleased to share with the Oku community and friends of Oku some of the results achieved so far.

The figures presented in the graphic below reflect the growing impact of our collective efforts in agriculture, education, entrepreneurship, career development, leadership, and international opportunities.

I invite you to review the summary and celebrate the achievements of our youths, women, mentors, and partners who continue to make this vision a reality.

OKU IN FOCUS Oku and Beyond.

HRM Fon Ngum IV is honored to share that He has been selected as Moving Mountains Fellow with Mountain Sentinels at Colorado State University.

This fellowship is an opportunity to carry the voice of Mount Oku into a global space of learning and action. Through this journey, HRM will work to document and promote the indigenous conservation laws that have guided his people in protecting our forests, Lake Oku, and biodiversity for generations.

In his acceptance message He declares that;

"I accept this responsibility with humility, gratitude, and a deep commitment to preserving the wisdom of our ancestors for future generations".

Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim faithfuls. May this blessed celebration bring peace and abundant blessings to you and your families.

Happy 5th anniversary HRM Fon Ngum IV, Fon of Oku.

In continuation of the land rites, the Mntïy (hailstone rites) of Mbele was successfully carried out this evening.

In accordance with our tradition, tomorrow is automatically declared a non-farming day throughout Oku. Touching the soil on this sacred day is considered a desecration of the land. The soil is not supposed to be tilled in whatever manner or form throughout the entire Fondom.

As we observe these sacred rites, we pray to God Almighty through our much venerated god “Mnkong Mote”, to bless the land with peace, fertility and a bountiful harvest this year.

Today, the Grass Cutting Ceremony was successfully held in the Oku Fondom bringing together sons and daughters of the land despite the rains seen as a true sign of blessings.

His Majesty Fon Ngum IV, Fon of Oku called on his people to remain law-abiding, respect traditional institutions and uphold the administration of the Oku Kingdom. He emphasized the urgent need for peace urging all to embrace unity and drive away all forms of evil from the land.

His Majesty also expressed appreciation to the Divisional Officer of Oku Subdivision and his delegation for joining the people on this significant occasion.

Highlighting the importance of this annual tradition, preserved since the founding of Oku, His Majesty thanked the entire Oku community including the Ebchio Fais, Fais, Tantohs, Nontocks, Bantocks, Sheys, Yaah’s and other dignitaries for their strong turnout and commitment.

Long live Oku.

His Majesty the Fon of Oku convened and chaired a meeting today at the Oku Palace to address the unfortunate incident that occurred in Febweh, Din- Noni Subdivision. In attendance were the Chief of Chak village and his delegation alongside representatives from Din sent by the Fon of Din.

It was established that the situation was a minor misunderstanding between a few individuals not a conflict as portrayed on social media. After fruitful discussions, all parties agreed to continue respecting one another as has always been the tradition. It was also reaffirmed that Oku and Din share no boundary disputes and have no reason for conflict, as we are brothers.

We remain one people and must not allow any external influence to divide us. Several resolutions were reached and the official minutes will be made available in the coming days.
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The Grass Cutting Ceremony and the commencement of land rituals in the Oku Fondom begin tomorrow Wednesday, 6th of May, 2026.

All Oku sons and daughters including title holders like the Fais, Ebchiofais, Tantohs, Sheys, Yaahs, Bantocks and Nontocks are required to join His Majesty the Fon of Oku to participate fully.

All other activities across the Fondom are suspended, as everyone is expected to be present at the Palace and on the mountain for this important cultural rite.

His Majesty Fon Ngum IV, Fon of Oku over the weekend paid a royal visit to the palace of Chief Albert of Bokwaongo Chiefdom in the South West Region.

This palace to palace engagement highlights the value of traditional diplomacy, strengthening bonds of unity and cooperation between our communities.

Membea Bokwaongo Chiefdom