CReCTA's 10 Operational Zones
To effectively manage and support our members, CReCTA is structurally divided into ten distinct operational zones across the Centre Region of Cameroon. Each zone encompasses specific localities and schools, ensuring targeted support and coordination for chemistry educators in every area.
All 10 CReCTA Zones
I
Zone I — Etoudi & Surrounds
Localities: Etoudi, Ebang, Nkolmbong, Nkozoa, Nyom
Northern districts of Yaoundé, covering schools from the Etoudi administrative quarter through to the peri-urban localities of Nyom and Ebang.
II
Zone II — Bastos & Nlongkak
Localities: Bastos, Carrière, Nlongkak, LBA
Central and residential Yaoundé — including diplomatic and administrative schools in the Bastos, Carrière, and Nlongkak quarters.
III
Zone III — Essos, Mimboman & Soa
Localities: Essos, Mimboman, Kondengui, Soa, Nkolmesseng, Nkolfoulou, Omnisport
East Yaoundé corridor, extending to the Soa university town and Nkolmesseng — one of the largest zones by area and membership.
IV
Zone IV — Ekounou & South Corridor
Localities: Ekounou, Odza, Ahala, Nsimaleng, Mbalmayo, Ezeka
Southern Yaoundé through Mbalmayo — a diverse zone spanning urban schools and those in the more rural Nyong-et-So'o division.
V
Zone V — Obili, Mvol'ye & Mbankom
Localities: Obili, Mvolye, Scalom, Damas, Mbalngong, Mbankom
West-Central Yaoundé — an academically rich zone anchored by the proximity to the University of Yaoundé I and surrounding institutions.
VI
Zone VI — Melen, Etoug-Ebe & Mendong
Localities: Melen, Etoug-Ebe, Mendong, Jouvence, TKC, Eko
Home of the CReCTA founding convention (GBHS Etoug-Ebe). This zone links the TKC, Melen and Mendong administrative quarters of Yaoundé.
VII
Zone VII — Carrefour MECC to Okola
Localities: Carrefour MECC through to Okola
The northwestern corridor linking central Yaoundé to the Okola sub-divisional headquarters — covering secondary institutions along this axis.
VIII
Zone VIII — Obala, Ntui & North
Localities: Obala, Batchenga, Ntui, Mbandjock, Nkoteng, Nanga Eboko, Monatele
Northern axis of the Centre Region, extending into Haute-Sanaga. This zone covers a wide geographic area with educators across several sub-divisions.
IX
Zone IX — Bafia, Makenene & Mbam
Localities: Bafia, Ombessa, Makenene, Ndikinimeki, Bokito
The Mbam and Inoubou division corridor — one of CReCTA's most geographically expansive zones, representing educators in Bafia, Bokito, and surrounding towns.
X
Zone X — Mfou, Nkoabang & Awae
Localities: Mfou, Nkoabang, Awae, Biteng, Nkomo
Eastern fringe of the Centre Region — connecting peri-urban schools on the Mfou axis to those in Biteng, Nkomo, and Awae localities.
Activities & Publications
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Simple, Transparent Membership Fees
Registration Fee
XAF
3,000
/ One-Time
Paid once upon joining CReCTA. This generates your permanent, unique CReCTA ID.
- Permanent CReCTA Member ID
- Access to Member Portal
- Zonal Meeting Access
- Official Member Certificate
- Newsletter Subscription
- Annual Symposium Entry
Annual Dues
XAF
1,000
/ Year
Paid yearly to maintain active membership status and access all CReCTA benefits.
- Active Member Status
- Workshop & Seminar Access
- CPD Certification Eligibility
- Journal Submission Rights
- Cross-Zonal Events
- Leadership Nomination
First-year total: XAF 4,000 (Registration + Annual Dues) — From the second year onwards, only XAF 1,000/year is required to remain an active member.
What Our Members Say
"CReCTA has transformed how I approach chemistry education. The workshops gave me new tools and confidence."
"Being part of CReCTA connected me with fellow educators who share my passion for chemistry."
"The zonal structure makes CReCTA very effective. I can easily connect with teachers in my locality."
"CReCTA seminars are unmatched. I have grown tremendously as an educator since joining."
"CReCTA bridges policy and practice. Their MINESEC alignment has been invaluable."
"The journal publications inspired me to document my own innovations."
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