Buea Realtors hold successful conference to boost self-reliance

Nkemateh Boris (right) Handing over certificate of participation to Achievers Global Limited

 

By Zifac Fatima
Cameroon: Buea realtors ,on 25 & 26 October at Mountain Lodge-GRA, Buea ,organized what was generally described  by participants and observers as a  successful two-day conference .

The conference ,which brought together real estate professionals and real estate enthusiasts to enhance their self-reliant efforts , was on the theme “Unlocking the Potential of Real Estate Market in Cameroon”.

The event was   a unique blend of community service, education, professional development and networking opportunities.

Speaking at the conference, Nkemateh Boris, coordinator of the program and Founder/CEO of Property Trust Group, drilled participants  on Sustainable Development Strategies in Real Estate.

Other conference facilitators included  Ngwang Stephany,CEO of Dream Properties ,who gave an introduction to Real Estate; Simon talked on Legal Aspects; George Babilla shared his expertise on Real Estate Development .Resource persons , Dr. Dimuh Derick's presentation was on Funding in Real Estate and Mr.Nestor Shey dwelled  on Modern Electrical Systems in Real Estate.

Each presentation was followed by a question-and-answer session, which helped participants deepen  their  knowledge on the topics presented.

The conference,whose  participants came from different  sectors, provided a  platform for valuable networking, 

For instance, representatives of Achievers Global Network Ltd, a consulting company, forged  working ties  with CEOs of real estate companies

According to Nkemateh, the Buea Real Estate conference was  an event that brought together stakeholders in real estate 

He noted that  the conference served as  the ideal platform for knowledge acquisition, partnership, networking and collaboration among stakeholders.

Talking to the press, Nkemateh said  the 2024 edition stood out as the most impactful since 2021 because they were  unlocking the potential sof real estate in Cameroon . 

“We have been doing so in  previous years but just like the tip of an iceberg and we expect next year’s conference to be a much bigger and better one” Nkemateh  remarked with optimism. 

Ngwang Stephany  enumerated  opportunities for unemployed youths in real estate, noting that they could  become agents or take other positions in real estate companies ,thereby addressing unemployment. “Real estate is a source of investment that anyone who invests in it becomes financially free,”said Ngwang ,emphasizing real estate’s potentials for financial freedom. 

She added that investing in real estate was not only for the rich.

 “Many successful realtors started with little or no money. Personally, I began my real estate journey with no money, working as a freelancer and an agent for registered companies by advertising properties through social media content creation.”  

Facilitators & some participants pose for a picture after the conference

Akana David, Manager of Property Trust Group, praised the conference organizers , noting  he learned a lot from it.

“Before, I thought one needed much money to get involved in real estate, but now I know one can venture into it with little or nothing,” he told the press

Akana added that he  learned the legal procedures to acquire any type of land without issues.

To recognise the attendees’ participation and engagement, certificates were awarded at the conclusion of the conference.

Other highlights of conference included  a sport walk and a visit to an orphanage