The Essa Pius Group, through its foundation, has once again demonstrated its commitment to youth empowerment by supporting the Project One Shoes initiative aimed at encouraging young football talents in Cameroon’s South West Region.
The event, which took place on Saturday, April 11, brought together young footballers from various categories to celebrate sport and discipline .
Although the CEO, Essa Pius Tabi, was unable to attend due to circumstances beyond his control, he was represented by sports journalist Giovanni Wanneh.
During the ceremony, three UEFA-approved footballs and a total cash prize of 45,000 XAF were awarded to the best defenders in the Under-12, Under-14, and Under-16 categories.
Beyond rewarding sporting excellence, Essa Pius emphasized the deeper purpose of the initiative — using football as a platform to promote discipline, morality, and positive values among young people in the South West, his region of origin.
This support also marks the second consecutive edition in which Mr. Pius has backed the Project One Shoes initiative, following his contribution during its maiden edition in late 2025.
Speaking on his behalf, Giovanni Wanneh conveyed the CEO’s message of encouragement:
“First off, receive warm greetings on behalf of Mr. Essa Pius Tabi. If a request for support to the CEO is sincere, genuine, and goes through the proper channels, he will always show up. We thank Project One Shoes for this initiative. Our aim is to use this sport to instill morality and discipline in these kids — a ‘catch them while they’re young’ kind of scenario,” Wanneh stated.
The initiative continues to position sport as a tool for youth development, helping young talents grow both on and off the pitch.Essa Pius Tabi a former Cameroon International is widely known for his philanthropic Activites which promote youth empowerment and community development.
Fabris KEHDINGA
