Forest-Wood Inter-Professional Association : New Bureau Pledges Better Communication, Inclusion

In a landmark two-day General Assembly held in Yaounde from April 17 to 18, the Forest-Wood Inter-Professional Association (IFFB) gathered for both its ordinary and extraordinary sessions under the theme “IFFB and the Law on Inter-profession: How to Redefine It?” The assembly marked a turning point for the association as members reviewed and updated their internal rules and regulations, paving the way for improved governance and sector-wide collaboration. A major highlight of the sessions was the election of a new bureau to replace officials who had served for the past seven years.
Six key positions were filled: a president, vice-president, secretary general and assistant, treasurer, and accountant. The newly elected president, Roger Onana Bienvenu Mebenga, who also served as the outgoing vice-president, emphasized the importance of continuity and legal compliance. The organization also welcomed the European Union’s new law on deforestation, noting that it aligns with IFFB’s commitment to promoting legal and sustainable wood trade. “We’re working in collaboration with our mother Ministries: that of Economy, Planning and Regional Development and Forestry and Wildlife to ensure legality in wood sales. Our challenge this year is to strengthen communica...