This was during the inspection visit Professor Nalova Lyonga undertook to 8 schools in the Centre Region on Tuesday, 14 January 2025 to assess the effective takeoff of lessons, one week after class resumption for the second term of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Together with the Secretary General a.i., Djomnang Tchatchouang Leopold, the Inspector-General of Education, Jean-Paul Marcellin Mebada, other officials of the Ministry, including Directors and Technical Advisers as well as the Regional Delegate of Secondary Education for the Centre, Secondary Education Boss, Professor Nalova Lyonga went to Government Bilingual High School Nkoabang in the Mefou-and-Afamba Division, Government Bilingual High School Nsam-Efoulan, Government Bilingual Technical High School Nsam, Government Technical High School Yaounde 3, Government High School Ngoa-Ekelle, Government Bilingual High School Etoug-Ebe, Government Technical High School Afanayoa, all in the Mfoundi Division, and Government High School Oveng-Mbankomo in the Mefou-and-Akono Division.
The visit which aimed at confirming the smooth running of schools after class resumption for the second term, also sought to find out the management of PTAs, the effective use of Distance Education teaching resources, the implementation of the unique identifier among others.
Additionally, the ministerial delegation assessed the overall state of hygiene, sanitation and safety of the schools visited while laying emphasis on the effective presence of personnel at their duty posts. Therefore, Professor Nalova Lyonga reiterated her zero-tolerance policy towards absentee and indisciplined staff members against whom commensurate disciplinary sanctions shall be taken in compliance with the regulations in force.
Overall, Professor Nalova Lyonga was satisfied with the level of implementation of the various reforms she has initiated this far. The Minister commended the officials of Government Technical High School Yaounde 3 for their remarkable efforts in promoting inclusive education. It is the first Technical High School to make provisions for inclusive classes hosting students with special educational needs alongside other normal students.
The Minister of Secondary Education instructed the various school officials to ensure that their respective schools are clean and safe, and that students are taught and followed-up adequately in order to achieve good performances and outstanding results at the end of the academic year.
By Aimé Ngidjol, ARO1-Celcom