Tuesday, August 25, 2015

University OF Bamenda Uba Opens Fuly; Admissions for 2015\2016 Accademic Year ongoing online in the Faculties of Arts, Law and Political Science, Economics and Marketing Science for 10,000 Places till October

-4000 for Faculty of Arts, 4000 for Faculty of Law & Political Science, 2000 for Faculty of Economics & Marketing Science
-Admissions to Run online & in Campus till October
*Time Out for UBa Registrar, the Deputy Director ENS, Director Medical School, HOD Chemistry & Modern letters, Director of Studies ENS etc & Time for Fresh Appointments
The news of the University of Bamenda fully opening its doors this academic year was greeted with great awe since the coming of these three faculties of Arts, Law and Political Sciences, Economics and marketing science had long over due causing parents of the North West extraction to still exorbitantly spend sending their children to other state universities around the country with a University at their back yard.
This call for celebration comes after several appeals, heated and why not hots meetings with the Prime Minister Head of government Philemon Yang at the star Building and the Minister of Higher Education Prof. Fame Ndongo asking for the University of the Future to be fully functional by top elite of the Region, who finally headed to the pleas and supplications of the people early this August 2015.  
It should be noted that since creation, six schools were functional at the University of Bamenda with only the Faculty of science offering open entrance and the others by written exams. This time, the Faculty of Arts, Law and political Science, Economics and Marketing science for a start will admit 3000 student and the number will increase subsequently as ample space and infrastructures will be provided for studies.
Admission for the academic year 2015\2016 shall runs online and in campus from the 24th of August 2015 to October.

 



To ensure that all the faculties kicks off in time and smoothly, elite of Tubah under the umbrella of TUP4 Tubah Union for peace progress, power and prosperity convened an enlarge elite meeting at the Bambili Credit Union building Hall on the 23rd of August 2015 to mobilize financial and material resource to assist the Vice-Chancellor execute the decisions of the Head of State President Paul Biya. Here, it was resolved that part of the vacant CCAST Bambili structures will be renovated and put into use, the class rooms of the school after normal school time, part of Agric school buildings, renovated primary school structures around Ngomushonh mabuh, Fonab secondary school kedjom keku buildings etc. 1000s of Benches were the pressing priorities for the moment and the union agreed to make available a good quantity as finance come in. They agreed unanimously that Hotel owner were to pay in a Million francs each, Delegates and owners of building material stores to pay a Millions francs each, landlords to pay in one months rents for all the rooms in the hostel for a year, companies like MTN, ORANGE, CAMTEL, NEXTEL, to donate 5 million each, brewery companies to chip in a million francs each, financial institutions and civil servants inter-alia are not left out.
At the meeting, the security, the social welfare of the people, town planning, water, waste disposal, the nature and structures of buildings in the student milieu, food sustenance and rents was a major bone of contention as the town will soon start witnessing a massive influx of students from various background and multiple comportments or attitudes from different Regions.  
With all hopes that UBa swings her doors fully open this academic year, without any major unrest, the Ministry of Higher is also faced and tasked with the responsibility to appoint new University officials as a good number of them are due retirement, we are here précising the case of the registrar Prof karl Bufung, the Deputy Director of ENS Prof. Ambanasung, the Director of the Medical school, the HODs for chemistry and modern letters and the Director of ENS Prof Bame who is likely to go in December.
When once government through the Minister of Higher Education would have appointed new officials the population of North West Region would now be left with the responsibility to manage the population boom and shocks that will accompany an increasing society made up students with their multiple odds, we are here making reference to promiscuity, arm robbery, strikes, high life, cultic practices, witchcraft etc.    


Mayor Ndop Council ABEL Mbombo Chenyi Declares War against BOKO HARAM, Releases Press Release to Educate Leaders, Traditional and Religious AUTHORITIES not forgetting the Population of his Municipality to BEWARE of this COMMON ENEMY

Press Release
Alert Notice to the People of Ndop Council Area Against Boko Haram Terrorists & their Suicide Bombers


The People of  Ndop Municipality it is a Fundamental duty on our Part as elected officials to not only champion the course for the development of the Municipality but also to watch and guard over your Security in all related dimension that we can.

That is why today, given the goring and horrible acts caused by the terrorist actions of the Islamic sect the Boko Haram and the insurgencies caused for well over three years snatching away 1000s of innocent souls and displacing well over a million population as refugees in Africa,
Given that their multiplied suicide bombing actions has crossed to Cameroon in the Northern Region with ripple effects costing thousand of lives and is now extending her tentacles to other nine remaining Regions with our North West, Division, Ndop in particular a major target because of her Urban and Muslim Nature,
-I Mbombo Abel Chenyi Mayor of Ndop Municipality in the heart of Ngoketunjia Division (harboring Bamessing, Bamali, Bamunka, Bambalang) following the haphazard Bomb blast in the grand Nord orchestrated by teenaged suicide bombers filtered in by the Boko Harams and given the fact that we are linked to the Northern part of Nigeria through the Ring Road,
-Following the fact that these people are heartless and are out for a diabolic course known best to them,
-Following the fact that our lives so far are highly endangered and has no replica,
-Following the fact that the least person around us with questionable identity need not be trusted (as experience has proven that they are terrorists)
-Following the fact that we must be guarantor of each and every ones security,
-Following the fact that we stand to lost all we have worked for if we open the door for this ailment to settle
-Following the fact that we must collectively fight for Peace and security to reign in this country of ours and in our beloved Municipality in particular,
*Mindfully conscious of the fact that we have information from security that they have filtered those their suicide Bombers in the Region and Divisions,
*Mindful of our committed action and responsibility to defend the wellbeing and welfare of each another,
*Mindful of all the efforts made by the powers that be to ensure National and Regional security,
*Mindful of the national character of the situation where every one stands to be affected at every point in time,
I Mbombo Abel Mayor Ndop Council on behalf of the Council and councilors, CALL on all to be vigilant, and if note or notices is taken  of any strange persons in questionable attires, call 1.5.0.0 to report for prompt intervention.  
I also exhort the church, all religious institutions and leader to make wide this call for concern, by making alarm of it every where of the presence of these Boko Haram in our midst. So that the earlier we fish them out the better!
Note should also be taken that as days go by, they are devising other means to initiate innocent souls so we should all watch at what we eat coming from the boarder towns or Nigeria as some have been poisoned and charmed by cult members of the sect.
NB. it is a Sound Note of Alert to all even you, Prevention is Better than Cure!
Sign Mbombo Abel Chenyi
Mayor Ndop Municipality.


Wednesday, August 19, 2015

A Day in Cameroon History Highly Remembered in Pictures

laureates of The Prestigious 2015 World Echoes Newspaper's Group Inc. international Trinity National Press Icons Award to Accredited Winners for Excellence to Meritorious Cameroonians  who have distinguished themselves in a very special way in their respective works of Life upholding innovative spirits for Nation Building in Picture. This day in history played host at the all Saint's Parish Bayelle in Pope John Paul the II Hall on the 27 of June 2015.


Friday, August 14, 2015

Press Release - Tobby Vision Computers



Bamenda–Cameroon 14th August 2015 – Practical Computer Education Volume II, the official Ministry of Secondary Education Computer Science textbook is now global. The book yesterday was selected by CreateSpace, an Amazon Company and printing has commenced to make the book available to millions of customers on Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, Amazon.it, and Amazon.es. The book Practical Computer Education Volume II is also selected by thousands of major bookstores and online retailers. This is a great enhancer to the audience of the book's volume II whose first volume was only available and used in Cameroon.
Amazon's Print Company CreateSpace expanded channel selected the book yesterday and is printing to make it available to libraries and academic institutions worldwide. This expanded channel will also make available Practical Computer Education Volume II by Coni T. Tawong to public libraries, elementary and secondary school libraries, and libraries at academic institutions worldwide.
CreateSpace Publisher Direct which is doing the printing of millions of copies of Practical Computer Education Volume II already has contracted to make it available to certified resellers such as Independent bookstores and booksellers worldwide. The CreateSpace Direct Program will allow eligible resellers to buy Practical Computer Education Volume II at wholesale prices directly from Create Space – an Amazon Print Company. All orders and customer handling services for copies of Practical Computer Education Volume II is done currently from Create Space eStore.
The long holidays in Cameroon will soon be ending, and while most young people are anxious waiting for the schools to reopen, students of Tobby Vision Computers are taking their Computer Studies and creativity to the next level. Author and Lead Computer Studies Teacher and his team of seven are into the School Enterprise Challenge, and students are learning what it means to run a business while in school. Be owner of Practical Computer Education Volume I at a countdown deal http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/b010NBXLPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp.POKvb02390NF
Practical Computer Education Volume II is a global Information and Communication Technology book for educational institutions, with the goal of making students comply with 21st century education globally, socially and responsibly in a safe and healthy environment. It was published yesterday by the Cameroonian based Publisher, Tobby Vision Computers. This book is a fantastic opportunity for students and schools to study ICTs which not only make them comply with present day education, but also inspire and develop year on year their careers. For Kindle version of the book visit
And for orders of paperback hard copies visit:
Tobby Vision Computers is an international publisher having a vocational centre working to improve the relevancy, quality, and availability of educational resources materials globally. Their pioneering approach uses profit–making school–run business to teach Computer soft and hardware and ICT educational skills. This model allows its students in a community hosting the university of Bamenda and higher institutions of learning to be fully employed and hence alleviate poverty, improve the sustainability of these employers while at the same time enable these students offer a more relevant and higher quality services.
For media enquiries and more information contact:
[Cornelius Tfurndabi Tawong, corneliustawong@gmail.com, (+237)675425551]

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Job Oppening By Reignite Action for Development to Realize UK Big Lottery Funded Project in Bambui

The "Ngong Project Training the Bambui Farmers of Tomorrow"



 

 

 


Job adverts

Updated 3rd July 2015


Big Lottery Funded - UK
Project Reference Code: 010232364
Project Title: NGONG Training the Bambui Farmers of Tomorrow






ROLES IN CAMEROON


Where jobs will be advertised


Where jobs will be advertised
University and Institutes announcements

·         University of Bamenda
·         National Polytechnic Bamenda
·         Catholic University Cameroon
·         Rural Agriculture College
On 1 of these newspapers (depends on timing and price)
·         Cameroon Tribune
·         Cameroon Post

Online
·         Reignite website
·         Bamenda online
·         Bambui forum online
·         Email to Bambui Cultural & Development Association
Community
·         The Divisional officer office
·         The Tubah Council office
·         The Bambui Village Council office.
·         Church announcements: Catholic and Muslim.
·         Quarter Heads meetings





Roles in the Cameroon

Job Advert

ReigniteAction for Development (RAD) is a UK registered charity aimed at alleviating poverty in Africa.  The mission of RAD is “to inspire communities in less privileged areas to play their part in breaking the cycle of poverty where they are in, using a holistic approach to development.” 

On the 1st of June 2015, we are starting a new project based in the rural community of Bambui called NGONG – Training the Bambui Farmers of Tomorrow and we are currently looking to recruit 2 Project Officers and 1 Project Finance Officer to join us at a time of innovation, transformation and expansion.All posts are funded by the Big Lottery Fund UK.

The project


NGONG – Training the Bambui Farmers of Tomorrow

Funded by: Big Lottery Fund (UK)
Partners: National Polytechnic Bamenda, COBEX, SEEDS and NOWEFOR
2015-2017






This project aims to improve the livelihoods of farmers (680) and their families (3,400) by professionalizing and revitalizing the village’s agricultural sector. This will be achieved by improving farmers’ agricultural skills and levels of productivity, whilst at the same time developing their ability to reach larger, more profitable markets.

The project will deliver an intensive agricultural and enterprise skills training programme that will include livestock management, farm mechanization, pest control, organic farming methods, improved irrigation methods, improved soil management and crop rotation. It will also include training on organizational and business skills, entrepreneurship, risk analysis, marketing, leadership and negotiating skills and will also include a life skills element in relation to numeracy and literacy training.








Positions available:



POSITION 1 - Ref: PO1CO
PROJECT OFFICER 1: Communications Officer
Role:Communications Officer                                 Based in: Bambui, Cameroon
Line Management:Project Manager
Hours per week:40h/PW                                          
Annual Salary:£2,280 pro rata(XAF 1,824,000)
Starting Date: 1st July
Permanent Contract (2 years)

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

In addition to any other task assigned by the Project Manager/Project Coordinator, the main duties of the role are expected to be:

In the overall:

  • Support the successful delivery of the Ngong Project;
  • Provide solid and consistent support to other team members and work with them to promote and develop the project.

Specific duties:     

  • Support the gathering of necessary data to compile project progress reports, external communications and other documentation related to the project implementation;
  • Support the monitoring and evaluation process by treating data and compiling it into reports;
  • Support the promotion of the project and its results by capturing case studies, stories, facts, images, and by interviewing stakeholders, partners, beneficiaries;
  • Write articles for Reignite’s newsletter, the project allocated webpage, and Reignite’s social media;
  • Write articles for local newspapers and other channels that will help diffusing information;
  • Help setting up promotional events, publicising and delivering them;
  • Search for sources of funding that could potentially fund activities after Year 2 at a national and regional level;
  • Act as a promoter of the project;
  • Responsible for putting in place the communication plan;
  • Maintain the project schedule;
  • Maintain the project risk register and the issues log;
  • Maintain the lessons learned log;
  • Track benefits;
  • Act as the main liaison between key parties.





Personal attributes and competencies:

Education
Degree in journalism, communication, relations, or related field
Essential
Language
Fluent English and French required (speaking and writing)
Essential
Experience
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience

Previous work with a community-based organisation and/or international development
Desired

Desired
Communicational skills
Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing for a variety of mediums including web based platform and professional reports.

Excellent presentation and public communication skills.

Internet and social media savvy (able to update and interact in social media)

Knowledgeable of Wordpress
Essential



Essential


Essential


Desired
Organisational skills
Initiative and ability to work independently as well as a part of a team;

Ability in personal organisation, planning, priority setting and managing multiple tasks

Have a team orientated work style and flexible approach to your work
Essential


Essential


Essential

Interpersonal skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively and positively interact with people in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment;

Have excellent co-ordination, planning and organizational skills and be a calm and collected individual.
Essential





Essential
Sharing of mutual values for project and lead organisation
Share, respect and be willing to promote Reignite’s main values and principles;

Share, respect and be willing to promote the Project’s main principles and outcomes
Essential


Essential


Terms and conditions
       The initial contract will be for 1 year with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, and available resources.
       The position will be based in Bambui, Cameroon.

Application process
       The application deadline is 25th July 2015.
       We will acknowledge all applications, but will only invite short-listed candidates to attend an interview at our offices. Successful candidates will be informed by the 27th July
       Interviews will be held on the 28th and candidates should be available to start working on the 3rd of August
       To apply, send an email to the Project Manager (teresa.desousa@reignite.org.uk), with the following documents:
-          CV
-          Application Form
-          One Reference Letter
-           
Note:Please indicate your name and position in subject line of your email. Please also send your filled application form saved under a file name, which indicates your name followed by Project Officer Position.