University Students Reclaim “Ghost Town” Mondays for Fitness

By Zera Nambu

A new tradition is emerging in the heart of the university of Bamenda. While “Ghost Town” Mondays continue to keep schools and businesses closed, students are refusing to stay idle.

Instead, they have transformed the empty streets into a center for fitness and community sports.

The ENS street area, which are usually busy with cars and students heading to class, have now become a popular hub for physical activity.

Every Monday morning, the quiet of the “Ghost Town” is broken by the sound of students engaging in group workouts, street sports, and skating.

With formal academic activities suspended on Mondays, the students have taken it upon themselves to use the time productively.

For many, these Monday sessions have become a vital way to stay healthy and maintain social connections during the weekly lockdown.

“The streets have become our gym,” said one student. “Since there are no cars and no school, it is the perfect time for us to come out, exercise, and practice our skating.”

The ENS streets are now seen as the primary destination for this sports movement, as dozens of young people gather to turn a day of enforced rest into a day of sports.

This shift marks a growing trend among the youth to find positive outlets and stay active despite the ongoing regional challenges.