Cross River, Cameroon Based Institutions Collaborate To Boost, Solve African Education Problem

By Godwin Ajom

Nigerian students will no longer be redundant after graduating from institutions of higher learning as they now have a system that is committed to providing connections for world class human capital solutions for Africa and the globe at large, via the private sector.

This is made possible via collaboration by Nigeria and Cameroon based educational institutions; the Northward School of Management and Health Technology Ogoja, Cross River State, Supreme International University Institute of Health and Development Studies (SIHIHDES) Yaoundé, Cameroon, Meridian Global University, Cameroon and Independent Telecom Network Nigeria (ITN).

During the Second Matriculation Ceremony of the Northward School of Management and Health Technology Ogoja, the Institution’s Rector Reverend Chris Ebeku explained that the mission and vision of the school is to raise leaders through entrepreneurship education, who will partner with government and be the foremost private sector provider of high-quality education.

The Director of SIHIHDES, Dr. George Tankoh urged the matriculants to take advantage of the partnership arrangement that exists between NSMHT and other global institutions to make a meaningful impact.

He said, “As you embark on this exciting chapter, remember that education is not just about acquiring knowledge; it is about fostering critical thinking, cultivating resilience, and forming connections that will last a lifetime,” she said in a communique presented by the Acting Registrar Pastor Pius Odey.

The Acting Registrar said the affiliation with other international organizations presents their students greater opportunities to study globally. “You can go and study in Cameroon, Ghana, India and the list goes on. But you have to know that without hard work and getting all your relevant documents you cannot travel,” Odey said, insisting that the 43 matriculants are direct beneficiaries of the global partnership arrangement.

Part of the occasion was the ceremony of membership and Fellowship Induction of a few Administrators in Africa to some Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in various fields of human endeavours by the African Institute of Public Administration, Accra, Ghana. The Institute inducted 3 distinguished personalities into the Fellowship cadre which include Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi; the Commandant General of Nigeria Security, and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Abuja, Hon. Boniface Okache, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Dr. Icha Itomo Mbotor, while inducting 15 others as Members and Certified Public Administrator / Membership.

Speaking after receiving his CPA emblem as an inductee, Mr. Williams Archibong Jnr. a Geospatail expert told the press that the gesture is both commendable and motivational: “This goes further to prove that people acknowledge every activity of man. Hard work pays. Dedication to duty distinguishes an individual. I am indeed encouraged to do more for humanity.”