ACCELERATION OF DIGITALIZATION IN MINESEC
INAUGURATION OF AN INTELLIGENT CLASSROOM AT LYCÉE GÉNÉRAL LECLERC
In a landmark moment signalling Cameroon's bold stride into the future of education, the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Joseph Dion Ngute, officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art Intelligent Classroom on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Lycée Général Leclerc in Yaoundé, describing the event as ''a significant contribution towards digitalizing education.''
The Prime Minister presented the project as particularly timely ‘‘as it helps bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas by enabling students in remote areas to benefit from digital lessons without the need for an internet connection or expensive electrical installations.’’
Far more than a ribbon-cutting ceremony, this inauguration is the living, breathing proof of what strategic international collaboration can yield. The Intelligent Classroom stands as the crown jewel of a fruitful and trailblazing partnership between the Ministry of Secondary Education (MINESEC) on one side, the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) chaired Lord Johnathan Peter Marland, and Promethean on the other.
Lauding the synergy between MINESEC and its international partners and acknowledging their contribution to the acceleration of digitalization in MINESEC, Professor Nalova Lyonga celebrated the AI-driven educational revolution in Cameroon and the leap from standard multimedia resource centres to "Intelligent Classrooms. After the Centre and Southwest regions, the Government plans to expand these 'Intelligent Classrooms' to the Northwest and East regions next, and then nationwid
In a powerful endorsement of Cameroon’s educational trajectory, Dr. Simon Leung, President of Promethean, believes the 'Intelligent Classroom' will create a conducive environment where students can be more interactive, more curious, and more engaged in their own learning. He described the structure as ‘‘light, modern, inspiring, designed to match global standards; more importantly, designed to be replicated wherever there is a need... This unit is equipped with 60 solar panels, battery storage, independent water supply, separate sanitation facilities, and also the capacity and capability to operate fully off-grid.’’
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The ceremony was graced by the presence of Members of Government, including the Minister of State, Minister of Higher Education, Professor Fame Ndongo, the Minister of Basic Education, Professor Laurent Serge Etoundi Ngoa, Members of Parliament and actors of the educational community.
The inauguration concretely materializes MINESEC's unwavering commitment to digitalization and to building a robust, far-reaching distance education system.
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