36 Graduate from AIMS Cameroon, Limbe

By Ticha Melanis in Limbe

36 Graduate from AIMS Cameroon, Limbe

The African institute of mathematical sciences AIMS Cameroon on Wednesday June 20th 2018 graduated the 5th cohort of 36 students (11 females and 25 males) from 15 African countries with a Master's degree in Mathematical sciences after undergoing a 10months intensive program.

            The graduation ceremony took place at the Limbe city council hall under the patronage of the minister of higher education. The minister was represented by the SG of higher education Prof. Wilfred Nyongbet Gabsa who congratulated the graduates for excellence and urge them to be torch bearers and true ambassadors of the institution where ever they find themselves.

             He was enthusiastic as the best graduating student was from Cameroon. He equally congratulated the entire staff of AIMS for their dynamic efforts to make the students succeed through innovative pedagogical approach as well as inviting both national and international Mathematical Guru to lecture students from their expertise and knowledge.

              Wilfred Ngongbet said at this stage of the society, the world is going scientific and thanks to institutions like AIMS, they are making people and students understand that they are living in a mathematical world and he is certain that the training the graduates have received from AIMS will always be at the center stage of the emergence and development of African and the world.

            Speaking during the solemn occasion, the guest speaker Barrister Nico Halle lauded the graduating students on their patience and zeal to succeed during the intensive program.

            He spoke on integrity which is one of the four cardinal principles of the institution. Nico Halle said it is very important now than ever before in the world for everybody to uphold integrity for it is a moral value that can build a nation.

            "If you don't have integrity your training is a waste for education without morality amounts to is merely training clever devils which amounts nothing. We have to realise that African which the most endowed continent of the world is the poorest because we never seek the face of God in solving our problems and we don't use the core values that propel us to succeed in society" said the peace crusader.

            He went further to cite the Anglophone crisis as a case to look at because there is the absence of peace which is an aspect of integrity. He therefore called on the graduates to shun all forms of falsehood and setbacks that will destroy their newly acquired skills which most needed for the development of Africa. "Before doing anything think about your legacy and strive to make a difference," said Nico Halle.

            In his welcome speech, the government delegate to the Limbe city council Andrew Motanga expressed his joy for Limbe having been amongst the selected cities to host AIMS and said it is due to the availability of big companies in the city whose activities are connected to science that goes with mathematics.

            While congratulating the graduates and AIMS Cameroon staff for their hard work, the GD said AIMS Cameroon has given the city the opportunity to host renowned scientists in the world.

            He went further to present some challenges facing the institution in Limbe such as infrastructural development, a befitting structure to host the school explaining that since the government gave a land for the structure to be erected on, nothing has been done. He noted that some people are busy lobbying behind the scenes to get AIMS Cameroon transferred elsewhere, an allegation which AIMS authorities quickly debunked.

            AIMS Cameroon center president, Prof. Mama Foupagnigni said that mathematics and technology are very important for the development of a nation. He asked the students to have sense of giving back and carryout activities that will impact the lives of people.

            On his part, Prof. Marco Garuti, AIMS cameroon Academic director said the training acquired by the students for the past ten months is to prepare them for entrepreneurial career and life.

            Mary Bernadette Fultang Timchia, chief operating officer, hailed the devotions of the students despite the challenges faced. She said Africa will be bright because of the graduates from AIMS and other science institutions. For this, She asked them to rely on their passion, hope when the seems to be no hope and be wise people so as to keep succeeding.

            During the ceremony, there were video messages of congratulation and encouragement from the CEO of AIMS Thierry Zumahoun and AIMS founder Neill Turtor.

The best graduating student, Maryse Manuella Moutamal from Cameroon expressed her gratitude to the entire staff of AIMS Cameroon for helping her and her mates achieve success. She said apart from AIMS empowering them, they also encourage team spirit looking at the Pan African aspects in their cardinal principles. She called on people who are interested in Maths especially girls to apply at AIMS to achieve success.

            Out of the 36 students graduating, 9 students were recognized for their distinction as against last year which was only 4 students out of 46 students. This year also had 9 students in the category of very good pass.

            Also present at the ceremony was the representative of the SW governor, the vice chancellor of the University of Buea, Representative of the SDO for Fako and other dignitaries including partners and collaborators of AIMS Cameroon.

            It worth mentioning that the graduation ceremony was taking place across the six centres of AIMS in Africa which are Cameroon, Senegal, South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania and Rwanda.