Nina Ambuban Shines in Master’s Thesis Defense on Gender Perspective in Councils in Bamenda



Research Officer no. 5 of the Office of the Public Independent Conciliator North-West Region, Nina Ambuban redefines Excellence in Gender Studies with Master’s Defense.

Nina Ambuban Agingi, a native from the North West Region has earned an outstanding A+ in her master’s thesis defense, captivating both the jury and an audience at the Pan African Institute for Development West Africa (PAID-WA) on Saturday, January 25th, 2025.


Defending her Academic work titled Gender Perspectives in Project Management within Municipal Councils: The Case of Bamenda I, II, and III Councils of the Northwest Region, Cameroon, Nina impressed with her mastery of the subject and actionable insights into gender mainstreaming.

Driven by a passion to address gender disparities in governance, Nina explained, “What prompted me to get into this research was the fact that I wanted to understand municipal project management and assess the level of responsiveness of municipal projects.

Despite numerous studies on gender perspectives and international commitments to gender equality, little has been done on municipal projects in the Northwest Region.”

Her research revealed several challenges, including cultural barriers, inadequate stakeholder consultation, and limited funding for gender-focused initiatives.

“Despite the fact that cultures, cultural beliefs, and institutional barriers have come to limit women’s abilities, statistics have shown that women are more vibrant, smart, intelligent, and ready to promote good governance and development,” Nina intimated.

She urged councils to rethink their approach to gender equality. “Women are not just meant to be secretaries or to occupy low-level positions.

They are capable of handling decision-making processes that can make a change not only within councils but across Cameroon as a whole” Nina highlighted.


The jury, including her supervisor, Dr. Tapah Lucas, and Dr. Bamenjo Herman, commended her work for its depth and relevance, describing it as a timely contribution to achieving inclusive development in Cameroon.

Alongside Nina, three other students defended their theses with excellent results. Ngo’in Nsama Elinorpearl Chebisi from the Department of Development Studies, specializing in Peace, Conflict Resolution, and International Relations, presented her research titled The Socio-Economic Impact of the Anglophone Crisis on Internally Displaced Persons in Bamenda.

Mbongo Linda Etongwe from the Department of Development Studies, specializing in Public Health, defended her thesis, Public Health Policies, Community Engagement, and Access to Primary Health Care in Nkongsamba.

Tamon Angwi Mercy from the Department of Business Management and Administration, specializing in Marketing Management, explored Marketing Strategies: A Study of Consumer Behavior in the Northwest Region of Cameroon.

Nina’s work aligns with international frameworks such as the Beijing Declaration and Resolution 1325, which call for increased participation of women in decision-making processes.

Her recommendations offer a practical guide for councils to dismantle systemic barriers, ensure gender equity, and foster development that reflects the needs of all citizens.

“If councils can respect international laws and give women a place at the decision-making table, we are on the path to transformative governance,” Nina concluded.


By Pechuqui Laurata
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