This paper summaries the quality of Enyong Creek wetland soils in Mbiabet within Enyong Creek basin. Soil samples were collected in the flood plains and subjected to laboratory analysis. The result showed the soils to be of marginal to moderate fertility. Semi-structured interviews with farmers on wetland utilization and direct observation in Mbiabet revealed that the flood plains were grossly degraded owing to fanning practices. To regenerate farming in the plains, the participatory approach was adopted. A participatory rural appraisal (PRA) team lived with Mbiabet community, familiarised themselves with the people and stimulated critical self-reflected awareness among them. The team initiated institution-building through which creative energies were released in the farmers and an inner conviction awakened for action against the oppressive elements around them. As collective self-confidence grew, the farmers gradually transformed the degraded wetland soils with a determination to make them a sustainable resource for themselves and generations to come.
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