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THE GRAND OPENING CEREMONY AT LIMBE OMNISPORT STADIUM

A spectacular fusion of performances marked the beginning of the highly anticipated sporting event on Wednesday 3 April, 2024 at the Limbe Omnisport Stadium.

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In appreciation of the warm reception from the Governor, Bernard Okalia Bilai, the City Mayor of Limbe, Traditional Rulers, the Education Community and the population of the South West Region, Professor Nalova Lyonga, Minister of Secondary Education, praised the successful organization of the 24th Edition of the National Finals of FENASSCO League “A” Games, Mokundange-Limbe 2024.

The chairperson of the Federal Council of FENASSCO League “A” Games set the tone for the event, emphasizing the importance of both sports and academics. “Not only are we organizing Games but we are also organizing academics... as the students are here to show what they can do during games and what they can do as students... Secondary School is the bedrock where we fix our foundation for the future”, the Minister stated.

The City Mayor of Limbe Council, Paul Efome Ngale, set the ball rolling with a thrilling welcome message to all dignitaries and delegations present for the event, including Professor Nalova Lyonga, Minister of Secondary Education, Professor Narcisse Mouelle Kombi, Minister of Sports and Physical Education, Joseph Le, Minister of the Public Service and Administrative Reforms, Jean de Dieu Momo, Minister Delegate in the Ministry of Justice, Boniface Bayaola, the Secretary of State in Charge of Teachers’ Training in the Secondary Education, Bernard Okalia Bilai, the Governor of the South West Region, other administrative, traditional and religious authorities. He expressed Limbe’s excitement to host the 2024 Edition of FENASCO League “A” Games Finals and entreated the young athletes to do their best and be the best.

Then came the Olympic phase which featured heart-warming activities ranging from the presentation of the flag of the Games, singing of the Games anthem, lighting of the olympic flame and handing over to Sarah Etonge, which signifies the passing of the Games’ spirit from the previous to the current host, oath taking, colourful performances and vibrant procession of participating delegations with enriching and thought-provoking messages. The encounter between the female football teams from the South-west and the North-west Regions ended this graceful opening ceremony.

The emblems of the Games monument

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The monument commemorating the 24th edition of the FENASSCO League «A» National Finals stands with a dignified and commanding presence, occupying a prominent position within the confines of Government High School Limbe. The stele, comprising an elevated open book supported by two arcs of varying heights, one adorned with a canoe flanked by four paddles, captivates the attention of passersby along SONARA Street in the Mile 2 neighbourhood of Limbe.

This architectural masterpiece depicts the history of Limbe, the City of Friendship and host of the Games, during its earliest encounters with the outside world, particularly the West. The canoe, a quintessential means of transportation shared by all the Sawa peoples of Cameroon, played a pivotal role in facilitating this initial contact, carrying the White man and his literary knowledge. Hence, the book symbolises the paramount channel for transmitting knowledge and wisdom through the magic of writing.

In addition to being the City of Friendship, Limbe is also a pioneer in educating young girls in Cameroon, exemplified by the legendary Saker Baptist College. This secondary school for girls was established in 1962 by Baptist missionaries. The book and the boat, represented in the monument, symbolise the epic history of the city, marking the opening of the Cameroonian education system to the world and its deep connection to national socio-cultural realities.

EVENING EDUCATIVE SESSIONS

“Not only are we organizing games, we are also organizing academics during FENASSCO League "A"Games, Mokundange-Limbe 2024", Professor Nalova Lyonga.

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    Day 1 - Personal Development

Within the framework of the FENASSCO League “A” Games, the common meal is a moment of communion between the Minister of Secondary Education and the delegations from the ten regions of Cameroon. It is in this light that a common meal was offered on Tuesday, March 2, 2024. It was a moment of come together in the course of which came an educative talk on personal development delivered by Mary Litumbe and the famous Cameroonian artist, Sally Nyollo. The highlight was on the word “FOCUS” which Mary Litumbe explained as “follow a cause until successful”. Using the example of the eagle, she encouraged the students to have a target and stay on a particular course until they obtain the expected positive results.

Sally Nyollo’s story about the young girl and the frog was used as an illustration to teach the students about the importance of perseverance and determination in order to achieve one’s goal.

Day 2 – Growth Mindset and Menstrual Hygiene

In line with Professor Nalova Lyonga’s declaration that “Not only are we organizing games, we are also organizing academics”, the same activity took place on day 2, i.e. on Wednesday, 3rd April 2024, with ‘Growth mindset and’ and Menstrual Hygiene’ being the topics of discussion.

Firstly, Dr. Patrick Okwen’s drilling on “Menstrual Hygiene”, focused on raising awareness in men as partakers in menstrual hygiene management, stating the role they have played and contributions that they have made to promote the “Clean School Policy”. He encouraged the girl child to attend school freely during her monthly flow.

Next, was Mr. Lee Jean who entreated the students on what he titled ‘Change Your Mindset’. He alluded to the Korean Development Story, emphasizing the notion of looking beyond one’s limitations and seeing the opportunity in the impossible.

The artist Sally Nyollo employed the story telling technique in order to pass across a message to the student. From the story titled “Zayene” meaning ‘avoiding early pregnancies’ which recounts the story of a girl child who was betrothed to an old man before her birth. She subsequently was forced to get married to the man and later died during childbirth. The moral lesson from the story is to prevent early pregnancies, stop early marriages and promote all that can give the girl child equal opportunities as the boy.

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FENASSCO LEAGUE “A” GAMES 2024

FENASSCO LEAGUE “A” GAMES 2024

Reception of the Olympic Flame

The Minister of Secondary Education Officially Receives the Olympic Flame of FENASSCO League “A” Games from Garoua-Gashiga’s Delegation.

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In an event graced with pomp and fanfare which brought together the Minister of Secondary Education, Professor Nalova Lyonga, the Secretary of State in the Ministry of Secondary Education in Charge of Teachers’ Training, Boniface Bayaola, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Secondary Education, Professor Pierre Fabien Nkot, and some top-ranking officials in the Ministry of Secondary Education, the Centre Regional Delegate of Secondary Education, Dr. Ndemba Sidonie, some school authorities and students this Wednesday March 27, 2024, marked the official start of the 2024 edition of this prestigious sporting event.

02 Reception Olympic Flame 2024

The flame, an embodiment of peace, unity, excellence, and fair play, coming from Garoua-Gashiga announces the 24th edition of FENASSCO League “A” Games slated for Mokundange-Limbe, from 2nd to 9th April 2024, under the theme “School Games, a Guarantee of Peace and Sustainable Development”. During this occasion, Professor Nalova Lyonga expressed her gratitude to all FENASSCO League “A” officials for their unwavering support in organizing this yearly tournament, as she commended their tireless efforts in ensuring that previous editions of FENASSCO League “A” Games were held with utmost professionalism and created a conducive environment for healthy competition.

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She equally acknowledged the outstanding achievements of the FENASSCO League “A” Games and expressed a nostalgic feeling of Garoua-Gashiga’s edition and hopes this same enthusiasm will be lived and experienced in Mokundange-Limbe.

As the flame burnt brightly en route to Mokundange-Limbe, the atmosphere was filled with excitement and anticipation, a moment which serves as a reminder of the invaluable role sports play in shaping the character and future of the nation’s youths.

JOSO Sophie

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2024 OPEN BUSINESS DAYS FOR SECONDARY TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

2024 OPEN BUSINESS DAYS FOR SECONDARY TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Secondary school geniuses display their inventive spirit at the foot of the silicon Mountain

Solar charcoal cooker, battery pack for efficient power supply, smart voice lamp, innovative solar panel, are some of the creations secondary school students showcased at Government Technical High School Molyko-Buea.

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This was during the official ceremony to launch the 31st Edition of the Open Business Days of Technical and Vocational Education, on Thursday, 14 March 2024 at Government Technical High School Molyko-Buea.

The Minister of Secondary Education, Professor Nalova Lyonga, presided over the event, under the keen eye of the Governor of the South West Region, Bernard Okalia Bilaï, and in the company of Boniface Bayaola, the Secretary of State in the Ministry of Secondary Education in charge of Teachers’ Training as well as dignitaries of the Region and other top officials of the Ministry.

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Celebrated under the theme, “Open Business Days: Secondary Schools Showcasing the Made-in-Cameroon Label”, this Edition of Technical and Vocational Education Open Business Days was yet another occasion to witness the prowess of secondary school students, especially in nurturing efficient solutions to address everyday difficulties within their communities.

Indeed, the made-in-Cameroon label was seen both in the form and the content of the creations exhibited in various domains, ranging from smart home management, clean and sustainable energy solutions, smart waste management, efficient energy source to digital technologies.

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Secondary Education Minister hailed the efforts of the Government of Cameroon in promoting Technical and Vocational Education through the construction and opening of modern technical schools fitted with cutting-edge infrastructures, the upgrading and customization of technical and vocational education syllabi so as to meet global standards. She urged students to take advantage of the conducive learning environment being put in place by the State to get the best training in all trades.

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Professor Nalova Lyonga equally requested socio-professional groupings in Cameroon to “come on board and help MINESEC grant teachers and students internship training” in a bid to boost the maturity of the budding secondary school inventers. Understandably, prizes were awarded to the best four creations, including the solar charcoal cooker by students of GTHS Bamenda, the smart voice lamp by students of GTHS Bafoussam, the mini solar power kit by students of GTC Bae-Foe, and the digital system for the management of teachers’ and students’ attendance by students of GTHS Nassarao-Garoua.

Aimé Ngidjol

ARO1/CELCOM

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