Buea University:

Newly Appointed Officials Installed

By Boris Esono and Mesumbe Neville in Buea

Installed UB officials pose with VC, Dr. Orace Ngomo Manga (3rd from right)

Over 80 newly appointed officials in the University of Buea have been commissioned into their posts of responsibility. The installation ceremony chaired by the vice chancellor of the institution took place on Wednesday 21 March 2018 in the Dorothy Limunga Amphitheatre.

            In his remarks at the two-fold ceremony, Prof. Horace Manga congratulated the newly appointed officials for the confidence bestowed on them by hierarchy. He enjoined the laureates to uphold the good image of the institution.

            “Any time there are changes, we expect that the individuals will come to those jobs with new impetus and dynamism. We expect the newly appointed to be animated by the desire to ensure that UB achieves better results,” the VC said, reminding the appointees that they will obviously be faced with numerous challenges especially the act of managing their subordinates.

            As a way out, he advised them to study and understand their subordinates and device strategies to work in harmony with them.

             “For those of us that have been maintained, we should continue to work inexorably to win the confidence of the higher authorities.” The don advised.

            One of the appointees, Mr Divine Bisong who was appointed in dual capacity as the Service Head for teaching and research in the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences and as Coordinator of the JMC Labs, pledged to use his collaborative spirit to break new grounds and progress in the domain of research and teaching.

            “Every new appointment comes with a new challenge. But I believe God will give me wisdom to handle both positions effectively.” he prayed.

            Another official, Mr Paul, appointed as Student Assistance and Welfare Officer (a newly created post) told reporters that he will do his best to promote the wellbeing of students in the University of Buea.

            The newly installed officials were appointed by the Minister of Higher education, Prof Jacques Fame Ndongo on 17 March 2018.