Seventeen Orange Cameroon customers in Bamenda have received cash prizes of FCFA 50,000 each under the company’s 2026 back-to-school promotion, as the telecommunications operator continues its efforts to support families facing the financial demands of the new academic year.
The award ceremony took place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Orange Cameroon’s Commercial Avenue office in Bamenda, during the company’s 41st draw of the back-to-school campaign. The event brought together the selected winners, company officials and other staff members to celebrate customers whose participation in Orange offers earned them the cash awards.
The ceremony was overseen by Brenda Ngwe, Orange Cameroon’s Bamenda Branch Manager, alongside Asoh Peter Nseh, the company’s North West Regional Marketing Officer.
Speaking at the event, Nseh said the promotion was part of Orange Cameroon’s commitment to rewarding customer loyalty while helping parents and guardians meet some of the costs associated with sending children back to school.
“With Orange, our customers are the king. That is why we always prioritise our customers,” he said, explaining that the campaign was designed to accompany families during the 2026 back-to-school period.
According to Nseh, Orange Cameroon launched the promotion with 1,000 school grants of FCFA 50,000 each to be awarded to loyal customers across the country.
He said the Bamenda branch had reached its fourth round of celebrations under the campaign, with close to 95 beneficiaries having received prizes in the region so far.
For the winners, the money comes at a time when school fees, textbooks, learning materials and other expenses continue to weigh heavily on many households.
Among the beneficiaries was Laurent Togue, a Bamenda resident who said he had won an Orange prize for the second time in the same year.
Togue, who uses Orange internet and call services and regularly participates in the company’s promotional offers, described the experience as proof of the reliability of the rewards programme.
He said the back-to-school initiative was particularly useful because many parents struggle to meet school expenses at the beginning of the academic year.
“I am really grateful to Orange for launching such offers regularly,” he said, adding that the prize would help him address some of his immediate needs.
Another beneficiary, Kunde Elvis, a student at the National Polytechnic University Institute in Bamenda, said he was delighted when Orange informed him that he had won FCFA 50,000.
Studying Medical and Biomedical Sciences, Elvis said the money would help him with expenses related to his education, including notes and project work, as he approaches the completion of his studies.
He expressed gratitude to Orange Cameroon’s management and staff for the recognition and support.
For Nem Esther, a student in evening classes at CCC, the news came as a surprise. She said she initially missed the call informing her of the win and only became convinced after receiving a second call asking her to bring a photocopy of her national identity card to the branch.
Esther explained that her participation had simply involved activating data bundles on her Orange line.
With her school fees still unpaid, she said the FCFA 50,000 would help her settle part of the outstanding amount and purchase textbooks.
“I want to thank Orange very much for the surprise,” she said.
Tani Quinta, another winner from the St. Luke area opposite GBHS Mankon, also welcomed the award. She explained that she had been struggling to complete her school fees from the previous academic year and intended to use the prize to cover part of the outstanding balance.
For Ntam Tatiana, the award carries benefits beyond school expenses. The Orange customer, who works as a nail technician and also offers eyelash and decoration services, said she was happy to receive the money as her child continues schooling.
Tatiana explained that she regularly purchases Orange data bundles and has continued using her SIM card for more than a year because of her satisfaction with the service.
She said the prize would help her contribute towards her child's school fees, with the remainder going into her small business.
Tatiana thanked Orange Cameroon for the initiative, describing it as an encouragement to customers who depend on such support to meet family and business needs.
The different accounts from the beneficiaries highlighted how the cash awards could serve a range of purposes, from paying school fees and buying textbooks to supporting students' academic work and helping working parents balance household expenses.
Beyond the celebrations, Nseh used the occasion to remind customers that the company remained open to complaints and concerns, particularly those involving network failures and other service challenges.
He encouraged subscribers to contact Orange whenever they encountered difficulties, noting that customer feedback was important even as the company continued working to improve its services.
He also issued a warning about scams targeting Orange customers, particularly attempts to obtain personal information under the pretext of online identification or Orange Money account resets.
Nseh cautioned subscribers against sharing their Orange Money secret codes with callers claiming to represent the company or offering to reset their accounts.
He stressed that these codes are personal and should remain confidential.
The warning served as an important reminder that while customers take advantage of promotions and digital financial services, protecting their accounts remains essential.
The Bamenda ceremony forms part of Orange Cameroon’s broader back-to-school campaign, which seeks to recognise loyal subscribers while offering practical assistance during one of the most financially demanding periods for families.
For the 17 beneficiaries honoured on Saturday, the FCFA 50,000 awards offer some relief at a time when education costs continue to place pressure on household budgets.
As the company celebrates another round of winners, its message to customers is one of appreciation, continued engagement and caution against fraud.
For the beneficiaries who shared their experiences, however, the most immediate concern is how to put the money to use whether by clearing school fees, purchasing textbooks, supporting university work or keeping a small business running while meeting family responsibilities.
