The Minister of State sets the course for 2026.
La cérémonie des vœux du Nouvel An du Ministre d’État, Ministre de l’Enseignement Supérieur, S.M. Prof. Jacques FAME NDONGO, s’est tenu ce vendredi 30 janvier 2026, à 700 Amphithéâtre de la FMBS, Université de Yaoundé I. Cet événement solennel s’est déroulé en présence de hautes autorités de la communauté universitaire nationale et internationale au Cameroun. La délégation de l’Université de Yaoundé I était conduite par le Président du Conseil d’Administration, Prof. Maurice TCHUENTE.
One of the highlights of the ceremony was the presentation of the medal of Commander of the National Order of Valour to the Rector of the University of Yaounde I, Prof. Remy Magloire Etoua, in recognition of his commitment and services rendered to the Nation.
Other highlights of the ceremony included:
- the presentation of letters of congratulations to civil servants who have been placed on retirement;
- the presentation of lecturers listed as eligible for promotion to a higher grade for the year 2025;
- the signing of an individual health and accident insurance policy for students of State universities by Rectors and Vice-Chancellors, among others.
In his speech, the Minister of State, Minister of Higher Education, expressed "gratitude to the Rector of UYI for the quality of the facilities and equipment that hosted the ceremony.” He also "thanked the entire university community that turned out for the occasion," while recalling the challenges, prospects and recommendations of the Head of State, aimed at making Cameroon’s higher education more innovative, more effective and more professional.
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