Lucia Ediage

Lucia Ediage Sona is a Cameroonian public administrator serving as the Regional Delegate of the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and the Family (MINPROFF) for the South West Region of Cameroon. She is known for her involvement in initiatives promoting women's empowerment, digital inclusion, and the protection of girls’ rights in crisis-affected communities.

Career Regional Delegate for Women's Empowerment Lucia Ediage Sona serves as the South West Regional Delegate of the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and the Family (MINPROFF), where she oversees programs aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of women and families in the region.

Her role includes coordinating government policies on gender equality, supporting women's economic empowerment, and collaborating with national and international partners.

Digital inclusion initiatives In August 2025, she participated in the inauguration of the Orange Digital Center “Maison Digitale” in Buea, an initiative aimed at enhancing digital literacy and economic empowerment among women and girls.

During the event, she emphasized the severe impact of the ongoing crisis on girls, including displacement, exposure to violence, and limited access to education. She described the situation as “disheartening and deplorable,” while expressing optimism that the movement would empower girls to speak out against discrimination and gender-based violence.

Her involvement in both digital empowerment projects and rights-based advocacy reflects a multi-sectoral approach to addressing the challenges faced by women and girls in the South West Region.