Walter Wilson Nana
Buea, Cameroon
After the recent appointments in the University of Buea, UB, the new men and women given positions of responsibilities have also been commissioned and told to give a new breathe in their duties.
In the Wednesday, June 4 2014 Presidential Decree, Dr Blaise Moukoko was appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Teaching, Development of Information and Communication Technology and Professionalisation, formerly Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Internal Control and Evaluation.
UB VC, Dr Nalova Lyonga(R) commissions pioneer Director of HTTTC, Kumba, Prof. Endeley
Dr Charles Epah Fonkeng was maintained as Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Research, Cooperations and Relations with the Business World.
Prof. Theresia Nkwo Akenji was appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Internal Control and Evaluation, formerly Dean, Faculty of Science.
Prof. Joyce Bayande Endeley, formerly Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Teaching, Development of Information
Dr. Blaise Moukoko, DVC, TIC, UB
and Communication Technology and Professionalisation, University of Buea, UB was appointed pioneer Director of Higher Technical Teachers Training College, HTTTC Kumba, a new institution under UB.
Prof. Samuel Ndongwi Ayonghe was appointed Dean, Faculty of Science, formerly Vice Dean, Faculty of Science.
UB Vice Chancellor, Dr. Nalova Lyonga at the installation ceremony enjoined her
Prof. Therese Nkwo Akenji(2nd from right) being congratulated by fellow members of Catholic Women Association
collaborators and members of the university community to take actions that will make them grow and UB in general. “Let us talk to each other and not walk out. Let us keep going in UB like a river and be of good to our community. We welcome comments, comments that will make us grow,” she said.
Nalova mentioned that UB is growing and building other universities, hence there is need for mentorship. “We have to build others for us to stay afloat. This is an opportunity for us to build others so that they can take the places of those who have left.”
The UB VC stated that HTTTC Kumba will kick-off in September 2014 as the programmes are being worked on by the UB administration and the newly appointed Head of Departments.
She indicated that classes will begin at the premises of the Government Teacher Training College, GTTC, Kumba. “The administration out there has been nice to us and has made available some space already. We will make good of the space given to us. It is not enough and it can never be enough. You can never start with everything you need. We will take off progressively. The Ministry of Higher Education has made available some money for this interim period. We will use this time to give in the best we can,” Nalova added.
From the scientific desk to internal control and evaluation, Prof. Akenji said she was comfortable with her newfound responsibilities. “I will put in my best and abide by the terms and reference of the position I have been given,” she noted.
According to Prof. Akenji it is not about clamming down on people but working in tandem. “Together, we have to evaluate properly. It is not about breathing down on people. It is collaboration and pointing out in a collegiate manner what is not being done well and moving on as one.”
Prof. Endeley, the pioneer Director HTTTC, Kumba expressed enthusiasm, corroborating the VC that take off is been prepared not only at the level of UB but the administration of the Southwest Region and that of Meme Division in particular. “The Government Delegate of the Kumba City Council is making available some space for us at the council for the principal officers so that we can start. We are putting our syllabuses together, working on the budgeting and finalising on the details for us to have space at GTTC Kumba and Government Technical High School, GTHS, Kumba.”
An upbeat Prof. Endeley said it will not be long; the government via the Ministry of Higher Education will be calling for a competitive entrance examination into HTTTC, Kumba. “It is then that we will know the number of students to admit, the programmes that will run, what it takes to do the exams and move on with a huge sensitisation and media campaigns,” she noted.
