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MINESEC officials take stock of the 2023/2024 school year a few weeks ahead of the start of 2024 official examinations session.

With about 95% of programmes covered in April, candidates in Secondary Education are ready for the 2024 official examination session.

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The meeting to follow up the progress towards completing the programme coverage and assess the state of preparedness of the 2024 official examination session in the Ministry of Secondary Education (MINESEC) was held on Wednesday, 17 April 2024 at the Distance Education Centre, in Yaounde.

Chaired by Professor Nalova Lyonga, Minister of Secondary Education, this conclave mobilised all officials of the central administration, including, Boniface Bayola, the Secretary of State in the Ministry of Secondary Education in charge of Teacher’s Training, Professor Fabien Nkot, the Secretary-General, and Akat Etta Fidelis, the Inspector-General of Services, as well as all regional delegates of Secondary Education who attended the meeting by videoconference.

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Professor Nalova Lyonga set the ball rolling with the reading of the general report of the just ended 24th Edition of the National Finals of FENASSCO League “A” Games in Mokundange-Limbe. She commended the successful organisation of the Games and congratulated all the parties involved. Then, the Minister and the audience keenly listened to presentations made by each regional delegate on class resumption for the third term and the state of preparedness for the 2024 official examination session in their respective regions. Special attention was paid to the practicals of Sports and Physical Education which are slated from 22 April to 10 may 2024.

It emerged that, classes for the third term witnessed a smooth resumption and were running hitch-free, with about 95% of yearly coverage of the syllabi. Regional delegates equally stated the specific provisions they were taking to ensure a safe conduct of official examinations, beginning with the practicals of Sports and Physical Education.

To this effect, Professor Nalova Lyonga instructed the use of pregnancy test to identify pregnant girls who shall be authorised to sit in only for the theoretical part in Sports and Physical Education. The Minister equally urged regional delegates to share good practices in this domain. As such, she challenged them to organise training seminars for all the stakeholders in the official examinations, so that candidates all over the national territory should be assessed on a level playing field.

Aimé Ngidjol, ARO 1/CELCOM

The 24th Edition of the School Games Registers a Resounding Success

This highly anticipated annual sports and cultural jamboree celebrated under the theme “School Games, a Guarantee of Peace and Sustainable Development” thrilled the inhabitants of Mokundange-Limbe. It began with the inauguration of the Games’ monument on the premises of Government High School, Limbe, and was immediately followed by the reception of the Olympic Flame, symbolizing the start of the competition in a spirit of unity amongst the ten participating regions.

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Then followed the grand opening ceremony at the Limbe Omnisport Stadium on Wednesday, 3 April 2024, an event which symbolized the official start of activities. From thence, competitions kicked-off and continued every day on different stadia and playgrounds.

During this time, the evenings were reserved for educative talks. Students were drilled on salient issues such as personal development and attaining expected positive results, menstrual hygiene management, and knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As concerns AI, emphasis was laid on the history of the origins of AI, the three levels of usage of AI, and MINESEC’s objective of making secondary schools’ students become experts as far as the AI application is concerned

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The “One athlete, one tree” initiative, with the tree planting activity, spear headed by Professor Nalova Lyonga, took place on Saturday 6, April. The campuses of GHS Batoke and GBTHS Isokolo were the selected schools where this environment conscious and sustainable activity was carried out. About three hundred (300) trees were planted, being led by the Minister of Secondary Education with her close collaborators and a delegation of 300 athletes from the ten Regions of Cameroon.

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As part of the event’s recreational activities, on Sunday 7 April, participants took part in an excursion at the Seme Beach, providing them with the opportunity to unwind, enjoy the picturesque scenery and bond with one another outside the competitive arena. This was followed by a gala held at Bamboo Events Hall to celebrate the success of the entire tournament.

In a bid to promote entrepreneurship and arouse the interest of young athletes in innovation and technology, the Minister of Secondary Education, Professor Nalova Lyonga, led a group of athletes on a visit to Bobdidy Digital Enterprise, a renowned plastic manufacturing company. The visit’s aim was to let athletes see the possibility of merging sports and technology, while highlighting the importance of fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among the youth.

Mokundange-Limbe was a resounding success as the event fostered healthy competition, promoted camaraderie, educative talks, environmental awareness, and the spirit of sportsmanship among the participants.

JOSO SOPHIE, ARO2/CELCOM

The 24th Edition of the School Games Registers a Resounding Success

This highly anticipated annual sports and cultural jamboree celebrated under the theme “School Games, a Guarantee of Peace and Sustainable Development” thrilled the inhabitants of Mokundange-Limbe. It began with the inauguration of the Games’ monument on the premises of Government High School, Limbe, and was immediately followed by the reception of the Olympic Flame, symbolizing the start of the competition in a spirit of unity amongst the ten participating regions.

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Then followed the grand opening ceremony at the Limbe Omnisport Stadium on Wednesday, 3 April 2024, an event which symbolized the official start of activities. From thence, competitions kicked-off and continued every day on different stadia and playgrounds.

During this time, the evenings were reserved for educative talks. Students were drilled on salient issues such as personal development and attaining expected positive results, menstrual hygiene management, and knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As concerns AI, emphasis was laid on the history of the origins of AI, the three levels of usage of AI, and MINESEC’s objective of making secondary schools’ students become experts as far as the AI application is concerned

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The “One athlete, one tree” initiative, with the tree planting activity, spear headed by Professor Nalova Lyonga, took place on Saturday 6, April. The campuses of GHS Batoke and GBTHS Isokolo were the selected schools where this environment conscious and sustainable activity was carried out. About three hundred (300) trees were planted, being led by the Minister of Secondary Education with her close collaborators and a delegation of 300 athletes from the ten Regions of Cameroon.

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As part of the event’s recreational activities, on Sunday 7 April, participants took part in an excursion at the Seme Beach, providing them with the opportunity to unwind, enjoy the picturesque scenery and bond with one another outside the competitive arena. This was followed by a gala held at Bamboo Events Hall to celebrate the success of the entire tournament.

In a bid to promote entrepreneurship and arouse the interest of young athletes in innovation and technology, the Minister of Secondary Education, Professor Nalova Lyonga, led a group of athletes on a visit to Bobdidy Digital Enterprise, a renowned plastic manufacturing company. The visit’s aim was to let athletes see the possibility of merging sports and technology, while highlighting the importance of fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among the youth.

Mokundange-Limbe was a resounding success as the event fostered healthy competition, promoted camaraderie, educative talks, environmental awareness, and the spirit of sportsmanship among the participants.

JOSO SOPHIE, ARO2/CELCOM

Promoting Environmental Stewardship Through The ‘One Athlete, One Tree’ Initiative

The 24th Edition of the National Finals of FENASSCO League "A" Games, in Mokundange-Limbe, takes a significant step towards environmental conservation.

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In a remarkable initiative dubbed “One Athlete, One Tree”, Professor Nalova Lyonga, Minister of Secondary Education embarked on a mission to plant 300 trees in GHS Batoke and GBTHS Isokolo in the Fako Division of the South-West Region, on 6 April 2024. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of environmental stewardship among athletes and inspire a sense of responsibility towards the planet.

This promotes a holistic approach to athleticism as it educates athletes not only on sportsmanship but also on their role and responsibility towards environmental conservation. With their knowledge on the importance of tree planting in mitigating environmental challenges, athletes are encouraged to be ambassadors for positive change.

To this effect, Professor Nalova Lyonga speared headed the sessions on the campuses of both schools, followed by her close collaborators and 300 young athletes from the 10 regional delegations of Secondary Education.

This tree planting activity is in line with the theme of the 24th Edition of the National Finals of FENASSCO League “A” Games: “School Games, a Guarantee of Peace and Sustainable Development”. It is a sustainable practice which conserves the soil, preserves biodiversity, fosters carbon sequestration, and promotes healthy, friendly and beautiful climate which is necessary for our wellbeing and sustainable development.

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Outstanding Performances and Memorable Moments

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Day       two of    the National  Finals of   FENASSCO League “A” Games at Mokundange-Limbe witnessed an amazing display of talents and determination from some of the finest athletes taking part in the competition. As the competitions heated up, champions emerged, showcasing their skills and leaving the audience in awe.

The football matches of the male and female teams at the Centenary and Middle Farms stadia, produced fireworks as the teams demonstrated their tactical dexterity and football prowess in order to qualify for the next round.

The key highlight of these matches is the encounter between athletes from the East Region and those from Adamawa, who locked horns at the Centenary Stadium with the former, demonstrating high level of coordination, discipline, swiftness and dribbling techniques that attracted nothing but victory to their credit.

The basketball matches brought to limelight a display of precision, team work and strategic play, evident by their playing skills, shooting accuracy and defensive abilities. Heart beating moments were captured on the basketball court of the Limbe Community Stadium during the face-off between the girls from the Littoral and Far North Regions. An interesting feat was the Littoral Basketball team leader’s ability to hit and puncture difficult shots from the opponents which brought them nothing short of victory.

Athletics and Paralympics also thrilled the onlookers at the Limbe Omnisport Stadium; the sprints sent across electrical waves throughout the stadium, which led to cheers and ululations from various delegations in support of their teams.

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